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Changes to New Zealand’s GI (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006 come into effect on May 1, 2024
In providing greater protection for EU GIs, the changes require traders to make some adjustments.
State registration of disposal of exclusive rights under a contract
The turnover of exclusive rights becomes almost commensurate with the turnover of material things, w...
India’s Copyright Office issues record number of registration certificates for FY 2023-2024
36,729 copyright applications filed, around 45,000 disposed
High Court in Nepal issues key ruling on trademark distinctiveness registration
Applicant should follow up all its trademark-related issues or legal consequences may ensue
Myanmar opens applications for the registration of copyright and related rights
Subsequently, on February 13, 2024, the IP Agency issued a notification specifying the required gove...
Uzbekistan cuts registration fees for foreign companies, impacts IP
This move impacts state obligations as well as advertising, trademarks, and intellectual property.
IPOS rejects Google opposition to registration of “confusingly similar” mark in Singapore
Google failed on grounds of confusing similarity, anti-dilution, unfair advantage, among others.
Myanmar now accepts industrial designs registrations
This was announced on January 31, 2024, following the enforcement of the Industrial Design Law on Oc...