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More than meets the eye: trademark functions in the modern era

Nothing in Intellectual Property (IP) law is one-dimensional, least of all the ubiquitous trademark.

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Digitizing brands in a video game world

Video games have become some of the biggest names in entertainment. How can digital brands complement their traditional counterparts, and what are the dangers?

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Belle of the Intellectual Property ball: fashion and trade dress

In today's troubled economic environment, everyone is looking for savings. That poses particular challenges for the fashion industry, which depends on the launch of new products each season.

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如何为品牌注册商标:有效的商标战略强化营销效果

了解如何注册商标并在营销策略中巧妙运用商标,对于保护和拓展企业品牌身份至关重要。

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Brand defense 101: Making the reactive active

With imitation and counterfeit products on the rise, navigating the complexities of brand protection has never been more challenging or more necessary.

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When bad packaging is a brand killer

Unremarkable or unappealing packaging hurts your branding and fails to maximize your IP's value. Learn about this potential pitfall and how to avoid it.

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The power of seduction: rebranding beauty secrets

A rebranding campaign is a delicate procedure, but it can breathe new life into a business if done right.

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Big challenges for green trademarks

Firms keen to advertise their "eco" credentials through trademarks will need to tread lightly in terms of what the courts will permit.

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® vs. ™: Which trademark symbol should I use and when?

Using the correct trademark symbol at the right time is crucial to protecting your brand identity.

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Tales of woe: the cost of a botched rebrand

Just as rebranding can bring about a revitalizing facelift and an influx of followers, it can also lead to embarrassing financial disaster.

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How do you create a winning brand protection strategy?

A comprehensive brand protection strategy is essential for any organization seeking to safeguard trademarks and other IP assets that define it in the market.

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Everyday IP: Mickey Mouse and the tale of Intellectual Property in film

The issue of Disney's signature Mickey Mouse character entering the public domain is just one example of IP's major — and multifaceted — effects on the movie business.