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Trademark battle between FIFA and the PUMA regarding the upcoming soccer World Cup in Qatar led to cancelation of trademarks of both parties. This case highlights yet another gray area of trademark laws: the risky practice of registering sporting events as trademarks

In 2021, the IPO received a record 196,639 trade mark applications, a 43.5% increase from 2020 which was the previous record year for trade mark applications [1]. Both the number of applications and trade marks registered have been consistently rising since 2011. As the numbers continue to grow in 2022 we can observe a number of trends that continue to influence the world of IP rights.

Have you ever had a day at work that just didn’t seem to end? Mooday Memos can help brighten your mood with the colourful and sassy stationery sold under this brand! Together with Nita Ukkonen, the founder of Mooday Memos, we explore the origins of this remarkable idea as well as the importance of brand protection.