Every Tuesday and Friday,
WTR presents a round-up of news, developments and insights from across the trademark sphere. In our latest round-up, we look at the USPTO announcing an acting director after Andrei Iancu’s exit; the EU General Court decision in a dispute over HALLOUMI and BBQLOUMI; CBP seizing $8 million in fake Cartier bracelets; and much more. Coverage this time from Bridget Diakun (BD), Jonathan Walfisz (JW) and Trevor Little (TL).
Market radar:
Frasers Group ups investment in Hugo Boss – Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has raised its stake in Hugo Boss, reports
Bloomberg. The UK retailer now controls a 15.2% “strategic position” in the Germany luxury fashion company. It is the latest investment that Ashley has made in retailers both in Europe and the United States – the group already having its hand in Mulberry Group, Studio Retail Group and French Connection Group, among others. Frasers Group’s investment in competitors is a strategic move that aims to