CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
44 stories
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

UMK Audience Cheered for Linda Lampenius - An Old Trademark Resurfaced

At the UMK rehearsal in Tampere, Linda Lampenius received a warm reception from the audience as she performed her song with Pete Parkkonen.

Feb 28 • 17:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Strange Dispute over Itäkeskus - Shopping Center Manager Appeals to Trademark, Arhinmäki Retorts

A dispute has arisen over the use of the name Itis, with the shopping center manager asking for the term to refer exclusively to the shopping center, while a local politician emphasizes its historical usage as the name for the area.

Feb 27 • 11:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Perfume seller Notino failed with constitutional complaint in dispute with the Chanel brand

Notino's constitutional complaint against Chanel was unsuccessful, leaving the Czech perfume retailer in a challenging position regarding its branding.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court: Remodeling Louis Vuitton Bags Does Not Constitute Trademark Infringement, Case Sent Back

The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that remodeling luxury brand bags for personal use does not violate trademark rights, overturning a lower court's decision.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Garching-Hochbrück: Customs seizes 15 tons of bedding

Customs in Garching-Hochbrück has seized a truckload of potentially dangerous and counterfeit bedding from Turkey, which violated trademark rights and safety standards.

Feb 24 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Atlético-MG appeals decision after losing lawsuit against Galo da Madrugada for trademark use: 'It doesn't make sense', says lawyer

Atlético-MG is appealing a federal court decision against its claim that the carnival bloc Galo da Madrugada infringing its trademark 'Galo Folia.'

Feb 23 • 14:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kim Kardashian's 12-year-old daughter gets her own brand

North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian, is set to launch her own fashion and jewelry brand called NOR11, with trademark applications filed for various product categories.

Feb 22 • 20:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Storm Around the Nowrocky Brand. The Police Received a Notification

Karol Nawrocki appeared in a Nowrocky shirt and cap during an event in Italy, raising questions about the brand's legal status.

Feb 20 • 10:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

An airport named after Trump. Florida deputies vote yes. But his brand is registered

Florida lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to name an airport in Palm Beach after Donald Trump, despite his registered trademark.

Feb 20 • 10:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Amy Taylor's Vogue shoot goes from champagne and ice cream to legal fight

Amy Taylor of the band Amyl and the Sniffers is engaged in a legal battle with photographer Jamie Nelson over claims of trademark violation and privacy infringement.

Feb 19 • 20:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trump's family seeks trademark rights for airports named after the president

Trump's family company has applied for exclusive trademark rights for the use of the president's name at airports and various related products.

Feb 19 • 16:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump Moves Forward with 'Trump International Airport' Trademark Registration

The Trump Group has applied to register the trademark 'Trump Airport' with the USPTO following recent name change initiatives at other notable venues.

Feb 19 • 13:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samyang Foods Pursues Trademark Registration for ‘Buldak’ in South Korea

Samyang Foods is seeking to register the English trademark 'Buldak' for its popular spicy chicken noodle brand in South Korea to combat imitations and similar products proliferating globally.

Feb 19 • 06:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Do the Trumps want an airport named after them? The US President's family company has applied for a trademark.

Donald Trump's family company has filed for exclusive rights to use the Trump name for an airport and related services.

Feb 18 • 21:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The new name of Vanemuine is currently under wraps

The Vanemuine theater has registered the trademark "National Theater Vanemuine," providing legal protection for its name and enhancing communication efforts both in Estonia and internationally.

Feb 18 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

An Indian company has filed a lawsuit against American AI company Anthropic, claiming the name belongs to them

A local software company from Belagavi, Karnataka has taken legal action against American AI firm Anthropic, asserting a trademark claim over their name.

Feb 18 • 07:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Two Men Arrested for Possession of Fake Bonbon Drop Stickers with Intent to Sell

Two men in Saitama Prefecture were arrested for allegedly possessing counterfeit Bonbon Drop Stickers intended for sale, violating trademark laws.

Feb 18 • 07:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Trump family wants to own trademark if airports use president’s name

The Trump family has filed applications to trademark the use of President Trump's name at airports, but claims they will not charge any fees for its use.

Feb 17 • 18:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Storm around the "NowRocky" brand. There is action from the prosecutor's office

The prosecutor's office in Gdańsk has initiated proceedings regarding the 'NowRocky' brand due to potential trademark violations.

Feb 16 • 14:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The singer's signature and the company logo resembled each other - It was too much: the towel dispute

Taylor Swift's team is opposing a trademark application by Cathay Home, claiming that its branding could mislead consumers into believing there is a connection with the singer.

Feb 16 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: the tradition of chita that has become a trademark of the Carnival of São Luiz do Paraitinga

The vibrant chita fabric is a symbol of the Carnival in São Luiz do Paraitinga, uniting celebrants in colorful attire associated with the festivity.

Feb 15 • 08:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Media: Putin abandons his trademark requirement

Russian President Vladimir Putin has lifted his quarantine requirement for visitors, a practice he had maintained since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Feb 14 • 01:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Taylor Swift asks the US government to stop the trademark registration of the slogan 'Swift Home' by a home textiles brand

Taylor Swift is urging the US government to prevent the registration of the slogan 'Swift Home' by Cathay Home, claiming it misleads consumers and resembles her registered signature.

Feb 13 • 10:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is Tesla Finally Coming Out with a Completely New Car Model? Trademark Application Revealed

Tesla appears to be making strides toward a new car model, as recent trademark applications hint at a redesigned Roadster, first promised in 2017.

Feb 12 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ASI OFFICIAL ⟩ Stefan has registered his name as a trademark: I want to value my brand and keep it for the future

Musician Stefan has announced on social media that he has registered his trademark with the Patent Office.

Feb 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Oat-based products cannot be sold as 'milk', court rules

Oatly loses its court battle over using the term 'milk' for its oat-based products following a ruling from the UK's highest court.

Feb 11 • 16:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Fight for the Square. The Chocolate Factory Ritter Sport Claims a Square for Itself

Ritter Sport is making a claim over a square that has sparked disputes.

Feb 10 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new turn in the conflict of the group '69 danguje': the court made a favorable decision for E. Bžeskas

A Lithuanian court has ruled in favor of producer E. Bžeskas, allowing the trademark '69 danguje' to remain active after an appeal against its cancellation.

Feb 10 • 12:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Marousi: They were selling counterfeit products that looked genuine

Two foreign nationals were arrested in Marousi for selling counterfeit products resembling genuine ones.

Feb 9 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The new email scam: Requests for payments in the name of OBI - What (not) to do

The Greek Industrial Property Organization (OBI) has issued a warning about a new wave of email scams targeting depositors and trademark beneficiaries.

Feb 9 • 12:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

National Future, expired trademark. Green light for Vannacci?

The trademark 'National Future', registered in 2011 by the late Riccardo Mercante, may have expired as it hasn't been renewed ten years after his death, potentially allowing others to use it.

Feb 6 • 17:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turku's winter trademark is back in place – a harsh winter enabled the opening of the ice bridge across the Aura River

Turku has reopened its ice bridge over the Aura River, marking the official arrival of winter, a tradition that has not occurred consistently in recent years.

Feb 6 • 16:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Where to shop Lucinda's trademark Love Island clover ring for less

The article highlights where to find affordable alternatives to Lucinda Strafford's signature clover ring featured on Love Island All Stars.

Feb 3 • 11:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Kuba registered the trademark Our Czech Republic

South Bohemian governor Martin Kuba has registered the trademark 'Our Czech Republic' with the Industrial Property Office, which will be officially announced at a press conference in Prague today.

Feb 3 • 08:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Vannacci's remains: a patriot like him doesn't make gifts to the PD

A legal clash on the right erupts between Vannacci's new logo and the accusations of trademark plagiarism from Francesco Giubilei's Nazione Futura, fueling social media disputes.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

OBI: New record of 1,107 patent applications in Greece in 2025

In 2025, Greece saw a record increase in patent applications, totaling 1,107, with significant growth also noted in trademark registrations, particularly in artificial intelligence and healthcare sectors.

Jan 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traditional products: Industrial products from Bavaria are to be protected

The European protection of regional products now includes not only food and alcohol but also craft and industrial products, allowing German manufacturers to protect their products with geographical indications as announced by the German Patent and Trademark Office.

Jan 16 • 10:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Matthew McConaughey trademarks ‘All right, all right, all right’ catchphrase in bid to beat AI fakes

Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his image and voice, along with his famous catchphrase, to protect against unauthorized use by artificial intelligence.

Jan 15 • 14:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Actor Matthew McConaughey Patents His Image and Voice to Protect Against AI Misuses

Matthew McConaughey has patented his image and voice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to safeguard against misuse by groups or platforms exploiting generative AI.

Jan 15 • 03:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Taraba, like Gucci or Ferrari. Minister requests registration of his surname, also launched a podcast

Slovak Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba is seeking trademark registration for his name and his new project 'Teraz Taraba,' which features a distinct logo he has been using for the past year.

Jan 14 • 10:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Ritter Sport fails with lawsuit against square oat bar

The chocolate company Ritter Sport has lost a lawsuit against the square 'Monnemer Quadrat' oat bar produced by Wacker at the Stuttgart Regional Court, which found no trademark infringement or risk of confusion.

Jan 13 • 16:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Chocolate: Ritter Sport Loses in Court

Ritter Sport faced a legal defeat as the Stuttgart district court dismissed its lawsuit against a competing square oat bar, ruling there were no trademark infringements.

Jan 13 • 14:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US Patent Office denies A’s trademark applications for ‘Las Vegas Athletics’

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected the Oakland Athletics' requests to trademark 'Las Vegas Athletics' and 'Vegas Athletics' due to the generic nature of the term 'Athletics' and potential confusion with other activities.

Jan 7 • 16:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

National Rifle Association sues its charitable foundation, alleging takeover by 'disgruntled' ex-board members

The National Rifle Association has filed a lawsuit against its NRA Foundation, claiming misuse of donations and unauthorized use of trademarks by former board members.

Jan 6 • 14:43 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.