Copyright: is Mickey Mouse left unprotected?
The copyright protection for Disney's well-known black-and-white character Mickey Mouse is about to expire. What does this mean? Our legal trainee Julia Koikkalainen brings up Mickey Mouse as an example of how copyrights and trademarks support each other.
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WTR1000 2023: Jani Kaulo is one of the leading and recommended trademark professionals
The World Trademark Review (WTR) has published the results of its annual survey evaluating companies and experts in the trademark industry. WTR1000 2023 lists Jani Kaulo as one of the leading and recommended trademark professionals in Finland.
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Guess who’s back? Big Mac.
What can brand owners learn from the BIG MAC case? Our legal trainee Julia Koikkalainen compiled a blog about the use evidence challenges of the iconic trademark in the European market.
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Brand owner: Use environmental claims carefully in marketing
Brand owners should be familiar with the marketing rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which concern, among other things, environmental claims. General, unspecific, and ambiguous environmental claims should be avoided, as their use can be interpreted as being against good business practice.
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Start protecting your brand with Innovation Voucher – from 16.1.2023 its value will increase to 6,000 euros
The application window for the Innovation Voucher granted by Business Finland opens again on January 16, 2023. At the same time, its value rises from the previous 5,000 euros to 6,000 euros. If brand protection is actual in your company right now and you want to get the most out of public funding available, start with the Innovation Voucher.
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