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RSSOut Now: New Case Study on Protection of Well-Known Trade Marks in India
Tracing the story of the Austrian SME "TrainShoes", the case study sheds light on how the company successfully established its brand in the Indian market, but was soon confronted with IP infringement
INAPI Chile new guide for processing trade marks and patents under the new IP Law
The content of the Guide is updated and incorporates the changes introduced by the new Chilean IP Law, which entered into force on May 9, 2022.
Exclusion from watchlist proof that gov’t protects IP rights — IPOPHL
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s continuous exclusion from a watchlist for intellectual property (IP) concerns is proof that the government remains committed to protecting creatives and entrepreneurs, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said on Monday.
New IP Law comes into force in Chile
In Chile, a new IP Law has entered into force as of 9 May 2022
The General Court ruling on the applicability of article 17 DSM Directive and Apple’s trade secret lawsuit.
The GC ruled on the applicability of article 17 of the DSM Directive. Apple sues start-up for trade secret infringement.
Indonesia Introduces Shopping Center and Mall Certification Program to Fight Sale of Counterfeits
The presence of counterfeit goods in the Indonesian market is a stubbornly persistent challenge that has plagued the country for many years. The United States Trade Representative’s Special...
New Case Study: Patents vs. Trade Secrets
The showcases central lessons learned by a European inventor, who developed a formula for a probiotic medical food and brought this to the US and Indian market.
Update on View of Inventions Related to Computer Programs in Vietnam
In accordance with Article 59.2 of the Law on Intellectual Property issued in 2005, as amended and supplemented in 2009 and 2019 (“IP Law”), Vietnamese law currently does not recognize the protection of...
López de Haro vs López de Heredia and news regarding the “Wavy Baby” case
Recent case law from the General Court and an update on the “Wavy Baby” case.
Brand owner’s guide to creating a customs outreach & training programme in Asia
Published on World Trademark Review, this is a full guide on how brand owners can navigate counterfeit issues in ASEAN.
Manual for Geographical Indications in Africa
A comprehensive manual on GIs in Africa has been developed by several experts under the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation project in Africa (AfrIPI).
Change in the Amounts of the Individual Fee: Singapore
The Director General of WIPO has received a further communication from the Government of Singapore informing WIPO that the new amounts of the individual fee payable in respect of Singapore will be applied as from May 26, 2022, instead of May 8, 2022, as earlier communicated.
Is the EU's IP System Lacking? European Court of Auditors Claims Yes
The European Court of Auditors has published a report in which it criticises the EU’s legal framework for the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) as not effective enough.
Department of Intellectual Property launches Urgent Patent Service D-Day 1 June
Starting in June 2022, Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) will be launching a Fast-Track System for patent registration.
New Trademark Examination Guidelines Recognise Distinctiveness of Marks Consisting of Letters and Numerals
In early 2022 Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property issued its new examination guidelines for trademark registration, replacing the previous guidelines dating from 2011. The new guidelines seek to ensure that the examination of...
Thailand can't shake off IPR watch list placing
Despite the progress it has made towards improving intellectual property rights protection last year, Thailand remains on the United States Trade Representatives' (USTR) Watch List this year, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) said on Monday.
Most Brazen Plagiarism Cases of the Year: "Plagiarius" Prize Winners 2022 Announced
A jury of industry and media representatives has selected the annual winners of the Plagiarius Competition for the most blatant plagiarised goods.
New European Innovation Agenda: EC Opens Call for Evidence
Have your say on the development of the new European Innovation Agenda.
Brazil and Portugal further cooperate and discuss a provisional patent application model
Both Portuguese and Brazilian INPIs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation activities between the two IP Offices
Joint EUIPO-CPVO Publication: Community Plant Variety Rights Support EU’s Economic and Environmental Goals
The Community Plant Variety Rights System is an essential motor for the EU economy and the environment, a new study by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) finds.