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Asia IP 2024 Trademark Rankings

Unveiling the top trademark firms of 2024 - Discover the standout performers.

Capitalizing on Paris 2024

Just because millions of potential customers are watching the Olympics doesn’t mean that a company can use the excitement of the Games to market their brand.

Misappropriated Trademark Applications in Japan

Trademark owners face potential risks in Japan when it comes to brokers who register marks unscrupulously. Aki Ryuka and Yichen Liu share some of the best preventative measures to combat misappropriated trademark applications.

Hong Kong IP office to issue electronic Certificates of Registration beginning on June 28, 2024

A good step toward going digital, but the IP office can do more, says laywer.

Australia’s amended Trade Marks Act and Regulations, Patents Regulations come into effect

An overview of the amendments, which include an updated trademark classification of goods and services.

Malaysia provides fee waivers for PCA

The move was intended to promote more trademark registrations and provide more business owners with the chance to safeguard their intellectual property rights.

South Korea, Cambodia sign MOU in IP cooperation

The MOU called for the exchange of trademark data, education and training, and intellectual property protection.

What does an applicant need to do before a successful trademark registration in Russia?

The procedure for registering a trademark in Russia begins with Rospatent. After filing, the application goes through the stages of formal examination and examination of the declared designation.

IPOS denies American fitness brand’s trademark invalidation bid against Sweden-based firm

Salient points of the legal decision published by IPOS on May 30, 2024

South Korea fashion labels launch association to crack down counterfeits

Small- and medium-sized fashion brands teamed up with online fashion retailer Musinsa to establish the Brand Intellectual Property Rights Protection Association.

Deepfakes: Friend or foe?

Are deepfakes a friend or a foe? That was the central question Pranit Biswas, managing associate at SS Rana & Co in New Delhi, asked the audience on the opening day of the Global IP Convention in Istanbul.

Role of innovation and IPR in self-reliant model of economic development

IP and innovation contribute to economic growth and share a larger chunk of the national economy of many countries.

Tesla sues battery manufacturer Tesla Power India for trademark infringement

Indian company’s business may be different but case may tilt in Tesla’s favour, says IP lawyer.

INTA 2024: An IP lawyer’s relationship with the C-Suite

One of the most challenging aspects of life as an in-house IP counsel is fostering and maintaining a strong relationship with those in the C-Suite, panellists at the “Navigating Conversations with the C-Suite: The Role of IP Counsel as Strategic Advi...

INTA 2024: IP in video games as brands expand presence