Every year the many rankings of trademark agencies reappear. The vast number different rankings can be rather overwhelming. However, there are a couple of rankings which are particularly important to

When the mark FLOWERCAT is filed in the European Union for hand tools, toys and more, the company Caterpillar objects.
Normally, a great deal of importance is given to the

New Balance successfully challenged the use of the New Burlon logo in China this spring. The sports brand had placed an N, similar to that of New Balance, on a

Western companies leaving Russia have opened the door for trademark hijackers. Many new brands look suspiciously similar to the logos of departed companies, but as the new trademark owners almost

Numerous companies are still trying to capitalize on the reputation of well-known brands. They often use visual elements or logos which immediately remind us of well-known trademarks, regardless of the

It is still a strange but given fact. Sometimes companies apply for trademarks for which the source of inspiration is beyond obvious. A senseless operation, so it seems.