Region: Asia-Pacific

The wait is (almost) over for local certificates for IR designations

A technical glitch at the Trademark Office has now been resolved, which represents a significant milestone for brand owners waiting for their local certificates.

29 August 2024

Bollywood singer prevails in first AI voice-cloning infringement decision in India

The Bombay High Court has ruled in favour of Bollywood celebrity Arijit Singh in an infringement dispute. This first-of-its-kind decision will be critical for future personality rights protection cases in India as it highlights the growing need to reconcile IP rights with the evolving capabilities of AI.

29 August 2024

Kazakhstan issues IP fraud warning; Sweden PRV appoints new DG; trademark increase in Ireland – IP office updates

In our latest update, we look at IPOPHL issuing new rules, the Paraguay IP office head celebrating her first year in office, and more.

28 August 2024

Beijing IP Court provides clarification on applying parallel import defence

The Beijing IP Court has determined that a prior relationship between Beijing Sanfo and X-Bionic AG did not establish the relationship necessary to constitute a parallel import defence.

28 August 2024

What makes Puma’s trademark team award winners in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Puma’s deft handling of a global shake-up to its brand strategy and rapid adoption of new technologies has won its trademark team this year’s EMEA award.

27 August 2024

Japan dismisses David Chandler’s opposition against CHANDLER and CHANDLER BATS

USPTO rejection of US applications is insufficient evidence to establish a high degree of popularity and reputation of CHANDLER, rules the Japan Patent Office.

27 August 2024

Proactiveness and global scalability: Coupang’s success in trademark protection

Nina Ramesh, Coupang director and senior associate general counsel of intellectual property, shows us what goes into building WTR's Asia-Pacific Team of the Year.

26 August 2024