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RSSDelhi High Court Rules in Favour of Renowned Brand Cadbury in Long-Lasting Trademark Infringement Case
After a trial spanning two decades, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of the plaintiff, renowned British brand “Cadbury” in a trademark infringement case. The court analysed the likelihood of confusion of consumers when comparing the genuine product with the alleged counterfeit in-depth.
Guest article from EuroCham Malaysia (IPR Committee): Updates on patent waivers and recent World Trade Organization (WTO) decisions – where are we now?
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the issue of patents and patent waivers into the global spotlight. It was one of the most pressing issues on the agenda at the Twelfth WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva (12–17 June 2022), and was also discussed extensively in the press in many countries...
Conforming to treaty via Law on IP
In the last few years, Vietnam has signed a certain number of international trade agreements which require Vietnam to accede to or approve the WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) within a prescribed time period. Partner Nguyen Thi Hong Anh and junior associate...
Changes in enforcement of IPR in the IP Law of Vietnam
Vietnam has revised quite a lot of provisions with respect to enforcement of intellectual property rights in the Third Amendment to the 2005 IP Law (the “2022 IP Law”) just passed by the National Assembly on June 16, 2022. The 2022 IP Law replaces the 2009 First Amendment and the...
Myanmar: Update on 2019 Trade Mark Law - Notification No. 44/2022
On July 1st, 2022, the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar issued Notification No. 44/2022 which indicates required forms for filing and prosecuting trade marks under the Trade Mark Law of 2019 ("TML"). Although the TML is not yet in force and the “soft opening period” is still in operation...
Montenegro Will Soon Be the 39th Contracting State of the European Patent Convention (EPC)
Dialogues between the EPO and Montenegro to enter the EPC as a contracting state started in 2007. Now, the long-standing cooperation resulted in Montenegro entering the European Patent Convention as of 1 October 2022.
IPOPHL inks deal with INAO to promote more Agri, food GIs
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) signed on 27 July 2022 a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with the French National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO) to establish a framework of cooperation on the promotion of geographical indication...
Number of Start-ups Booms in the Indian State of Gujarat
Providing the right incentives to start a company is not a simple task. Nevertheless, India boasts several success stories pointing in the right direction. Discover how start-up numbers are rising in Gujarat State.
The key changes from the amendments to the Bangui Agreement
On 2 January, a series of major changes to the Bangui Agreement – the governing convention for the OAPI – entered into force. Namely, Annexes III, IV and V of the revised Bangui Agreement.
Vietnam’s National Strategy for foreign investment cooperation aims to spur innovation
On June 2, 2022, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh signed Decision No. 667 which approves the National Strategy for foreign investment cooperation.
Vietnam: intellectual property filing statistics in 2021
We depict below the panoramic overview of intellectual property filings as collected by the Vietnam IP Office (VNIPO) in 2021 in illustration of the disruption caused by the global pandemic for the year. The data cut-off date was 31 December 2021.
Counterfeit products run rampant in e-commerce
HA NOI — Counterfeit products have been witnessing an upsurge recently as counterfeiters move online to hide behind the anonymity of the Internet.
Tran Huu Linh, Director of the General Department of Market Management, admitted that fraudulent trade was rampant in the first six months of 2022.
Intellectual Property in the Metaverse. Episode 5: Enforcement measures and conclusions.
The fifth and last part of our monthly publications on the topic IP in the Metaverse is out!
IPOPHL approves “Bikol Pili” collective mark to support region’s economic recovery
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has approved the collective mark registration of Bicol pili products, opening greater opportunities for pili farmers, processors and traders in the region to attract global markets and reap higher revenues.
Delhi High Court Awards Damages in Favour of Starbucks for the Infringement of the Trademark Frappuccino
Trademark infringements can be very detrimental for rightsholders. This unlawful practice can severely damage the image and reputation of a company and put at risk uninformed consumers.
First Ever Oral Hearing Before the EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal
The EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal was one of the tools created through the 2003-2004 EUTMR revision, in order to ensure uniformity, consistency and coherence of their decisions. Find out the details of the soon to come oral hearing concerning a trademark invalidity request.
“Comedian” – “UNI” case
Cattelan sued for copyright infringement and recent case law from the General Court (GC).
Over 20 tons of suspected fake goods seized in Bac Ninh
HCMC – Law enforcement agencies have seized more than 76,800 suspected counterfeit products, weighed over 20 tons and consisting primarily of perfume and cosmetics, in the northern province of Bac Ninh.
Thailand Remains on USTR Special 301 Report Watch List Progress Continues on Improving Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
In May 2022, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) announced Thailand would remain on the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Special 301 Report Watch List of “Priority Foreign Countries” that are judged to have inadequate protection...
Mexico joins Beijing treaty on Audiovisual Performances
8 Latin American countries (Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, and Peru) are now members of the Treaty