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Japanese schoolgirl aged 11 wins patent for ingenious bike parking system based on magnetic forces

Hitomi Hirabayashi came up with the idea after her own bicycle was damaged when she retrieved it from bike rack

Wed, May 16, 2018 14:01
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Football superstar Lionel Messi wins seven-year trademark battle against Spanish bike brand Massi

EU court rules that FC Barcelona star can use his surname for sports products, overturning earlier ruling

Mon, Apr 30, 2018 16:40
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Pinarello hits back at Velocite recessed downtube patent infringment claim

Italian bike brand says it will take "appropriate actions" against insinuation that it is "an infringer or 'thief'"

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 14:38
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Knog Blinder front

Moore Large responds to police raid on Xeccon stand at Eurobike in Knog dispute

UK distributor says it's up to Chinese bike light firm to ensure it complies with intellectual property laws

Thu, Sep 08, 2016 18:53
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From Faukleys to Chinarellos – BikeBiz uncovers bike counterfeiting market

Trade magazine conducts in-depth analysis of trade in knock-off bikes, parts and clothing

Mon, Apr 18, 2016 12:26
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dhb Blok Superstar jersey on Wiggle.co.uk

Wiggle to investigate plagiarism claim in Ana Nichoola Star-gate row

Women’s cycle clothing designer Anna Glowinski accuses online retailer of "copying" her design

Sun, Oct 26, 2014 21:44
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Epix Gear logo

Specialized drops new trademark case against clothing firm Epix Gear

Mike Sinyard says bike company is reviewing "pending and future intellectual property and trademark issues"

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 08:27
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Cafe Roubaix carbon rim

Café Roubaix to keep name after Specialized back down

Bike shop owner Dan Richter says three-way agreement to be drawn up with US brand as well as Fuji owner, ASI

Wed, Dec 11, 2013 16:49
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Cafe Roubaix carbon rim

Specialized slammed over legal threat against Canadian bike shop using Roubaix name

Social media users attack US brand's stance against war vet trading as Café Roubaix - but it says it has to protect trademark or lose it

Sun, Dec 08, 2013 16:49
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