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China withdraws some patent applications
22 March 2021China is now switching from quantity to quality by withdrawing patent applications not filed for the purposes of innovation.
Shanghai high court upholds trademark infringement ruling for Fendi
22 March 2021A local expert comments on the case and provides tips to global brands on how to better protect their marks in China.
Taiwan’s largest camera lens supplier settles lawsuit with competitor
22 March 2021An experienced lawyer thinks it is all because of one factor.
Barcodes as trademarks
18 March 2021A unique trademark infringement suit in India involving barcodes
IPOPHL urges academe partners to drive IP filings recovery
16 March 2021Director General Barba assured that IPOPHL has continuous efforts to streamline its processes.
American smart home company sues competitor for patent infringement
15 March 2021A local expert thinks that the case could be much more than a straightforward IP violation.
New e-arbitration centre in Thailand
15 March 2021Everything is forced to move online due to the pandemic nowadays.
Pakistan accedes to Madrid Protocol
12 March 2021This development certainly opens doors for local and foreign trademark owners in Pakistan.
Vietnamese pop singer’s alleged copyright violation: a reprise of past charges
09 March 2021What does it say about copyright awareness and the IP system in Vietnam?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Archewell and the trademark issue with a Filipino businessman
09 March 2021The Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to oppose a Philippine trademark application filed by a Filipino applicant named Victor Martin J. Soriano for the mark "ARCHEWELL HARVATERA".
Women under-represented in IP leadership roles, according to INTA report
09 March 2021The big picture of women in IP, according to INTA’s The Women’s LeadershIP Initiative Report and Best Practices Toolkit.
Thailand clarifies approach to examination: Draft Examination Manual released for public comment
09 March 2021You have till tomorrow to provide feedback!
Study shows revenue opportunities are missed when the C-suite does not pay attention
09 March 2021The proliferation of trademarks and the corresponding increase in infringement present significant challenges and consequences for businesses.
INTA hosts virtual forums on gender diversity in IP to mark International Women’s Day
05 March 2021To be held in various time zones on March 8, the forums are among other events by INTA celebrating the occasion.
IPOPHL's anti-counterfeiting, piracy measures strengthened with new rules in force
04 March 2021Electronic, digital or online channels have been expressly included as part of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Office's scope in exercising its enforcement functions