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Trademarks
India’s IP Experts 2024
30 November 2024November brought good news for the Indian IP community: the country has recorded the world’s fastest growth in patent applications – an impressive 15.7 percent in 2023 over 2022’s rates – and has secured sixth position in the global Top 10 for patent...
Application of the dominancy test
23 January 2025On November 26, 2024, the Office of the Director General (ODG) of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) in the appealed case entitled Suyen Corporation v. Otsumo Co., Ltd. (Appeal No. 14-2023-0009)
Trust everybody, but cut the cards
06 January 2025It happens again and again with disturbing regularity. Russian companies are eager to collaborate with foreign partners and, usually, the collaboration is mutually beneficial. Sometimes, however, foreign companies are naïve with all their experience...
Bad faith as grounds for rejecting a trademark application
30 November 2024Memo Circular No. 2023-001 is crucial for prosecuting trademark applications in the Philippines, despite the absence of explicit bad faith grounds in the IP Code.
Striking hard against counterfeiters: Delhi court leverages Order VIII Rule 10 CPC for trademark and...
24 November 2024The Commercial District Court, Delhi, delivered a significant judgment in M/s Hindustan Unilever Limited v. Pramod Gupta & ors in CS (Comm.) No. 315/2019 under Order VIII Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).
IPOS, WIPO launch WIPO-ASEAN Mediation Programme
04 February 2025What you need to know about the AMP+ and how to apply
Unregistered industrial designs as a subject of legal protection in the EU
29 December 2024Intellectual property is a broad category that includes many different objects of legal protection. Some of these objects are more popular and are reflected in the legislation of most countries.
A year of milestones: Key trademark decisions shaping India’s IP landscape in 2024
02 January 2025In 2024, India’s trademark law experienced significant transformations, influencing the protection of both traditional intellectual property and emerging legal concerns.
Singapore – Fonterra Brands v. Consozio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
15 December 2024In Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd v. Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano [2024] SGCA 53 (Fonterra), the Court of Appeal illuminated the Singapore courts’ position on the protection of geographical indications under the Geographical Indic...
IPOPHL appoints Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz as new director general
27 January 2025She will take the helm from Rowel Barba.
Audi, Nio trademark dispute in Australia: Scope of protection in automotive is relatively narrow
24 January 2025Lawyer: The “E” merely stands for “electric vehicle”
The West Bank updates its trademark registration process
23 January 2025The update includes applications without documents, extended deadlines and more.
MyIPO opens satellite office in Kedah, tapping IP potential
22 January 2025MyIPO chairman says they also intend to work with stakeholders to increase IP registrations.
What does ‘benchmark’ mean? Copyright case involving baby snack brands tackles question
21 January 2025Case will likely make companies rethink the design process for their packaging – IP lawyer
Katy Perry case highlights importance of getting broad trademark protection early
17 January 2025Key takeaways from the case which recently resulted in singer’s victory in appeal