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Poundworld Intellectual Property Assets Offered for Sale by Hilco Streambank

Hilco Streambank is soliciting offers for the intellectual property assets of Poundworld Retail Limited, including the Poundworld Brand.

European Parliament backs copyright changes

Controversial new copyright laws have been approved by members of the European Parliament. Opponents fear that the law could destroy user-generated content, memes and parodies.

Monster Energy fails to score in TM opposition against NBA

The energy drinks maker Monster Energy has failed in a trademark opposition before the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. Monster Energy had taken on the marketing and licensing arm of the NBA.

“The Hundred”: England and Wales Cricket Board seeks overseas trademark for new 100-ball format

The new competition is to be introduced in 2020 and the board have set to trademark the format in India, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.