Fighting online counterfeits: UDRP, takedowns and trade mark action
How to combine UDRP domain recovery, takedown notices and trade mark litigation against counterfeit sites and lookalike domains, and in what order to use them.
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China rewrites its Trademark Law: what foreign brands must do before 2027
China’s revised Trademark Law applies from 1 January 2027: two-month oppositions, a bad-faith test and stricter use rules. What EU and Latin American brands should do now.
USMCA joint review: the US declines renewal. What it means for IP in Mexico
The US did not renew the USMCA on 1 July 2026; the agreement stays in force with annual reviews. What it means for trade marks, patents and licences in Mexico.
Counterfeit components in critical sectors: lessons from OLAF and EUIPO
OLAF and the EUIPO put counterfeit parts in aviation, energy and telecoms on the agenda. What manufacturers should change in distribution contracts and customs filings.
EUIPO Guidelines 2026 in force: 7 changes for oppositions, use and GIs
The EUIPO Guidelines 2026 took effect on 1 July 2026. Seven changes for oppositions, proof of use and geographical indications, and what EU trade mark owners should review.
MiCA transition ends on 1 July: tokenised IP, NFT projects and brand tokens
From 1 July 2026 only authorised crypto-asset service providers can serve EU clients. How MiCA treats tokenised licences, royalty tokens, NFT collections and brand tokens.
EUIPO guidelines 2026 for designs: priority invalidity and filing dates
The EUIPO 2026 Guidelines speed up uncontested design invalidity actions, detail online evidence and make a clear representation a filing-date requirement.
EU design reform July 2026: animated designs, 3D and video, up to 10 views
From 1 July 2026, EU design applications can use up to 10 views, a 3D model or a video. What phase 2 of the reform allows and how to prepare your filings.
Munich court holds Google liable for AI Overviews: protecting your brand
Munich Regional Court I treated Google’s AI Overview as Google’s own statement and granted an injunction. What brand owners can learn about monitoring and challenging AI answers.
The EU’s EUR 3 duty on low-value parcels: what changes for counterfeits
From 1 July 2026 the EU charges EUR 3 per item on parcels worth up to EUR 150. Why the duty helps customs data but does not stop fakes, and what brand owners should file.
