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The Perfect IP Conference Gift: Infringing Batteries

Cuba Files WTO Dispute Against Tobacco Plain Packaging

The Battle Field of Sports Giants

IP Australia Releases 2013 IP Report

China Debuts Trademark Law Amendments

Draft amendments to China’s trademark law are expected to strengthen protection of intellectual property rights and standardize their application and use. David W Cheng explains.

KFC Threatens Suit Against Hitler Chicken

Battling Counterfeits

Before investing in China, foreign companies want to know how severe trademark infringement is in the country, how the authorities handle infringement and what challenges lawyers face. Local practitioners share their experiences and answers...

New gTLDs Create Opportunity, Threat for Brand Owners in China

ICANN received more than 1,930 applications for new generic top level domains, many of which will be launched beginning in late 2013 – at a pace of 20 new gTLDs per week. Jannik Skou explains why brand owners must now decide whether t...

A Malaysian Transformation

Malaysia is intent on updating its IP regime as part of an ongoing economic enhancing programme. Anna Zhang reports from Kuala Lumpur on major changes, cases and challenges.

ICANN Launches Trademark Clearinghouse

As new gTLDs come into play on the internet, ICANN is launching a clearinghouse to combat cybersquatting. Joshua Jarvis explains.

Changes to Medicine Packaging Ahead

This year, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration will aim to change the way pharmaceuticals can be labelled to restrict some brand extensions. There will be new obligations to clear trademarks for use on new products. There wil...

Apprentice Boss Trumps Cybersquatter in Domain Name Dispute

India Joins Madrid Protocol

Champagne the First GI to be officially protected in Myanmar

USPTO Minimizes “iPad Mini” Trademark