Sector
Trademarks
The ChatGPT and Studio Ghibli controversy: questions begging for answers
25 April 2025Aside from copyright, other questions focus on trademark issues and brand recognition.
L’Oréal and Another v. Shopee Singapore Pte Ltd – Pre-action discovery and the Riddick undertaking
28 February 2025In this decision, the Singapore High Court addressed the scope of compliance required under a pre-action discovery order, particularly concerning disclosure of user data.
Iraq adopts Nice Classification 11th edition
23 April 2025This move aligns Iraq with international trademark classification standards.
Qatar revolutionizes its IP landscape
31 March 2025Qatar’s National Vision 2030 has modernized its IP landscape. – Excel V. Dyquiangco
Improving IP situational awareness
28 February 2025Before bringing a product to market, it is essential to first register your intellectual property.
Corporate name vs. trademark registration
31 March 2025This is not a case of confusing similarity. This is a case of who is the real owner of the trademark “Gloria Maris Shark’s Fin Restaurant”, being claimed by both a corporation and its former shareholder.
Asian trademarks on the move
31 March 2025Registration in Russia of trademarks from Asian companies is on the rise. Among Asian countries, China is in the lead with its 6,226 trademark applications in 2023 followed by the Republic of Korea (789 applications) and Japan (490 applications).
Singapore courts consider trademark infringement and passing off in internet advertising
31 March 2025The General Division of the High Court recently elucidated the Singapore courts’ position on trademark infringement and passing off concerning internet advertising.
Trademark dispute in the field of recycling: Bangladeshi firm clashes with prime sportswear brand
26 March 2025Yet another case of David v. Goliath in the IP world
Lord of the Fries lords it over Lord of the Rings in courtroom battleground
20 March 2025Trademark opponents must not merely rely on general brand recognition, says IP lawyer.
Owners of registered trademarks in Australia fall victim to scam
18 March 2025Sudden change of addresses for service for registered and pending trademarks sparks concerns.
Fine on Amazon India for trademark infringement one of the highest damages awarded
12 March 2025Is the amount in damages appropriate?
Cambodia system opens recordals
05 March 2025Lawyer outlines challenges and ways to improve the system’s long-term effectiveness.
New Balance trademark case in Kazakhstan ends with amicable settlement
03 March 2025Correct, timely collection of evidence crucial especially in disputes involving ecommerce
Vietnam’s IP court ready to take off
17 January 2025Faster proceedings, specialized judges and improved IP protection are expected at Vietnam’s new IP court. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon