Important notice to companies launching new brands: Be aware of domain squatting
We warn companies launching new brand names about domain name hijackers who monitor the databases of trademark offices in bad faith. Therefore, the availability of key domain names must be ensured, and their registrations taken care of before filing trademark applications.
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EU legislation for geographical indications under renewal
Geographical indication is an intellectual property right established by legislation in the EU. It is a quality system that protects the name of a product whose quality, characteristics or reputation derive from its geographical origin. Our legal trainee Leander Witting compiled a blog about the reforming EU legislation.
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Good contracts prevent illegal exploitation of your brand rights
Carefully drafted agreements, which also consider intangible assets, are the best way to prevent problems in advance and to combat the illegal exploitation of brand rights, especially in the international market, reminds our lawyer Jani Kaulo.
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The role of domain names in launch of new brands
The availability of key domain names corresponding to the new brand name should be ensured well in advance before making the final decision on the name of the new brand − as well as its registrability as a trademark, reminds our lawyer Maria Puronvarsi.
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MIP IP Rising Stars 2022: Maria Puronvarsi recognized for her expertise in the trademark field
MIP IP STARS, the leading annual survey of the IPR industry and the largest international ranking of IP law firms and experts, recognized Kaulo & Partners' lawyer Maria Puronvarsi, specializing in brand rights, as one of the leading trademark professionals of the future for the fourth year in a row.
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