Energy drink giant Monster Energy has failed to convince appellate officials at the European Union's intellectual property authority that consumers would likely associate an 'M' logo trademark owned by a U.S. wellness products maker with Monster Energy's own branding.
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Monster Energy Runs Out Of Juice In 'M' Logo Challenge

By Tabitha Burbidge

Energy drink giant Monster Energy has failed to convince appellate officials at the European Union's intellectual property authority that consumers would likely associate an 'M' logo trademark owned by a U.S. wellness products maker with Monster Energy's own branding.

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Huawei Told 5G Patent Obvious Based On 4G Predecessor

By Jamie Lennox

Huawei cannot get a patent over its data management system applicable to 5G networks because it was obvious based on earlier tech for 4G networks, an appeals panel has ruled.

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Philip Morris Patent Referred To EPO's Highest Appeal Board

By Hanna Vioque

The validity of a Philip Morris patent related to a heated tobacco system is in limbo after an appeals board ruled that it couldn't make a ruling until the final forum of the European Patent Office clarified some issues.

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Artist Not Entitled To Exhibition Profits, Argues Arts Charity

By Hanna Vioque

A charity has argued that an artist it previously sued for £100,000 ($125,500) over holographic portraits of the queen wasn't entitled to profits from a 2012 exhibition of those works.

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Bet365 Wins Logo's Trademark Appeal At EUIPO

By Tabitha Burbidge

A British gambling company has convinced an appellate board to register a trademark for its name and logo, after a European Union court sent the case back for a second look.

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