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.

Between 1960 and present Puma has obtained nearly 90 trademark registrations in Europe for its formstrip. When Monshoe launches sneakers with a similar imprint, Puma argues this constitutes an infringement

A feud dating back to 1997 has been ongoing between the American fast food chain Wendy’s and a local diner in the Netherlands. The local diner trademarked their company name

Dealerdirect Global operates a website , which would translate into Iwanttogetridofmycar.com. A competitor also uses this Dutch phrase meaning ‘I want to get rid of my car’ on its website.