As and from 1 October 2014, the Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) will begin examining the classification of international registrations designated in the European Union (EU), for vague terms. This change brings OHIM's practice into line with that of EU national and regional IP offices, as previously outlined in the Common Communication on the implementation of IP Translator (Case C-307/10). For more information follow the link: https://oami.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/change-in-examination-of-international-registrations-designated-in-the-eu Read more about Change in examination of international registrations designated in the EU

On 7 August 2014 the Regional Court of Munich (I) decided that REAL is not allowed to use symbols that look similar to the club logo of the German Football Association (Case No: 11 HKO O 10510/14). Introduction During the course of a legal dispute, it sometimes becomes necessary for a party to seek a temporary remedy in the form of an injunction. Interim injunctions are a separate, very quick court action prior to in parallel to a main court proceeding. They can be essential in circumstances where a party wishes to preserve the status quo until the dispute has been fully and finally resolved. Background of the Case and Subject Matter Read more about Football trademark battle - Eagle Symbol of REAL infringes trademark rights

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, in conjunction with the Cornell University and the international business school INSEAD, have just published the Global Innovation Index (GII) Report, in its 7th edition this year. The report ranks 143 countries and economies around the world on the basis of 81 indicators. The theme of the Global Innovation Index 2014 is “The Human Factor in Innovation,” exploring the role of human capital in the innovation process and underlining the growing interest that firms and governments have shown in identifying and energizing creative individuals and teams. 1.Top 10 leaders Read more about WIPO: Global Innovation Index 2014

The Power 100 is an annual research study produced by one of the world's leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. The study monitors the power of the world's leading spirits and wine brands since nine years. Just recently the results of the study for the year 2014 were published.   Introduction From nearly 10,000 brands in the spirits and wine sectors the study determines the 100 most powerful spirits and wine brands in the world. The value of a brand is determined by a series of factors. A distinction is made between hard and soft measures.   Hard factors   -          Share of market: volume based measure of market share Read more about Spirits and Wine Brands, Survey 2014