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Disclaimers in Philippine trademark practice: Balancing distinctiveness and fair competition
A primer on how – and when – to use trademark disclaimers in the Phlippines.
Demonstrating non-obviousness in multilayered glass inventions: Insights from experimental data and component roles
Proving inventive step is not just about having a creative idea. – Ranjan Narula and Survana Pandey
IP lawyer: Nepal at a crossroads between TRIPS obligations and outdated legal requirement
Recent developments involving strict requirement for trademark use that doesn’t align with TRIPS.
A milestone in India: First smell trademark application accepted
Indian regulator prepared to update toolkit when branding evolves, says lawyer.
Myanmar releases new rules governing GIs
The rules complete Myanmar’s framework for registering and protecting GI products.
Australian advisory body’s report tackles possibility of text and data mining exception in copyright law
TDM exception will provide a more limited new fair dealing exception – lawyer
Australian court rules in favour of slot machine manufacturer Aristocrat in patent case
Lawyers discuss string of rulings and how latest court decision will impact IP Australia
Fast-food chain Jollibee is Philippines’ first registered well-known mark
Not just a symbol of Filipino identity, well-known mark status also provides legal advantages