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Trademarks
Malaysia’s IP Experts 2024
30 August 2024Malaysia joined with fellow ASEAN members states to showcase their intellectual property products for the first time at the 65th World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly in Geneva in July 2024.
Turkey’s IP Experts 2024
31 July 2024In July 2024, Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, unveiled a US$30 billion package filled with incentives designed to boost investment in advanced technology sectors. With the incentives, Erdogan pledged to bring Turkey to the global stage by a...
War of the crocodiles
31 August 2024In the case of Lacoste S.A. v. Crocodile International Pte Ltd., the Supreme Court ruled that there is no confusing similarity between the two trademarks.
China Strategies Guide 2024
31 August 2024Navigating China's IP landscape requires strategic foresight and expert guidance. Whether you're interested in patent prosecution deferment, trademark infringement defenses, or AI clauses in publishing, Asia IP's China Strategies Guide 2024 offers au...
Strategic analysis of trademark protection in the consumer goods industry
31 August 2024In the consumer goods sector, trademarks are pivotal to brand identity, reflecting a company’s image and credibility and directly influencing consumer purchasing decisions.
Does foreign-related original equipment manufacturing constitute trademark infringement in Chinese j...
31 August 2024As China’s economy has evolved, there have been different opinions as to whether OEM manufacturing and processing constitutes “use” in the meaning of China’s trademark law and, therefore, the infringement of the trademark.
Legal protection of commodity packaging and decoration in China
31 August 2024The packaging and decoration of products is a sharp weapon for enterprises to explore the market, participate in fierce competition and improve their popularity.
Trademark feud over Burger King name: Pune eatery, American chain continue to lock horns
23 September 2024Bombay High Court passed interim order prohibiting Pune outlet from using the Burger King name.
How do the Olympic Organizing Committee and gold medalists protect international trademarks?
30 August 2024Protecting the Olympic trademarks was once a job for the organizing committee alone, but these days, top athletes are also registering themselves in multiple classes.
Maximizing the effectiveness of the fair use defense in trademark infringement litigation
31 August 2024As the fair use defense increases in Chinese trademark litigation, observers are also seeing more positives from its practice.
Lessons from the “very demure, very mindful” trademark issue
11 September 2024Lawyer advises content creators to register any word, logo or sign that defines their image and brand as soon as practicable.
M/S N. Ranga Rao & Sons Private Limited vs M/S Sujatha Match Works: Match or no match?
31 August 2024A maker of incense granted permanent injunction against maker of matches.
Copyright infringement: A ground for invalidation and opposition of trademark in Singapore
30 August 2024Singapore’s Registrar rules against Malaysia-based maker of construction chemicals and waterproofing membranes in trademark infringement matter.
Surge in fake blind box toys prompts crackdown in Beijing
05 September 2024The operation aims to regulate the burgeoning “blind box economy” and protect consumers from deceptive practices.
IPOPHL releases new guidelines to identify patent and trademark attorneys and agents
02 September 2024This is to ensure the legitimacy and skill of individuals offering IP services.