Simon Smokes vs. Public Policy

Trademark news, Trademark registration, Trademark registration, Trademarks
25 September 2025

It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes a trademark is refused because it’s against public order. That’s what happened to SIMON SMOKES for plush toys. Simon Smoke is “one of the Nightmare Critters, a group of eight characters created by Playtime Co. who presumably serve as the antithesis of the Smiling Critters (fandom.com/wiki).”

Facebook Post Fatal for Design Protection

Design registration, Design rights, Trademark news
10 September 2025

When launching new products, there’s often a tug-of-war between marketing and legal. The business side wants to launch ASAP to capitalize on the the new innovation, while legal wants everything locked down to keep competitors at bay. These interests can clash.

Poppers Are Not Perfume Scents

Services, Trademark registration, Trademark registration, Trademarks
4 September 2025

What happens if you register a trademark for the wrong products? Funline sells poppers (as a finished product) under the brand JUNGLE PREMIUM to consumers.

Plastic Dog Basket: Inspiration or Imitation?

Design registration, Design rights
27 August 2025

In 2017, Basil launched a new plastic dog bike basket (the BUDDY). The old baskets were unhygienic, not weatherproof, and pretty heavy. Since the Buddy’s design was novel and had its individual character, Basil registered it as a design.

Abcor Again in IP STARS Ranking

Advertising law, Copyright, Counterfeit – imitation products, Design rights, Domain names, Internet – online branding, Other – General, Parody, Patent protection, Pharma, Portrait rights, Social Media, Trade names, Trademark news, Trademark registration, Trademarks
21 August 2025

After our silver mention in the WTR1000 (World Trademark Review 2025), Abcor has once again made it into the IP STARS ranking this year. Managing IP conducts annual research among IP firms and their clients in 70 countries.

Rituals Stores and Online Shops

Trademark news, Trademark registration, Trademarks
6 August 2025

A trademark is often registered for specific products. Some clients want to register it for advertising too, because they want to advertise those products. That’s unnecessary. If you’re protected for a product, you can advertise and sell it as you wish.

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