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Singapore - Substantiation of Allegation of Bad Faith May Entitle Tribunal to Declare A Trademark Invalid

Singapore - Substantiation of Allegation of Bad Faith May Entitle Tribunal to Declare A Trademark In...

30 April 2023

Swiss Company Vetements Group AG (the “Applicant”) sought to invalidate the following mark

The burden of proof and evidence in disputes about company names in conflict with the requirements of the Russian Civil Code

The burden of proof and evidence in disputes about company names in conflict with the requirements o...

28 April 2023

According to Part 1 of Article 65 of the Arbitration Procedure Code of the Russian Federation, each person participating in the case must prove the circumstances to which he refers as the basis for his claims and objections.

Examining the intersection of online fantasy sports with personality rights

Examining the intersection of online fantasy sports with personality rights

28 April 2023

As we immerse in the exponential digital growth in India and internationally, we find ourselves coming face to face with the growing realities of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and online fantasy sports (OFS) and their intersection with various legal pri...

India: Simplification of fast-track mergers

India: Simplification of fast-track mergers

28 April 2023

Restructuring helps streamline the operations of the company. However, many companies think twice before going in for such restructuring as it is a costly and time-consuming process and involves approvals from various regulatory authorities.

Code-generated GUIs are protectable designs!

Code-generated GUIs are protectable designs!

31 March 2023

In a recent ruling (March 20, 2023), the High Court of Calcutta has provided much needed relief to the IT and design industry by holding that the look and feel of mobile apps and graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Fair Isaac Corporation v. LAC Co., Ltd [2022] SGIPOS 19

Fair Isaac Corporation v. LAC Co., Ltd [2022] SGIPOS 19

31 March 2023

What happens when a later trademark incorporates an earlier one, especially when many other trademarks on the register incorporate the earlier trademark?

On cross-licensing of industrial property objects

On cross-licensing of industrial property objects

31 March 2023

In world practice, including Russia, voluntary cross-licensing is one of the main modern forms of commercialization of intellectual property.

Analysis on the protection of a well-known drug trademark

Analysis on the protection of a well-known drug trademark

31 March 2023

China’s court recognizes Novartis in Chinese as a well-known trademark

India: Understanding public use and the loss of novelty

India: Understanding public use and the loss of novelty

31 March 2023

The novelty requirement is the sine qua non of every patent law.

Swatch AG v. Apple Inc.

Swatch AG v. Apple Inc.

28 February 2023

This decision serves as a reminder that when opposing a trademark on bad faith, opponents and their lawyers should remain disciplined in crafting pleadings and submissions.

Copyright for works created by a neural network

Copyright for works created by a neural network

28 February 2023

One of the popular technologies of recent years is neural networks – or rather their software implementation, which is built on the principle of functioning of biological neural networks of a living organism, namely its brain.

The inevitability of natural justice under the Indian patent regime

The inevitability of natural justice under the Indian patent regime

28 February 2023

Natural justice is an inseparable ingredient of procedural fairness and reasonableness. It is ranked as a fundamental requirement for the administration of justice.

Are your sound marks making a big noise?

Are your sound marks making a big noise?

28 February 2023

Sound plays a pivotal role in purchasing decisions for younger consumers. Patsy Lau and Char Lam explain how to best protect – and exploit – your sound marks, no matter where you are in Asia.

How to draft a good patent application

How to draft a good patent application

28 February 2023

Generally, because of time constraints and business requirements, inventors look for quick ways to get their patent applications filed

Moroccanoil gets Injunction against Modi Care in India

Moroccanoil gets Injunction against Modi Care in India

31 January 2023

In a case in the Delhi High Court, judges heard arguments whether “Moroccanoil,” left, was the same as “Moroccan Argan Oil”, right.