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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.
Turkish Olympian seeks to trademark iconic pose
19 September 2024Turkish Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikec soon found his iconic stance appearing on products like t-shirts and mugs.
Malaysia joins WIPO Alert
16 September 2024WIPO Alert is an online tool that lets law enforcement organizations post and retrieve lists of websites found to be violating copyright.
iQIYI faces backlash over World Cup broadcast issues as CCTV skips matches
13 September 2024Due to high copyright fees, CCTV did not broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, leaving iQIYI Sports as the only legal streaming option.
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.
Plagiarism? An IP lawyer weighs in on “Isang Kaibigan”
09 September 2024“The real question is whether Isang Kaibigan replicates Owly’s distinctive elements,” says IP lawyer.
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.
Laos introduces revamped IP Portal
04 September 2024The revamped IP Portal acts as a one-stop shop offering simple advice on the intellectual property environment.
IP Week @ SG: Innovation data and analytics can influence leadership decisions, impact growth
03 September 2024A company from the biobanking space used data and analytics and is now an industry leader
Temu slams Shein over allegations of design theft and selling counterfeits
02 September 2024Temu calls Shein’s accusations “hypocritical.”
IP Week @ SG: Navigating the intersection of technology, trade secrets and legislation
02 September 2024Challenging for laws to keep pace with technology, but strategies are available, even for SMEs
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.
Indonesian court increases trademark non-use period
30 August 2024The Constitutional Court has decided to extend the trademark non-use period from three years to five.
IP Week @ SG: In the AI era, it’s okay to keep still and not react
30 August 2024Companies unsure about the law are forming their own standard bodies for AI
Webtoon DMCA subpoena targets over 170 pirate websites
29 August 2024Webtoon says ‘operations, financial position, reputation and prospects’ may suffer.