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Refusal to register perfume bottle shape overturned on appeal

A 3D perfume bottle in the shape of a female torso was found to be capable of fulfilling the essential functions of a trademark.

AI is the solution to its own disruption: exclusive interview with MarqVision CEO

The brand protection platform's CEO insists traditional monitoring methods “simply are not sustainable” as AI provides the solution to advanced counterfeiting online.

Pune court allows local restaurant to use BURGER KING mark following 13-year dispute

The judgment serves as a warning that trademark rights are significantly influenced by actual use in India.

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India has a new IP court in the works

The Karnataka High Court is drafting rules for a new IP division, marking a first for the country.

19 August 2024

Hong Kong seeks to enhance Copyright Ordinance to meet AI challenges

The Hong Kong government has released a consultation paper to address legislative adaptations to the Copyright Ordinance in response to AI advancements.

19 August 2024

Manchester United counterfeits seized; Starbucks win in Pakistan; SUPER HERO genericism battle – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the Megaupload founder being extradited to the US, Rouse acquiring Konsert Strategy & IP, and more.

16 August 2024

Nike’s campaign against online counterfeiters has borne fruit, US litigation data suggests

The embattled sportwear giant has achieved success in enforcing its US marks.

16 August 2024

adidas wins $1,200 in exemplary costs in trademark infringement case

The Delhi Commercial Court has awarded adidas AG a permanent injunction and exemplary damages of $1,200 against a local trademark infringer.

16 August 2024

How to manage IP-infringing licensing breaches in China

The most common types of non-compliance when it comes to IP licensing agreements, and how best to pursue action when breaches occur.

15 August 2024

CNIPA cracks down on assessing anonymised non-use cancellations for bad faith

Due to concerns that some actors may abuse the non-use cancellation process to harass legitimate registered trademark owners, the CNIPA is now considering the intentions of frequent filers of non-use cancellation actions.

15 August 2024

St Kitts and Nevis joins Hague; IP upheaval in El Salvador; Philippines suspends on-site filing – IP office updates

In our latest update, we look at the IP Office of the Slovak Republic apologising, the Indian registry closing on Thursday, and more.

14 August 2024

Meta: no likelihood of confusion between two thumbs up

The Swiss Federal Administrative Court has affirmed there is no likelihood of confusion between Meta Platform’s LIKE device mark and a third-party thumbs up.

14 August 2024

Protecting national trademarks – an exclusive interview with the Ukrainian IP Office

WTR sits down with the first deputy director of the Ukrainian IP Office to discuss the importance of protecting national symbols.

13 August 2024

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