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Real-world trademark disputes, decisions and brand-protection news — researched and summarised by our team, with links to the original sources.

A Cohen Klein & Associates torna-se um parceiro Enterprise pleno da Veillor.com

Published: October 2026

Temos o orgulho de anunciar que a Cohen Klein & Associates Ltd é agora um parceiro Enterprise pleno da Veillor.com, o que nos permite oferecer aos nossos clientes uma monitorização de marcas líder mundial e assente em inteligência artificial.

Através desta parceria, a sua marca é vigiada ininterruptamente — em registos de marcas, domínios, redes sociais, mercados online e nos meios de comunicação — e o cliente é alertado apenas quando existe uma infração efetiva. É a mesma proteção de craveira mundial em que confia na Cohen Klein, agora assente em tecnologia de referência e incluída em cada registo e renovação.

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Lush Loses Trade Mark for Pharmaceuticals

Published: 8 October 2026

The UK Intellectual Property Office has revoked Lush’s trade mark registration for the word LUSH in respect of pharmaceutical and certain skin care products. The decision followed a revocation action in which the proprie…

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UKIPO Considers HOST Mark Opposition in June Ruling

Published: 7 October 2026

In June 2026 the UK Intellectual Property Office issued decision O/0501/26 in opposition proceedings brought by Host Student Housing Management (UK) Ltd against Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited’s application to…

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Supreme Court Refuses Shorts Google Trademark Appeal

Published: 6 October 2026

The UK Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal in a long-running trademark dispute between Shorts International Ltd and Google LLC. On 28 September 2026 the Court concluded that the application raised no arguable…

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UKIPO Rejects Crocs Clog Shape Mark Application

Published: 5 October 2026

A recent UKIPO decision refused registration of Crocs' three-dimensional clog shape as a trade mark for orthopaedic shoes in class 10 and footwear in class 25. The application, filed in March 2024, faced an objection und…

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IPEC Finds Events Firm Infringed GQ Vanity Fair Marks

Published: 4 October 2026

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has ruled that Cornucopia Entertainment Limited and its managing director infringed registered trade marks owned by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc and The Condé Nast Publicatio…

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High Court Awards Swatch £9M in Samsung App Dispute

Published: 3 October 2026

The High Court in London has ordered Samsung Electronics to pay Swatch Group approximately $11.6 million in damages after finding trade mark infringement linked to digital watch-face applications on the Galaxy Store. The…

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Everton Secures Partial Win in EFC Mark Opposition

Published: 2 October 2026

A UKIPO hearing officer has ruled partially in favour of The Everton Football Club Company Limited in its opposition to a figurative EFC trade mark application filed by Spanish company WLEV MOTOR, S.L. The application, p…

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Court of Appeal Upholds Non-Infringement in YouTube Shorts Dispute

Published: 1 October 2026

A short film company, Shorts International Limited, failed in its bid to overturn a High Court ruling that Google’s YouTube Shorts service did not infringe its registered trade marks. The Court of Appeal confirmed in May…

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High Court Permits Trade Mark Revocation Pleadings in Entain Dispute

Published: 30 September 2026

The High Court has refused to strike out elements of a counterclaim seeking revocation of trade marks owned by Entain group companies. The proceedings, brought by Entain Operations Limited and related entities against Li…

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Britvic Secures Partial Win Against Shrub Club Mark

Published: 29 September 2026

The EU Intellectual Property Office has ruled in favour of Britvic in an opposition against a Norwegian syrup maker’s application to register “Shrub Club” for soft drinks and related goods. Britvic, owner of the long-est…

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