Canadian DJ Joel Zimmerman, better known by his stage name – Deadmau5 – has come to an agreement with Disney regarding the mouse head design he wears when on stage.
EU court rules that Lego figures are a ‘protected shape’
Following a legal challenge from a rival company, the General Court of the European Union has ruled that Lego’s distinctively shaped human figures are a protected trademark and therefore cannot be copied.
Confectionery giant Nestlé hopes to trademark the KitKat shape
Nestlé, the manufacturer responsible for a number of household names like Aero, Nesquik and Shredded Wheat, is aiming to obtain a trademark for its KitKat bar.
The Publishers Association wins High Court battle against copyright infringement
The trade organisation that represents book, journal and electronic publishers in the United Kingdom – The Publishers Association (PA) – has been given permission to block copyrighted works from being displayed on download websites.
Tobacco companies file lawsuits against UK Government over plain packaging laws
Two of the world’s largest tobacco companies have filed lawsuits against the UK Government, arguing that its plan for plain packaging to be used on all tobacco products is illegal.