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US and UK accuse Russia of stealing intellectual property

The cyberwar between the west and Russia has escalated after the UK and US issued a joint alert accusing Moscow of a cyber-attack that was aimed at espionage and stealing intellectual property.

Kit-Kat set to lose protected EU status

 The shape of the four-finger KitKat is set to lose its EU-wide trademark status after the European court of justice ruled that it was not well known enough in Belgium, Ireland, Greece and Portugal.

Almost 10 years later, Gucci and Guess make peace

Representatives for the fashion brands confirmed that the two parties have reached an agreement after Gucci accused Guess of a “massive trademark infringement scheme” nearly 10 years ago.

Sony Pictures Television is suing Knee Deep Brewing Co. for trademark infringement

Knee Deep Brewing Co. is facing a lawsuit with Sony Pictures Television over their award winning ‘Breaking Bud’ beer.