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Trademarks
Bad faith as grounds for rejecting a trademark application
30 November 2024Memo Circular No. 2023-001 is crucial for prosecuting trademark applications in the Philippines, despite the absence of explicit bad faith grounds in the IP Code.
Striking hard against counterfeiters: Delhi court leverages Order VIII Rule 10 CPC for trademark and...
24 November 2024The Commercial District Court, Delhi, delivered a significant judgment in M/s Hindustan Unilever Limited v. Pramod Gupta & ors in CS (Comm.) No. 315/2019 under Order VIII Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).
IPOS, WIPO launch WIPO-ASEAN Mediation Programme
04 February 2025What you need to know about the AMP+ and how to apply
Unregistered industrial designs as a subject of legal protection in the EU
29 December 2024Intellectual property is a broad category that includes many different objects of legal protection. Some of these objects are more popular and are reflected in the legislation of most countries.
A year of milestones: Key trademark decisions shaping India’s IP landscape in 2024
02 January 2025In 2024, India’s trademark law experienced significant transformations, influencing the protection of both traditional intellectual property and emerging legal concerns.
Singapore – Fonterra Brands v. Consozio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
15 December 2024In Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd v. Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano [2024] SGCA 53 (Fonterra), the Court of Appeal illuminated the Singapore courts’ position on the protection of geographical indications under the Geographical Indic...
IPOPHL appoints Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz as new director general
27 January 2025She will take the helm from Rowel Barba.
Audi, Nio trademark dispute in Australia: Scope of protection in automotive is relatively narrow
24 January 2025Lawyer: The “E” merely stands for “electric vehicle”
The West Bank updates its trademark registration process
23 January 2025The update includes applications without documents, extended deadlines and more.
MyIPO opens satellite office in Kedah, tapping IP potential
22 January 2025MyIPO chairman says they also intend to work with stakeholders to increase IP registrations.
What does ‘benchmark’ mean? Copyright case involving baby snack brands tackles question
21 January 2025Case will likely make companies rethink the design process for their packaging – IP lawyer
Katy Perry case highlights importance of getting broad trademark protection early
17 January 2025Key takeaways from the case which recently resulted in singer’s victory in appeal
F&B companies should avoid using simple names of dishes as trademarks
16 January 2025Key takeaways from UK-based Pho Restaurant incident.
Yemen removes trademark application limit
15 January 2025It has several key implications, says IP expert.
Thailand plans to add 22 products to GIs in 2025
06 January 2025It aims to raise market value of GI products to over B5.9 billion (US$170.4 million).