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IP Australia updates fees; Ukraine adopts new GI rules; Libya reopens trademark operations – IP office updates

In our latest update, we look at the USPTO's new TTAB filing functionality, the UKIPO issuing updated guidance on Civil Procedure Rules, and more.

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.

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.

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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

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

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

AI integration at ASEAN and Hong Kong IP offices – at a glance

IP offices across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Hong Kong are taking a proactive approach to adopting AI in trademark procedures.

26 August 2024

The role of IP offices “will drastically change”: BOIP director general on developing a "fully inclusive" strategic plan

The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property’s new director general discusses the organisation's new strategic plan, aligning priorities with the EUIPO, and exchanging best practices on IP awareness, ADR and AI.

22 August 2024

Philippines issues implementing regulations of Internet Transactions Act to regulate e-commerce and protect IP rights

Effective July 2025, the new Internet Transactions Act prescribes a takedown enforcement mechanism and imposes subsidiary liability on e-marketplaces and digital platforms.

22 August 2024

How to respond to refusals on relative grounds in China

In this guest analysis, Rouse trademark attorney Echo Zhao discusses ways in which applicants can get their marks registered the first time around, or else overcome refusals on relative grounds.

21 August 2024

JPO rejects Apple opposition against quarter-cut apple mark

The Japan Patent Office has found a low degree of similarity between Apple’s logo and a device mark representing a quarter-cut apple.

20 August 2024

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

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