Nokia Corporation v. Somasundaram Ramkumar

$40 billion estimated market value and 1,000+ fold increase in the number of trademark applications. Those are some of the breathtaking facts about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that have captured substantial attention from the public, regulators, established brands and last but not least, IP specialists. This article presents a trademark perspective on NFTs, exploring this novel phenomenon and emerging issues.

Your trademark is the face your brand. Trademark registration helps your customers to identify the goods and services you offer and differentiate them from the ones offered by your competitors. It is then essential to make sure that your trademark is distinct and recognisable enough to represent your brand.

Bad Faith trademark filings worldwide have increased significantly over the past years. And while the problem persists, the trademark lawyers still struggle to define consistent minimum acceptable standards for dealing with bad faith trademark applications. Resolution of the ongoing dispute between Lidl and Tesco could have significant implications for future rulings concerning bad faith trademark registrations.