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Trademarks
How China protects IP with legal updates
31 August 2023A new draft of China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law broadens the scope of unfair competitive practices. Ivy Choi discusses how this impacts business operators and brand owners, including how they may need to exercise caution in their online activities...
Trademark infringement cases rising in Nepal due to lack of IP awareness, gov’t initiative
27 October 2023IP attorney from Kathmandu discusses the issue, proposes ways to curb IP violations
AIPPI 2023: WIPO director calls for IP system to be more inclusive and horizontal
23 October 2023"We must move away from this idea that intellectual property is for the industrialized economies," says Habip Asan.
Indonesia needs to improve its IP e-filing system, an IP lawyer says
17 October 2023There are still a lot of improvements to be made, especially for the trademark e-filing as there are a number of issues, said the IP lawyer.
Delhi High Court ruled in favour of New Balance Athletics in trademark dispute
04 October 2023New Balance Athletics successfully won a case in the Delhi High Court against New Balance Immigration for trademark infringement and passing off.
IP protection at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games
22 September 2023The Games’ emblem, slogan and mascots have earned the “special symbol” tag
A deep dive into trademark confusion
31 July 2023The likelihood of confusion remains the main reason for the refusal or invalidation of a trademark due to similarity. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains the different kinds of confusion, including the legal guidelines on how two similar trademarks can co-e...
Thai social media furious over dessert trademark, restaurant apologizes
21 September 2023The incident happened when Lukkaithong Thai Royal Restaurant uploaded a picture of a popular dessert on its Facebook page.
Shortlist revealed for 2023 Asia IP Awards
14 September 2023We have researched all the major jurisdictions across Asia and the Pacific to put together a shortlist of the 2023 Asia IP Awards. And it’s now your turn to vote.
Colour trademark applications: Include a colour swatch or not?
14 September 2023What can be done when the shade of green on an energy drink doesn't match that on the trademark registration?
How intellectual property moves in signatures and poses
31 July 2023From Michael Jackson to Amitabh Bachchan to Ronaldo to Elvis, the potential commercial value of a celebrity’s signature poses and movements is substantial. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains why it is essential to register those poses in order to protect t...
Cambodia adopts single multi-class trademark application system
06 September 2023On August 1, 2023, Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce’s Intellectual Property Department issued Announcement No. 2501 for trademark applicants.
Clarivate names Top 100 new brands of 2023
24 August 2023The world of brands is changing, with the East growing in prominence in new brand creation: An increasing number of the best-protected global brands are coming from China, Japan and South Korea.
Has your mark acquired a secondary meaning?
01 June 2023There is often a thin line between a generic mark with a secondary meaning and one without. Lawyers share with Espie Angelica de Leon the difference, and explain when marks – including Taipei 101 – are eligible to register for protection
China explains new rules on suspending trademark review
31 August 2023CNIPA issues new internal rules allowing for the suspension of trademark applications.