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.
Brand and IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for forward-looking protection and commercialisation of IP assets at IPBC Australasia.
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
In the past 12 months the Irish Trademarks Act 1996has been amended for the first time and the Irishcourts have issued an exceptional number of decisions– all of which translates into a more sophisticated legalenvironment for brand owners
09 November 2007
The head of trademarks and related matters at theWorld Intellectual Property Organization shares hisviews on recent developments and what lies ahead forthe international organization
09 November 2007
The trademarks services of the Turkish Patent Institutehave improved considerably over a very short period,particularly in terms of processing speed. But issuesremain as to the quality of some decisions
09 November 2007
The UK trademark examination process will changedramatically next month when relative grounds are nolonger considered by the registry
11 September 2007
Earlier this year OHIM published the results of itssecond user satisfaction survey. The findings showthat while progress has been made, there is still somework to be done
11 September 2007
Singapore is making progress towards becoming aregional IP hub by amending its already maturetrademark law
11 September 2007
As the default courts for EU-wide Communitytrademark and Community design disputes betweennon-European parties, the courts in Alicante are ofcrucial importance to mark owners outside theEuropean Union. In the time since their creation in2004, they have been busy clarifying their level ofjurisdiction and their functions
11 September 2007
As numbers of applications fortrademarks at the US Patent andTrademark Office continue to grow,the Trademark Operation is faced withnumerous problems, such as delaysand inconsistencies. But embracingnew technology and working methodsis helping it meet the rising demand
10 July 2007
A number of key amendments to Korean trademark law came into force on July 1 2007. They broaden the scope of protection for trademarks and bring into effect a number of important practice changes
10 July 2007
Australia is a wealthy, brand-focused country. For the well-preparedtrademark owner, this is very good news
10 July 2007
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