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On 12 January 2022, the First Hall of the Civil Court of Malta delivered two judgements in relation to proceedings instituted in Malta by Starbucks Corporation against Strabuono Coffee International Limited.

For startups, brand protection, product designs, and innovations is essential—but it can also be expensive.

The decision re-affirms and clarifies some intricacies in the trademark filing system.

Malta is home to one of the world's largest production facilities, providing a distinctive setting for films and productions. In addition to its appeal as a filming location, Malta offers a range of financial incentives that deliver vital support to the film industry.

When a company in Malta derives royalty income from qualifying IP rights, any income stemming from those rights is exempt from corporate tax in Malta.

On 5 June 2017, Govern d'Andorra, submitted an application for registration of an EU trade mark to the European Union Intellectual Property Office

Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 on the European Union Trademark (the "EU Trademark Regulation") provides that claims based on a trademark with a reputation can in principle...

2020 has been a tough year and that's putting it mildly. The countdown on new year's eve will not only mean the coming of a new hopeful year,

Malta's dual trademark protection system offers businesses strategic flexibility through national registration or the European Union Trademark route. The EUTM framework, governed by Regulation (EU) 2017/1001, provides cost-effective protection across 27 EU countries through a single application, while Malta's position as an English-speaking jurisdiction enhances its role in IP portfolio management and cross-border structuring.

Louis Vuitton has lost a 7-year long battle to protect its staple chequerboard Damier Azur pattern.

Quite simply, due diligence entails getting to know as deeply as necessary the affairs of a business, frequently this is done with the assistance of your professional advisors, and importantly with the input of the...

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether luxury brands can use historical dates in their trademarks when those dates suggest centuries of craftsmanship and heritage that don't actually exist. This landmark decision examines how false claims about a business's age may deceive consumers about product quality, particularly when tradition and prestige are key factors in purchasing luxury goods.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office recently launched its Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund (the "Fund") which is aimed at assisting small and medium-sized ...

On the 24th of April 2024, the General Court of the European Union (the "GCEU" or the "Court"), ruled in the case of Kneipp GmbH vs European Union Intellectual Property Office ("EUIPO") (Case T-157/23)...

In today's innovation-driven economy, your intellectual property represents one of your business's most valuable assets.

Intellectual property issues stemming from the flow of the novel coronavirus have progressed swiftly from the multitude of bad taste trademark ...

The Maltese legal system is mixed. For many centuries it was based on Roman law as codified by Emperor Justinian, with the civilian influence being further strengthened during the rule of the Order of St John...