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IP Analysts
Update to Cambodia’s patent renewals system
30 April 2024Cambodia’s Department of Industrial Property (DIP) of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI, formerly known as Ministry of Industry and Handicraft – MIH) recently announced changes to the country’s patent renewals system...
SEP licensing in the automotive industry: A closer look
30 April 2024A standard essential patent (SEP) is a patent that is necessary for the implementation of a technical standard. As the automotive industry is evolving in the direction of increased connectivity, technology from the telecom industry is finding its way...
Identifying the scope of patent claims still remains mystified
30 April 2024Since the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) in April 2021, High Courts with whom the jurisdiction for appeals against the decisions of the Controller of Patents lies have delivered several judgments that are helping in the evo...
Law on guard of intellectual property
30 April 2024IP law is always in the focus of attention of the legislature. Enforcement is an inseparable part of the law. Currently, enforcement measures are included in several laws. The civil code contains a number of provisions covering all subject matters th...
State registration of disposal of exclusive rights under a contract
30 April 2024The turnover of exclusive rights becomes almost commensurate with the turnover of material things, which inevitably gives rise to controversial issues. Thus, by virtue of Paragraph 1 of Article 1233 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, “the c...
R We Similar?
31 March 2024A recent Intellectual Property Office of Singapore decision in the matter of Google LLC v. Green Radar (Singapore) Pte Ltd delved into the complexities of trademark law in Singapore while highlighting the crucial balance between protecting one’s bran...
Building brand identity with trademarks and industrial designs
31 March 2024Whether minimalist or retro, modern or casual, design is not just about aesthetics; it is a fundamental component of a brand’s identity. From logo to colour scheme, typography to website layout, every stylistic element plays a crucial role in conveyi...
Analyzing the Delhi High Court’s judgment in Microsoft Technology Licensing v. Assistant Controller...
31 March 2024It is evident that the IP framework of the country is currently undergoing a significant transition.
Trademark prosecution issues reaching the ODG
31 March 2024To guide both trademark practitioners and applicants in determining the registrability risk that they may face in the prosecution of their applications, the following cases may provide some enlightenment as to the nature of the cases appealed by the...
Better late than never
31 March 2024Intellectual property in a broad sense does not include only registration, maintenance and disposal of IP but also endless tug-of-war in courts and the patent office.
Jurisdiction of the IP Court over disputes of unfair competition
31 March 2024In accordance with Paragraph 9 of Article 4 of the Federal Law of July 26, 2006, N 135-FZ “On the Protection of Competition”, unfair competition means any actions of business entities (groups of persons) that are aimed at obtaining advantages in carr...
Patents: Quality versus quantity
31 March 2024India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem with over 125,000 startups and 110 unicorns. Many of these startups are at the forefront of innovation in disruptive technologies (like AI, Internet of Things, Big Data, cybersecurity a...
Eurasian Patent Organization debuts amended patent regulations
29 February 2024Starting from January 1, 2024, the Eurasian system of inventions and industrial designs patent protection are guided by amended Patent Regulations, approved by the decision of the Administrative Council of the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), ado...
A different Monster
29 February 2024This decision arose from Monster Energy Company’s opposition against the registration of the Application Mark “GENTLE MONSTER” (a word mark) by IICOMBINED Co., Ltd, in Class 9 for “smartglasses”.
Piracy of traditional knowledge: urgent need for equitable solutions
29 February 2024We all identify with our heritage, homes, cultures and traditions. None of us would be happy to see the same misappropriated or exploited by another, lest we lose our identity or claim to what makes us unique.