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Trademarks
Thailand urges sound trademarks amid rising AI voice cloning risks
23 June 2026Thailand has received 494 sound mark applications since the legal provision were introduced.
Google loses out in trademark-keyword advertising dispute against Indian firm
23 June 2026Companies used rival’s mark as keywords, resulting in trademark infringement for Google.
India’s Supreme Court releases draft Regulations for Use of AI in Courts, 2026 for public consultati...
23 June 2026AI must be used in courts only to provide assistance.
The trademark disclaimer: When to disclaim elements of a mark
26 May 2026When should you not claim exclusive proprietary rights over portions of your mark? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Is fame enough to get a trademark?
25 May 2026A valid trademark must satisfy the test of distinctiveness and use in commerce. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
The Delhi High Court’s Hindware v. Google Decision: Recasting trademark protection in the age of sea...
20 May 2026As businesses compete for visibility in algorithm-driven environments, the principles articulated in Hindware will shape future debates concerning sponsored advertising and the protection of brand goodwill in India’s digital marketplace.
Madrid Protocol designations and opposition proceedings
29 April 2026The Madrid System has given rise to procedural questions, such as the propriety of directly serving notices to answer to foreign applicants that have designated the Philippines, bypassing the foreign agent responsible for handling said international...
Trademark battle with HK-based toy company: Lego not out despite Court of Appeal ruling
11 June 2026Compatibility statement on packaging, descriptive or badge of origin?
FIFA, brands and its human rights framework
20 May 2026How human rights framework affect brand sponsorship deals — Excel V. Dyquiangco
IP protection across countries joint hosting a major sports competition
29 May 2026How can host countries align their efforts to protect these IP across borders? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Singapore: Protection of unregistered trademarks
08 May 2026IPOS has delivered a significant ruling on the protection of unregistered trademark rights in Singapore in Aswins Home Special v. Aswins Sweets & Snacks Pte Ltd
UAE IP rights and sustainable growth
08 May 2026The intellectual property landscape in mainland Tanzania has undergone its most significant transformation in years.
Assessment of registrability of slogan – A case study in Singapore
27 April 2026TSMC’s application to register a slogan in Singapore was rejected for being descriptive and for lack of distinctiveness.
No interim relief, Delhi court orders disclaimer in case involving medical humanitarian organization
03 June 2026Court adopted a balanced approach to protect a trademark while promoting artistic freedom.
UI and UX: Protecting the modern interface
23 April 2026How different IP regimes safeguard digital interfaces in different ways — Excel V. Dyquiangco