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Withers Wins Chinese Trademark Disputes For CoSTUME NATIONAL

Heated Discussion of Wexin Trademark Case in Beijing

Social Media: 10 Questions All Businesses Should Consider About Their Online Presence

Regulations and risks abound when a business wades into social media, but the risks are almost always worth it. Holly K Towle and Kendra H Nickel-Nguy explain how to manage the risks inherent in social media.

Opinion - Making Great Strides

As we approach the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting, our attention has turned – as it often does – to the efforts INTA members, governments and others are making in our region to improve the protection of intelle...

New Balance Compensated US$16 Million

INTA to partner with other associations to raise awareness of IP

INTA: Brand success stems from authenticity

INTA: Multi-jurisdictional dispute session provides practical advice

IPOPHL Joins TMview

The Imitation Game

Nowadays, many non-practicing entities claim to be the inventors of their patents when they actually are not. Patent lawyers in Japan, South Korea and the United States tell Johnny Chan about the history, issues and solutions of NPEs.

Are There Trademark NPEs, Too?

Singapore: Abetment by Intentionally Aiding Counterfeiting Offences

A recent case in the Singapore High Court suggests that where an accused is charged with abetment by intentionally aiding persons to commit an offence under Section 49 of the Trade Marks Act, the prosecution will have to prove that the accu...

The Mizuno Trademark Case: The Plight of the Runbird

Despite an opposition filed by Mizuno Corporation, the Office of the Director General (ODG) of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) allowed the registration of the applicant’s mark, Erke and Device. Mizuno is a Japanese firm e...

Scheme Launched to Protect South Korean Brands

When Times are Not Fortunate in Singapore