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Trademark applications in Cambodia reaches a high in 2020
26 April 2021Trademark applications in Cambodia reached 7,996, a 30% increase over 2019.
Taiwan’s public will soon be allowed to play music in parks for free… without infringing copyright
26 April 2021While you might assume record labels would frown on that, they are actually happy as an additional right would be granted to them.
From Clothing the Gap to Clothing the Gaps because of “Gap”
23 April 2021Clothing label forced to rebrand after trademark infringement dispute.
Centre Promulgates Tribunal Reforms Ordinance
20 April 2021According to Mudit Kaushik, the stakeholders remain slightly concerned as to the functioning and handling of the relevant matters by the High Courts.
Increasing trademark filings in India have surpassed pre-pandemic figures
20 April 2021Covid-19 and the resulting pandemic may have something to do with it, say two New Delhi lawyers.
Nokia and Lenovo conclude patent cross-licensing agreement
20 April 2021Before this harmonious ending, the two had been in battles of court across various countries for the past couple of years.
IPOPHL Partners with Internet Providers in Blocking Piracy Sites
15 April 2021The two sides will establish a coordination mechanism that will enable a more streamlined and rapid blocking of pirated sites.
Vietnam’s Luc Ngan lychee gets GI certification in Japan
15 April 2021Several benefits come with GI protection in Japan, one of Vietnam’s key import partners.
Bilateral investment treaty offers bright hopes for Singapore, Indonesia
13 April 2021The Treaty has multiple benefits, including for the IP sphere.
Hong Kong’s IP awareness is still high according to survey
12 April 2021In spite of the massive destruction caused by the rampage of “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the city’s intangibles such as trademark and copyright remain well protected - remember the neon JD sign in the film?
Nike in a battle with Satan Shoes
12 April 2021Consumer safety and trademark infringement issues are at play in this case.
"Fish Selling Bro" files trademark application in China - until someone beats him to it
07 April 2021While the case might appear to be over for the "Fish Selling Bro", one lawyer thinks that this is the beginning of a long fight.
IPOPHL extends Juana Make a Mark Program to empower 1,000 more women-led MSMEs
07 April 2021The initiative is also part of the recent celebration of National Women's Month
LG Electronics sued by American mobile software company for patent infringement
07 April 2021The South Korean electronics behemoth has been sued in the United States for infringing another’s patents related to mobile devices and network optimization technology.
Japan rejects bid from China to use “AINU” trademark for products
07 April 2021A Chinese IP expert thinks the rejection is reasonable as any other country would do the same to protect its indigenous people and knowledge.