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Trademarks
The checkered journey of software secrecy to patents
28 February 2021Publishers of software and computer programs have long struggled with how to provide their creations with intellectual property protection. D.P.S. Parmar details the checkered journey of software secrecy to patents.
Domain names and meta tags in trademark infringement
22 March 2021A travel agency in India used ‘Volvo’ in its domain name, meta tags and email ID.
Barcodes as trademarks
18 March 2021A unique trademark infringement suit in India involving barcodes
Pakistan accedes to Madrid Protocol
12 March 2021This development certainly opens doors for local and foreign trademark owners in Pakistan.
Study shows revenue opportunities are missed when the C-suite does not pay attention
09 March 2021The proliferation of trademarks and the corresponding increase in infringement present significant challenges and consequences for businesses.
Thailand clarifies approach to examination: Draft Examination Manual released for public comment
09 March 2021You have till tomorrow to provide feedback!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Archewell and the trademark issue with a Filipino businessman
09 March 2021The Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to oppose a Philippine trademark application filed by a Filipino applicant named Victor Martin J. Soriano for the mark "ARCHEWELL HARVATERA".
Singapore: “Champengwine” application denied due to the grounds of bad faith
28 February 2021Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne and Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité v. Keep Waddling International Pte. Ltd. [2020] SGIPOS 10. Issued September 9, 2020.
The laws of augmented and virtual reality
28 February 2021The worlds of augmented and virtual reality have taken great leaps forward during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Using copyright and trademarks for films and other shows
28 February 2021Without a proper plan to clear the use of intellectual property protected as trademarks or copyrights, filmmakers can easily run afoul of the law.
The universe of IP in space
28 February 2021Is it time to start taking serious steps to protecting IP rights in outer space?
IPOPHL's anti-counterfeiting, piracy measures strengthened with new rules in force
04 March 2021Electronic, digital or online channels have been expressly included as part of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Office's scope in exercising its enforcement functions
IPOPHL lauds consolidation of House bills to modernize IP Code, identifies 17 priority areas for ame...
01 March 2021Amendments include steeper fines for infringers and extra patent protection.
Taylor Swift sued by theme park over trademark infringement
01 March 2021Does the Utah company really think Swift’s recent album title and merchandise could cause confusion that might lead to erosion of its bottom line, or it simply has some bad blood towards the diva?
The burgeoning of fraud by infringing domain names with hidden or incorrect WHOIS data. Where does t...
31 January 2021Does the current system encourage liability-free infringement and is a fraudulent activities breeding ground?