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The Non-use of ‘Parliament’ in Malaysia

Mere registration and renewal of a trademark isn’t enough to protect it, even when it was first registered in the 1950s. Geetha K tells the tale of how British American Tobacco lost its Parliament mark to Philip Morris in the Malaysian courts.

AIPPI: Potatoes shine in collective marks session

AIPPI: Is mandatory mediation good for IP?

Mandatory mediation is an opportunity for the parties to communicate.

Washington Redskins Fight for ‘Offensive’ Nickname

The 2015 Asia IP Awards and Shortlist

Ne Bis in Idem and Trademark Actions in China

While it is often obvious when the principle of Ne Bis in Idem is to be applied, in certain circumstances, it may be considered controversial. Rieko Michishita and Lin Zhao examine several special scenarios and consider the application of the princip...

Relevant Ne Bis in Idem Regulations Under Chinese Trademark Law

Singapore “Star” Wars: Converse v. Jazz [2015] SGIPOS 11

What’s in a Colour? Deere & Co. & Anr. v. S. Harcharan Singh & Ors

Red Bull Means More than Power Drinks in Taiwan

Red Bull TM famous in energy drinks, automobile and fashion products.

Voting underway for the 2015 Asia IP Awards

China Has Accepted 235 Sound Trademark Applications

INTA Hosts Trademark Administrators and Practitioners Meeting in Spain

Taiwan IP Trends Q2 2015

TPP Concludes With Insights into The IP Chapter