The UAE has been taking steps to strengthen its intellectual property regime and has implemente...
Case Study 3: Koalect SA v Elefunds GmbH
Monday, 19 October 2020
The Companies Koalect SA is a Belgian start-up that has developed, since October 2014, the largest donation and reward-based crowdfunding software tool in Belgium. Elefunds GmbH, is a German company with two earlier registered EU and German trade marks for “Elefunds”, with an elephant logo and in the class corresponding to its activities. The Case
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Case Study 2: D2 Holdings (D2) v MRC II Distribution Company (MRC II)
Sunday, 18 October 2020
The Companies D2 Holdings (D2) is a Massachusetts entertainment goods and services company . MRC 11 Distribution Company (MRCII), is the brand behind the Netflix hit political thriller House of Cards. The Case On March 3, 2016 D2 filed a trademark infringement claim against MRC 11, stating it has held the trademark for House of
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IP Case Study 1 : Romag v. Fossil
Sunday, 18 October 2020
The Companies Romag sells magnetic snap fasteners for use in leather goods . Part of the American Fossil Group’s business is their line of clothing accessories including handbags. Fossil designs, markets, and distributes a wide range of fashion accessories. The Case In 2002 , the two companies, signed an agreement allowing Fossil to use Romag’s
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Creating an Industry, Organisation and Strategy-specific IP Policy
Thursday, 02 April 2020
Organisational intellectual property (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, confidential information etc.) can be utilised in different ways either internally by the owners or externally by licensees or third parties. This internal or external utilisation of IP comes with opportunities and challenges to businesses and institutions. These IP related opportunities and challenges require appropriate policies and procedures
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