China Request WTO Panel On EU Shoe Tariff

By: Ainsley Brown The trade skirmish that has erupted between China and the European Union over shoe tariffs has been one that I have being following very closely here on Commercial Law international. And, yes you guessed it, each side continues to exchange salvoes; the latest being China moving from the consultative stage of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) dispute

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European Court of Justice Rules in Google v LVMH

By: Omar Ha- Redeye and posted on Slaw on March 23, 2010.  Luxury good maker Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), who produces Moet & Chandon champagne and Dior perfume, claimed that Google’s advertising polices violated their trademark.  The practice in question was the use of key words related to brand names by counterfeiters, who would then link to online stores. Based on

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Bud vs. Bud: American Beer Giant Loses Trademark Battle To Tiny Czech Rival.

By: Ainsley Brown Hey it’s Friday and after a long week of work I can be forgiven if my mind I s drifting – oh the joys of a nice ice-cold-beer. MMMMMMMMMM. Anyway before I get too ahead of myself, I still have the day to complete before I can enjoy said beer. However, I can at least think about

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