Region: Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

North Korean companies file trademarks in Russia; NKD v NAKED dispute; reaction to EU AI Act – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the adidas motion for a new Thom Browne trial being denied, an OtterBox counterfeit bust, and more.

02 August 2024

North Korea counterfeit import rise; Brazil deposits Hague; USPTO amends Trademark ID Manual – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Peru celebrating the increased participation of women in trademarks, Henkel completing the acquisition of Shiseido Professional, and much more.

06 January 2023

North Korea counterfeit crackdown; Banksy trademarks criticised; MARQUES annual meeting update – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a court ordering Lotus Health Group to sell trademarks, the Georgian IP office establishing a GI commission, Invest Europe and EUIPO teaming up to support SMEs, and much more.

09 July 2021

Designating DPRK: the major brands seeking trademark protection in North Korea

A WTR investigation finds technology giants Apple and Huawei have secured the most trademark registrations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) since 2018.

08 July 2020

Panda Express lawsuit threat, BTS dispute resolved, and Philippines and Laos registry cooperation: news digest 

In our latest round-up, we look at the worst year on record for British retail, the Norway IPO warning of dodgy invoices, Romania implementing an upgrade to its design e-filing system, and much more.

10 January 2020

North Korea establishes IP institute, Amazon intangibles tax win, and Brazil fee request: news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at retail companies leading a ‘brand health’ survey, the Belarus IP office correcting a mistake, the New York Times delving into the world of counterfeit books, and much more.

20 August 2019

North Korea counterfeit threat, Elder Scrolls dispute, and Peru IPO launches WhatsApp service: news digest

In our latest edition, we look at a PUBLIC trademark spat in New York, the Indian tax authorities focusing on IP-related revenue, Brexit electrical safety concerns, fax changes at the EUIPO, and much more.

22 February 2019

Trump, Brexit and Korean reunification: the political issues weighing on the minds of trademark practitioners

​​​​​​​Research from <em>World Trademark Review</em> reveals the political issues that counsel say could significantly impact enforcement efforts, both now and in the future.

07 April 2018

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