Can a slogan such as “White Lives Matter” really be trademarked ?
If you have been following the news only even a little bit these past few weeks you will have noticed the downward spiral of Ye (also known as Kanye West).
What’s in a name ? – World IP Day 2021
The theme of today’s World IP Day is ‘Taking Your Ideas To Market’ and how intellectual property can help build a stronger business. In this article we focus on the
The creation of “The Super League”
The creation of “The Super League” took many by surprise on Sunday evening, but as always the proof that the project was ready to launch before that date can be
Is your IP portfolio ready for the post-Brexit reality?
Calysta is here to help and guide you Next 1 January 2021 the Brexit transition period is over. As of that date the trademarks and designs covering the EU will only have effect in the remaining 27 Member
Do you like scary movies ?
Do you like scary movies (with protected IP)? The so-called Ghostface mask was created almost 3 decades ago and became iconic because of its use in the 1996 film “Scream”.
The Black (not White) Stripes
This case is another instalment in the battle of adidas to protect its three-stripe logo as broadly as possible under trademark law. In 2014 adidas succeeded in registering a trademark
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Chocolates are purple ?
It’s Valentine’s day! Perhaps you bought your better half some chocolates in a heart shaped box. If the box is red it would be impossible to guess the brand. But
McDonald’s lost its “BIG MAC” trademark in the Europe !
Americans in a Parisian McDonald’s who want a “Quarter Pounder” with cheese must order the “Royale” with cheese. If they want a “BIG MAC”, they simply ask for “Le BIG
The EU Copyright Reform: A great sign for the creative industries in Europe and/or a catastrophic day for the internet ?
The vote in the EU parliament on the reform of copyright in the digital single market on September 12th was controversial and depending on who you ask will either be
There is value in the “look and feel” of your company. Make sure to protect it!
Interview with Clara De Schryver, IP Attorney at Calysta In today’s knowledge-based economy clients need to be aware that there is value in the “look and feel” of their company,