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What does ‘benchmark’ mean? Copyright case involving baby snack brands tackles question
Case will likely make companies rethink the design process for their packaging – IP lawyer
Apple fails in opposition bid against Wapples trademark registration in Singapore
No visual, aural and conceptual similarity between the marks, no reasonable likelihood of confusion.
Copyright exception rules in Singapore need to be clarified – U.S. Motion Picture Association
Problem may lie in the rules’ broad scope, opt-out mechanism also needed
War of the crocodiles
In the case of Lacoste S.A. v. Crocodile International Pte Ltd., the Supreme Court ruled that there...
Lessons from the “very demure, very mindful” trademark issue
Lawyer advises content creators to register any word, logo or sign that defines their image and bran...
Couples in (and out of) love: Intellectual property issues in a relationship
Are IPs created during a relationship considered shared property, or are they retained solely by the...
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry publishes draft Trade Marks Rules, 2024
Progressive, but rules contain ambiguities and drawbacks, say IP lawyers.
Novartis v. Natco imparts clarity on examination and opposition process under Patents Act being parallel but independent
In a decision dated January 9, 2024, the Delhi High Court clarified that the examination and opposit...