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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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How to trademark a brand: Strengthen your marketing with IP rights

Understanding how to trademark a brand and properly leverage marks within your marketing efforts is essential for protecting and expanding a business identity.

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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.