There are several key aspects of Thailand’s registration process that rights holders need to know, from the first-to-file system to renewals. One crucial element is that examiners often consider abbreviated marks to be non-distinctive; the same goes for captions or descriptions of goods or services.
Securing geographical indications in China can be difficult for brand owners, but gaining a thorough understanding the current examination practices will increase the chances of success. The CNIPA issued guidelines last year that clarify the boundaries of these rights, which should bolster post-registration protection.
Recent amendments to the IP Law emphasise the role of third-party observations in the examination of trademark applications. The new legislation makes it easier for third parties to bring potential conflicts to the IP office and serves as a cost-effective safeguard in Vietnam’s registration system.
In a ruling that will have significant implications for trademark owners and would-be infringers, the Intellectual Property High Court of Kuala Lumpur has broadened the concept of “use in the course of trade” to include goods in transit.
04 July 2024
All the primary IP legislation you need is now at your fingertips, thanks to WTR's new repository.
27 June 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at major record labels taking on AI tool Udio in a US class-action suit, Fovea IP and Obviously expanding on their partnership, and much more.
25 June 2024
A new academic paper looks to explain why Cambodia's IP system is “underdeveloped compared to its ASEAN counterparts”.
20 June 2024
The Delhi High Court has shed light on the boundaries of comparative advertising in a trade dress dispute over NIVEA’s Crème face cream, highlighting the courts’ role in safeguarding consumer interests. Businesses and rights holders should be cautious to operate within these limitations when marketing their products.
20 June 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at the EasyGroup boss complaining of a “new trend” among UK courts ruling “not in favour of trademark owners”, and much more.
18 June 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at Porsche remaining the most valuable luxury brand, the US Supreme Court denying a petition for clarity on likelihood of confusion, and more.
14 June 2024
A deep dive into the WTR Americas Trademark Prosecution Review 2024 sheds light on the hurdles that IP offices and rights holders are facing when it comes to legislative and administrative changes across the region.
14 June 2024
The Chilean Trademark Office has thus far interpreted the Madrid Protocol as self-executing, causing legal uncertainty for international users and limited regulation of nullity actions. This raises questions about how IP Law 19039 and the Exempt Resolution 184-2022 should be applied under the system.
14 June 2024
When engaging with the US trademark system, there are some critical principles that rights holders should note. It is crucial to have a concrete understanding of how to navigate restrictions on registrations, the complexities of non-traditional marks and grounds for opposition – alongside the USPTO’s new trademark search platform.
14 June 2024
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