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Russia: Free use of patents

14 September 2023

Two authors who do not know each other can create similar but creatively independent intellectual pr...

Philippines still delisted from EU’s IP watchlist

07 June 2023

The report is a biannual publication that lists the priority nations that the European Union's IP-he...

Russia: Features of claims for the protection of the right to a brand name in the current practice of the Russian IP Court

31 May 2023

This article examines the problematic issues that arise in law enforcement practice on the protectio...

IP protection, enforcement remain strong in Ukraine

19 May 2023

2023 AIPPI World Congress Istanbul

11 May 2023

The burden of proof and evidence in disputes about company names in conflict with the requirements o...

28 April 2023

The unitary patent in Europe: How will it affect Asia and the Pacific?

31 March 2023

Copyright for works created by a neural network

28 February 2023

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: Consequences of winding business down for a brand

30 September 2022

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Patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines finally approved

30 June 2022

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has finally approved the patent waiver that will tear down barriers mounted by intellectual property restrictions to greater production of Covid-19 vaccines and their equitable distribution among nations.

INTA releases Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe

03 May 2022

The International Trademark Association (INTA) on Monday, May 2, released its Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe. Focused on the tax implications within the trademark lifecycle in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, the report serves to provide brand legal practitioners with a clear understanding of tax policy as it relates to trademark and complementary rights issues, and a framework to strengthen their collaboration with tax professionals.

Vink, Tang urge INTA attendees to seek out innovation

02 May 2022

Brands are always big business at the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting Live+, so it was no surprise when much of the meeting’s open ceremonies were devoted to what brands can do in today’s world.

McDonald's Peppa Pig caught in Russia-Ukraine conflict

28 April 2022

Entertainment One UK, the proprietor of British cartoon favorite Peppa Pig Ltd, brought trademark infringement against Ivan Kozhevnikov for this character. The suit, filed at the lowest level court for civil disputes, accused Kozhevnikov of infringing the Peppa Pig trademark and other intellectual property.

WTO discussions on TRIPS waiver of patent rights stalled

29 December 2021

Just when things were beginning to turn rosy, developments involving the proposed TRIPS waiver of patent rights for Covid-19 drugs, vaccines and devices have once again taken a downturn.