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India: Extent of estoppel in an infringement suit against a cited mark

The Battle of Zeniths: A Single Judge Bench has ruled that the marks of Zenith Dance Institute had been infringed by those of the defendant, Zenith Dancing and Music.

To prevent trademark infringement, schools must consider registering mark’s foreign language name

IP lawyer shares insights on recent trademark lawsuit won by pre-school chain in Singapore.

China: Notarial protection of trademark rights

As China’s economy and technology have continued to develop, there has been an increasing demand for a trade and technology-related IPR protection system. Xinzhu Liang makes the argument that a notary public may be the best way to protect trademark r...

Asia IP Trademark Rankings 2023

Unveiling the top trademark firms of 2023 - Discover the standout performers.

New trademark law in Myanmar now in full force

With Myanmar’s new trademark law now in force, there come improvements – and challenges. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains.

Delhi High Court’s quashing of refusal order in trademark case a fine critique on unskilled action

IP lawyer shares Registrar of Trademarks’ missteps leading to Delhi High Court ruling.

10 promoted at Spruson & Ferguson, part of 25 promotions at IPH member firms

Andrew Rankine, Charis Lam and Vivian Or all promoted to principal.

Manuka Honey trademark case in NZ underscores challenges related to “distinctiveness”

Auckland IP attorney Nadia Ormiston discusses key takeaways from the trademark case.

‘Mystery shopper’ aids Saudi authorities in IP rights enforcement

Programme helped authorities issue nearly US$400,000 in fines.

Trademark filing goes online in Pakistan

The e-filing system is part of IPO-Pakistan’s efforts to digitalize functions of IP offices.

Russia: Features of claims for the protection of the right to a brand name in the current practice o...

This article examines the problematic issues that arise in law enforcement practice on the protection of the exclusive right to a company name.

Fashion and IP: What’s in vogue?

In the fashion industry, trends are a constant.

Women need more intellectual property rights awareness, says Cambodian Prime Minister

Consumer is third party missing in trademark court proceedings, says Delhi High Court judge

GI seal to make Guimaras mangoes from the Philippines more competitive, beneficial for farmers