British retailer Next has pushed back against toymaker Jellycat's claims that a biscuit-shaped cushion and doorstop were copies of its "Amuseables" plush toy range, arguing that simple facial features on soft toys is not unique to the popular brand.
British retailer Next has pushed back against toymaker Jellycat's claims that a biscuit-shaped cushion and doorstop were copies of its "Amuseables" plush toy range, arguing that simple facial features on soft toys is not unique to the popular brand.
Publishers who own certain copyrights should be able to claim a share of authors' compensation for the reproduction of their works alongside any standard cut they may receive as publishers, an adviser to the European Union's top court said Thursday.
Chanel has persuaded European Union officials to block a Chinese company's application for an "Amococo" trademark covering skin cleanser and other goods, proving that the brand comes too close to its famous "Coco" label.
European officials have dismissed L'Oréal's attacks against a rival's hair bleaching and coloring kit that aims to reduce damage, ruling that the original claims were obvious but an amended form adding a specific ingredient was new.
A plastics manufacturer has pushed back against claims from a "Dragons' Den"-winning shower products company that it is infringing design rights over a rustproof, glue-on shower caddy, arguing the rights were invalid to begin with.
