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RSSSingapore: Trade mark proprietor faces the music for application made in bad faith
On 18 April 2023, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore's (IPOS) Principal Assistant Registrar ("Registrar") held that a trademark that was applied for in bad faith should be declared invalid in its entirety.
Bimbo vs BimboBike - Little Mermaid case
This week in the news, a famous bread company opposes a cycling trade mark application, and the Danish Supreme Court rules on the Little Mermaid case.
EPO Announces: 2023 Young Inventors Prize Finalists
The European Patent Office (EPO) has revealed three finalists for the 2023 Young Inventors Prize, shortly after the announcement of the European Inventor Award finalists.
SiKey SIA v. La Saint B.V. and U.S. Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol image infringed copyright.
This week in the news, a recent decision of the EUIPO Board of Appeal and Andy Warhol’s estate copyright infringement case
Intellectual Property and E-Commerce in India (Part 1)
We will be posting shortly the second part of the series on practical measures and legal remedies available to protect your IP in the Indian E-commerce market.
All you need to know about Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Brazil
NDAs are legally enforceable in Brazil and widely used for general business purposes whenever a party needs to disclose sensitive or confidential information to its counterpart before the performance of a business project, commercial transaction, collaboration, due diligence, or hiring employees.
E-commerce MOU gains more allies to fight counterfeiting, piracy online
Eight companies and organizations became part of the e-commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to lay down a code of practice and strengthen coordination among ecommerce platforms and brand owners in protecting intellectual property (IP) rights online.
EC Publishes Report on Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries: India Remains as Priority 2 Country
The Commission recently published its biennial Report on the “Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries”. The report states that India continues to be priority 2 country for the European Union (EU).
EU Agri-Food Business Delegation in India
EU Agriculture Commissioner will be visiting India on 6-12 December 2023, accompanied by a business delegation of senior representatives from the EU agri-food sector. The Commissioner invites in particular the manufacturers of geographical indication products.
EC Publishes: Report on Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries
The Commission recently published its biennial Report on the “Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries” which identifies so-called ‘priority countries’ in which the state of IPR protection and enforcement is a source of major concern.
EC publishes new report “Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries”: Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador remain as priority 3 countries
The European Commission (EC) recently published its biennial Report on the “Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries”. Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador remain as priority 3 countries for the European Union (EU).
Without image rights, social media influencers have other options in Singapore
In the absence of image rights in Singapore, there is no shortage of options for social media influencers in the country whose names, photos, signatures and personal brands have been used without their knowledge and consent.
Myanmar Grants Extension for Authorized Representative Form and Trademark Filing Fee Payment
On May 16, 2023, Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD) announced an extension of one more month for submission of notarized appointment of representative forms (or “TM-2 forms”) and for payment of official filing fees for trademarks.
ISP liabilities under the amended IP Law And Decree on Copyright
What do Intermediary Service Providers need to do to comply with the requirements in Vietnam.
Can brand-jamming trigger IP infringement claims?
A look at a common practice used by NGOs and its potential risks in terms of IP infringement.
Indonesia stresses importance of safeguarding traditional knowledge
The Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) of the Law and Human Rights Ministry stressed the significance of safeguarding traditional knowledge and genetic resources for promoting human well-being.
Singapore businesses encouraged to adopt intellectual property strategies
SINGAPORE companies can leverage their intellectual property (IP) for better growth, with two recent studies showing a positive link between IP and business performance.
EU Customs Reform
On 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968.
Commission releases its Report on Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries
The European Commission published today its biennial Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries.
Super Simon found distinctive and Natera winning patent case.
This week in the news, a decision of the EUIPO’s Board of Appeal and Natera wins against ArcherDX in a patent case.