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Mitsubishi Electric wins trademark infringement lawsuit in China
28 September 2020The company is up against factory-automation product counterfeiters.
The Case of the Mistaken Footware
24 September 2020Nike and Puma butt heads in latest trademark dispute.
Battle of the burgers: trademark issues between Big Mac and Big Jack
23 September 2020McDonald’s alleges Hungry Jack’s Big Jack is a deliberate imitation of Big Mac and cries trademark infringement.
Practitioner discovers IP India's online system will correct trademark errors
22 September 2020IP India hopes that this new system results in a smoother resolution of trademark errors.
Jumping Into The PPH
21 September 2020Will we see more of this in the Philippines, especially during this time of pandemic?
Vietnam’s tech giant sues TikTok for stealing songs
21 September 2020The Chinese tech giant is caught in another controversy after India and the United States.
Hyundai’s Genesis car crashes with Korean chicken chain’s mark
21 September 2020Proof of use is key to determine how much of the trademark one owns.
Australia Provides Free Extensions
17 September 2020Deadline extensions for patents, trademarks and designs offered as part of Covid-19 relief.
Artificial intelligence in the military and Pakistan’s IP
16 September 2020The Pakistan Air Force has formed a unit for AI development. Will the country’s IP laws be able to deal with this?
Château Lafite castles spotted in China!
14 September 2020Are they legitimate, though?
Jordanian patent applicants now have deadline for substantive examination fee payment
14 September 2020A local expert thinks it might not be as harsh as it sounds.
India’s IP scene in the era of Covid-19
11 September 2020With rising numbers of daily cases and a weakening economy, how is the IP scene in India doing?
Singapore retains top spot as patent filings improve
09 September 2020Rena Lee: IPOS digital efforts key to bolstering our position as an innovation hub
IPOS signs new agreements as Singapore aims for regional IP hub status
08 September 2020Agreements were signed with Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Brazil and China’s Capital IP Services Association.
Jay Chou, King of Mandopop, sues restaurant for misusing his name and image
07 September 2020The defendant maintains its stand with “evidence.”