OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK

1. Paul McCartney and Kate Bush lead call for change to music streaming payments.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/apr/20/paul-mccartney-kate-bush-law-change-music-streaming-payment

2. Robinhood Faces New Legal Troubles As Ice Cube Files a Lawsuit

https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/robinhood-faces-new-legal-troubles-as-ice-cube-files-a-lawsuit/

3. Chinese Tech Titan Huawei Prevails in the Trademark Case Waged Against it By Chanel

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chinese-tech-titan-prevails-in-the-trademark-case-waged-against-it-by-chanel/

4. ‘Peppa Pig’ has for the first time been recognized as a well-known trade mark in China

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/04/peppa-pig-has-for-first-time-been.html?m=1

5. European Super League: a competition based on brand, not on-field success

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/european-super-league-competition-based-brand-value-not-field-success

6. Hasbro loses EU ‘Monopoly’ TM after bad faith finding

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/hasbro-loses-eu-monopoly-tm-after-bad-faith-finding-21292

7. Resale Site Says Chanel Lacks Basis in Case Over Use of the Chanel Name, Logo in Connection with Chanel Goods

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/resale-site-claims-chanel-lacks-basis-in-trademark-case-over-sale-of-authentic-luxury-goods/

8. Russian court rules on internet liability

https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46/?XID=BHA4983

9. Marshmello  won a copyright lawsuit against DJ Arty

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/marshmello-won-a-copyright-lawsuit-against-dj-arty/

10. Luxury brands team up on blockchain platform

https://www.securingindustry.com/clothing-and-accessories/luxury-brands-team-up-on-blockchain-authentication-platform/s107/a13337/#.YIWYG5AzZPY