The licensing arm of the estate of Ernest Hemingway have prevented registration of a trademark appearing to bear his signature in relation to fishing rods.

The Associated press reports that Dr Pepper Snapple Group is parting ways with its oldest bottler – settling a trademark feud over a retro-version of the drink called Dublin Dr Pepper.

Actress Mischa Barton’s company has won the right to trade mark her name, signature and logo in Australia after a two and half year battle withan Australian hand bag company.

The decision of the Federal Court in Austin, Nichols & Co Inc v Lodestar Anstalt [2011] FCA 39 illustrates that the discretion to retain a trade mark on the Register, where a prima facie case for removal for non-use has been made out, may be exercised where there is a possibility of public confusion if [...]

Evidence of representations made during a trap purchase may be crucial in proving passing off or misleading and deceptive conduct.