Upcycling: sustainable but not without risks
Upcycling is hot. Increasingly, designers and vintage shops are transforming discarded clothing into new, unique fashion items. This is not only environmentally friendly but often commercially appealing as well. But there is a legal downside to this sustainable success – especially when well-known brands remain visible in the final product. In this article, I explain where the risk of trademark infringement […]
There once was…
A tale of Balsamico di Modena. Ever wondered why the price of balsamic vinegar in a (Dutch) supermarket is on average five Euros, and at the deli easily a hundred? If we take one from the supermarket, we see the characteristic ‘Protected Geographical Indication’. It is described as ‘Aceto balsamico di Modena I.G.P.’ with ingredients […]
Speaking of plot twists..
“Who is the real Fred Williams?” Unfortunately, this is not the title of a novel, this is a citation from UDPR Case No. D2024-2516 Quickware, Inc. / Williams Fred v. Quickware. It involves the valuable two letter domain “qw.com”. Reading the decision once will not suffice to understand the factual background of the case. A […]