Region: Asia-Pacific

New guidelines on livestreaming e-commerce in Beijing

The guidelines, issued on 8 August 2024, impose compliance obligations on both live streamers and platform operators.

04 September 2024

AI officers, "loose lips" and cross-border licensing: nine takeaways from IPBC Australasia 2024

Brand and IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for forward-looking protection and commercialisation of IP assets at IPBC Australasia.

04 September 2024

Lazada IP protection statistics; Bangkok raids; LeBron James tattoo artist blow – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at HGF introducing a ‘progressive’ parental leave policy, a Turkish Olympic shooter looking to register his viral pose, and more.

03 September 2024

JPO: PENINSULA HILLS unlikely to cause confusion with The Peninsula hotel

Contrary to the examiner, the JPO Appeal Board questioned the high degree of recognition of the hotel The Peninsula.

03 September 2024

NO FAKES introduced; ASEAN design law treaty; El Salvador’s new IP law – legislation and policy watch (August 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

02 September 2024

FIGHTER owner obtains ex parte injunction against FITTER

The decision underscores the significance of safeguarding established trademarks from potential infringement.

02 September 2024

Amended “Operational Points on Hearings for Trademark Dispute Cases” now effective

The amended guidelines provide a more thorough and robust hearing system that allows for timely remedies.

30 August 2024

Nominations open: time to recognise the trademark industry’s very best

Take a minute to nominate the corporate trademark teams that deserve recognition at the next WTR Industry Awards and in the WTR 300.

30 August 2024

Revealed: this year’s Asia-Pacific Trademark 50

We examine the companies protecting trademarks en masse in Australia, China, India, Japan and South Korea – revealing both the largest trademark portfolio owners and the most active filers of the past year.

29 August 2024

Defendant’s argument of “affection” and “devotion” for his sister for adoption of ADIDAS leaves Indian IP world in splits

This case will arguably be remembered for its “hilarious” justification for the adoption of the ADIDAS mark.

29 August 2024