Chinese character trademarks enjoy lowered distinctivenes in the European Union
The decision of the General Court of the European Union on the low distinctiveness of Chinese character trademarks weakens the position of Chinese trademarks in the European Union, writes Jani Kaulo in an expert article published by the European Communities Trademark Association ECTA and provides background information on the decision.
Read moreMIP IP Stars 2023: Jani Kaulo and Maria Puronvarsi recognized in the Trademark Star category
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) IP STARS 2023 has ranked both Jani Kaulo and Maria Puronvarsi, the founding partners of Kaulo & Partners, in the prestigious TRADEMARK STAR category as leading experts in the field of trademarks.
Read moreLeitzinger and Kaulo & Partners start industry-unique collaboration in brand rights and innovation consulting
Leitzinger Oy, an expert in innovation consulting and patenting, and Kaulo & Partners Oy, a law firm specializing in brand rights, intellectual property infringements and contracts, have entered into a partnership agreement starting from June 1, 2023.
Read moreGrowth and value from brand rights – Lilja the Label® aims to the top of sustainable swimwear
How to stand out in the swimwear market? Expanding from Helsinki to international markets, Liljalla Oy shows with its Lilja the Label® brand how growth in fashion industry can also be generated from slow cycles and sustainable production near the core market.
Read more12-year-long legal proceedings for trademark infringement resolved
The lawsuit, which started in April 2011 with a customs seizure of counterfeit products, finally ended with a legally binding decision after a full round at all levels of court. The outcome was that the first decision by the Helsinki District Court was considered right.
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