Embracing Blockchain for Supply Chain Authenticity: Legal Considerations and Implications

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Introduction In today’s complex global marketplace, the integrity of supply chains is not just a logistical concern—it is crucial for business success and consumer trust. Companies increasingly grapple with the widespread issue of counterfeit goods, a threat that drains revenue, damages brand reputation, and poses risks to consumer safety. Enter blockchain technology, an innovative solution that offers more than just the authentication of supply chains; it promises to revolutionize business operations. This article explores the legal complexities and implications of integrating this transformative technology to ensure supply chain authenticity.

From Tweeting Bird to ‘X’ Marks the Spot: Navigating Twitter’s Trademark Challenges

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Introduction When Twitter decided to fly away from its iconic bird logo and rebrand itself as ‘X’, the social media giant took a bold leap into a nest of potential legal hurdles. This single-letter rebranding does not merely signify a name change but, instead, flutters into a storm of intricate trademark issues. The central challenge lies in the fact that ‘X’ already adorns the branding landscape.

From Copyright to Crypto: How NFTs are Reshaping Intellectual Property Law

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Introduction

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have revolutionised the way we establish ownership of digital and tangible assets. Though they have been around since 2017, NFTs have recently gained massive popularity, with sales skyrocketing to nearly $25 billion in 2021 alone. With such enormous sums being invested in the NFT market, it is essential for buyers to understand the nature of their purchase and the rights that come with it. This article will delve into the topic of intellectual property rights, specifically copyrights and trademarks, and their implications for the NFT industry…..

Overview of trademark protection in Cyprus

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What is a trademark

A trademark is a unique mark by which a business carries out its activities and by which it identifies and differentiates its products and/or services from those of the competition. The aim of a trademark is to demonstrate the source of the company’s products and/or services and gradually consolidate it, imprinting in the consumer’s memory the existence of the company. In simple words, a trademark is an identification of the source of goods or services…