Nikola Corp. v. Tesla Inc. 2:18-cv-01344-GMS (D. Ariz. filed May 1, 2018)
The recently filed lawsuit by Nikola Corp. against
Tesla, Inc. over semi-truck designs illustrates various enforcement issues
regarding design patents, and also provides insights into how multiple design
patents can be used to proceed against a single infringing design by claiming
sub-elements.More
Fox News Network, LLC v. TVEyes, Inc., 883 F.3d 169 (2d Cir. 2018)
In the United States, federal Courts of Appeals’ decisions are rendered by three judge panels unless a panel decision is reviewed and decided en banc,More
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. M/S Prius Auto Industries Ltd. & Ors, CS (OS) No. 2490 of 2009, Civil Appeal Nos. 5375-5377 of 2017
In a major upset to Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (“Toyota”), the Supreme Court of Delhi has tightened the standard for enforcing a reputed mark in India,More
Aldi GmbH & Co KG v. European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO); SKY plc Intervenor (Judgment of the General Court (Fifth Chamber) October 19, 2017 (Case T-736/15))
In 2013, Aldi GmbH & Co KG (“Aldi”) applied to register the mark SKYLITE,More
Coty Germany GmbH v. Parfumerie Akzente GmbH, European Court of Justice, Case No. C-230/16 (December 6, 2017).
In a recent and anticipated decision issued by the European Court of Justice (the “ECJ” or “the Court”), the Court held that luxury brand owners can,More
Amendments to China’s Unfair Competition Law came into effect on January 1, 2018. These were the first amendments since the law was introduced in 1993. Salient features of the amended law include the following:
X v. Twitter Inc [2017] NSWSC 1300
In a decision which has received considerable local commentary in Australia, the equity division of the New South Wales Supreme Court has granted a worldwide injunction against Twitter (namely Twitter Inc., the U.S. company,More
A Presidential Decree published on January 11, 2018 introduced procedural changes with respect to applications and registrations for trademarks, patents, and designs. As to trademarks, the changes are intended to shorten prosecution and streamline oppositions. Significant amendments affecting trademarks are: