Sector
Trademarks
Swatch AG v. Apple Inc.
28 February 2023This decision serves as a reminder that when opposing a trademark on bad faith, opponents and their lawyers should remain disciplined in crafting pleadings and submissions.
China: Notable Proposed Amendments to the PRC Trademark Law in 2023
23 February 2023On January 13, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released draft amendments to the PRC Trademark Law for public comment until February 27, 2023.
New trademark regulations that require online transactions and safeguard non-traditional marks take...
15 February 2023The new regulations replaced the updated trademark regulations of 2017.
A case of bad faith
31 December 2022The dispute on the FARLIN trademarks has been a long-running saga for the last 30 years between Farling Industrial Co., a Taiwanese corporation, and Cymar International, a Philippine company.
NZ brand files counterclaim against Irish brand that cited packaging similarities in butter products
09 February 2023US trademark attorney says consumers can distinguish one butter brand from the other
The cannabis industry in the IP arena
31 December 2022When it comes to the legalization of cannabis, Asia lags behind Europe and North America, reports Excel V. Dyquiangco.
Right to trademark registration must be sedulously guarded, says IP attorney
07 February 2023Chadha & Chadha’s Sonal Madan discusses Delhi High Court’s decision in “Swiss Military” trademark case
IP should be part of Blockchain Education Program in Kazakhstan, says Almaty lawyer
01 February 2023Blockchain helps minimize risks of IP infringement
New Criminal Code In Indonesia Ratified
31 January 2023The ratification transpired last January 2, 2023. But what are its provisions to the IP system?
2023 China IP Awards Submissions now open
20 January 2023In March, Asia IP magazine will announce the winners of the 2023 Asia IP China Awards. To be considered, you need to submit your information now.
The trends in IP in 2023
30 November 2022Digital assets have been the name of the game for IP lawyers in 2022, from the Metaverse to NFTs and more use of blockchain technologies.
IP attorney says there’s a lot of copying, “inspiring” in fashion world
16 January 2023NZ IP attorney discusses infringement issue involving Greek clothing brand and leading retailer
Indonesia among the most IP applications, says WIPO
09 January 2023Indonesia also made it to the top 10 middle-income nations with the most trademark registrations
Singapore: Corporate names, domain names and social media handles serve as evidence towards trademar...
30 November 2022(the subject mark) under, amongst others, Class 37 for certain services in relation to flooring and maintenance.
2022 India IP Awards
31 October 2022Intellectual property owners have been overwhelmingly positive about the changes they’ve seen to India’s IP regime over recent years.