15 May 2018
Making your Markle: Royal emblems and souvenirs
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uk/making-your-markle-royal-emblems-and-souvenirs

There is no better way to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle though there are several legal obstacles for souvenir manufacturers and retailers to circumnavigate.

29 January 2019
Implementation of the Trade Secrets Directive in France: latest developments
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/france/implementation-of-the-trade-secrets-directive-in-france

French Decree on the Trade Secrets Directive finally published on 11 December 2018.

04 November 2019
Ministry of Health announces mandatory nutrition labels and advertisement ban for unhealthy pre-packaged sugar-sweetened beverages
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/singapore/moh-announces-mandatory-nutrition-labels-and-advertisement-ban-for-unhealthy-beverages

The Ministry of Health, Singapore ("MOH") has taken yet another firm step in its ‘war on diabetes’. The latest measures target pre-packaged sugar-sweetened beverages ("SSBs") such as soft drinks and juices. The measures ...

23 May 2018
Plain packaging in Poland
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/poland/plain-packaging-in-poland

Marta Koremba and Anna Fiłonowicz from Bird & Bird explore the eight-year-long trademark dispute over plain yogurt packaging trademark in Poland.

17 April 2018
Brexit: Will your .eu domain name be revoked?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uk/brexit-will-your-eu-domain-name-be-revoked

Subject to any transitional arrangement, .eu domain names will no longer be available for UK residents and entities post-Brexit. Should this be the case, over 300,000 .eu domain names will potentially be affected.

18 April 2018
Focus on Fashion – What to look out for in 2018
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uk/focus-on-fashion-what-to-look-out-for-in-2018

With new trends, technology, trials and tribulations on the horizon, we take a look at what this year might bring for IP in the fashion industry.

24 August 2020
Examining Bad Faith Applications Under the Amended Trademark Law in China - Are the amendments living up to their expectations?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/china/examining-bad-faith-applications-under-the-amended-trademark-law-in-china

The latest amendments to the Trademark Law in China came into effect on 1 November 2019. One of the most closely watched amendments by brand owners is the new provision under Article 4 which refuses bad faith trademark ...

28 October 2020
New consumer rights for self-employed persons
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/poland/201028-nowe-uprawnienia-dla-przedsiebiorcow-prowadzacych-jednoosobowa-dzialalnosc-gospodarcza

Statistics estimate that over three million people in Poland are self-employed. As of 1 January 2021, self-employed persons will be granted certain rights which are currently enjoyed solely by consumers.

13 October 2020
Brand owners cannot use intellectual property rights to restrict cross-border sales of goods in the EU
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/brand-owners-cannot-use-intellectual-property-rights-to-restrict-cross-border-sales-of-goods

The Commission has recently found that Nike, Sanrio and NBC Universal's non-exclusive distribution agreements of IP protected merchandise included territorial restrictions in breach of Article 101 TFEU. The ...

28 November 2019
Harnessing the power of your beauty brand: tips for safeguarding your Intellectual Property
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/harnessing-the-power-of-your-beauty-brand

Behind every successful brand, there is a robust and comprehensive brand protection strategy. Whether you’re taking your first steps into business or you’re an established beauty brand with plans to expand ...