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A year of milestones: Key trademark decisions shaping India’s IP landscape in 2024

A year of milestones: Key trademark decisions shaping India’s IP landscape in 2024

02 January 2025

In 2024, India’s trademark law experienced significant transformations, influencing the protection of both traditional intellectual property and emerging legal concerns.

Singapore – Fonterra Brands v. Consozio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano

Singapore – Fonterra Brands v. Consozio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano

15 December 2024

In Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd v. Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano [2024] SGCA 53 (Fonterra), the Court of Appeal illuminated the Singapore courts’ position on the protection of geographical indications under the Geographical Indic...

IPOPHL appoints Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz as new director general

IPOPHL appoints Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz as new director general

27 January 2025

She will take the helm from Rowel Barba.

Audi, Nio trademark dispute in Australia: Scope of protection in automotive is relatively narrow

Audi, Nio trademark dispute in Australia: Scope of protection in automotive is relatively narrow

24 January 2025

Lawyer: The “E” merely stands for “electric vehicle”

The West Bank updates its trademark registration process

The West Bank updates its trademark registration process

23 January 2025

The update includes applications without documents, extended deadlines and more.

MyIPO opens satellite office in Kedah, tapping IP potential

MyIPO opens satellite office in Kedah, tapping IP potential

22 January 2025

MyIPO chairman says they also intend to work with stakeholders to increase IP registrations.

What does ‘benchmark’ mean? Copyright case involving baby snack brands tackles question

What does ‘benchmark’ mean? Copyright case involving baby snack brands tackles question

21 January 2025

Case will likely make companies rethink the design process for their packaging – IP lawyer

Katy Perry case highlights importance of getting broad trademark protection early

Katy Perry case highlights importance of getting broad trademark protection early

17 January 2025

Key takeaways from the case which recently resulted in singer’s victory in appeal

F&B companies should avoid using simple names of dishes as trademarks

F&B companies should avoid using simple names of dishes as trademarks

16 January 2025

Key takeaways from UK-based Pho Restaurant incident.

Yemen removes trademark application limit

Yemen removes trademark application limit

15 January 2025

It has several key implications, says IP expert.

Thailand plans to add 22 products to GIs in 2025

Thailand plans to add 22 products to GIs in 2025

06 January 2025

It aims to raise market value of GI products to over B5.9 billion (US$170.4 million).

Should Gukesh Dommaraju register his name as a trademark?

Should Gukesh Dommaraju register his name as a trademark?

03 January 2025

IP lawyer says the world chess champion should register it or rely on image rights.

KIPO warns Indonesian “Korean Ramyeon” commercial with NewJeans might deceive customers

KIPO warns Indonesian “Korean Ramyeon” commercial with NewJeans might deceive customers

03 January 2025

KIPO voiced worries that local consumers might mistake the noodles for a Korean product.

Apple fails in opposition bid against Wapples trademark registration in Singapore

Apple fails in opposition bid against Wapples trademark registration in Singapore

27 December 2024

No visual, aural and conceptual similarity between the marks, no reasonable likelihood of confusion.

IPO-Pakistan holds consultative sessions for National IP Strategy with WIPO

IPO-Pakistan holds consultative sessions for National IP Strategy with WIPO

23 December 2024

Inclusion of IP education in academe stressed