A packed first day of this year’s Annual Conference in Villaitana saw updates from EUIPO, discussions on branding and Brexit, and a taste of Spain

Tips on litigating at the CJEU, the latest design developments and a new volunteer award were among the highlights of the second day at this year’s Annual Conference

Indigenous IP rights, EU case law and the winners of the Lewis Gaze Memorial Scholarship were on the agenda on the Annual Conference's final day

MARQUES is pleased to share with members a message received from the WIPO team following this year’s Annual Conference

Applicants attempting to maintain their registered marks in the United States should be aware of the potential for additional scrutiny that is to be placed upon holders owning registrations listing more than one good or service in each class, as Michael Leonard and Randall Collins explain

Indigenous peoples are seeking to protect their traditional cultural expressions (TCE) for several reasons, including preserving their culture and tradition and maintaining its sanctity and integrity. Karsay Enikö of the IP Outer Borders Team discusses some examples

The artwork and symbolism of indigenous peoples has long been popular outside their communities. It has, however, often been adopted by others without respect to its cultural significance or benefit to the artists and communities from which it originates
By David Fyfield

Events lined up in the coming months include three workshops on the USPTO, an arbitration/mediation workshop and the second Luxury Brand Seminar

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