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.
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
New rules implementing the IP Office of the Philippines' authorisation of online means of filing, service and payment aim to make administrative proceedings more consistent and efficient.
12 August 2024
In our latest update, we look at the SPTO introducing a new trademark withdrawal form, the USPTO director being recognised in Forbes for innovation, and more.
07 August 2024
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