The penalties imposed on counterfeiters in the Gulf region are not stringent enough to act as a deterrent. Brand owners are calling for a rapid implementation of the Unified Gulf Cooperation Council Trademark Law to help them in their fight Full text
Over 150 senior IP professionals attended the third WTR Industry Awards (www.Industry-Awards.com) at the stylish Greg Kucera Gallery in Seattle on May 19 2009. Representatives from the nominated teams mingled with leading private practice lawyers at the exclusive champagne reception in honour of the world’s top in-house trademark counsel. WTR wishes to thank all nominees and sponsors for helping to make the Industry Awards 2009 such a successful event. Full text
Malaysia - The Trademarks Act 1976 and the Trademarks Regulations 1997 provide for the registration of trademarks and service marks in Malaysia. The Malaysian trademark system is substantially based on the system of the United Kingdom. Full text
Netherlands - Trademark owners have several means of enforcing their rights in Benelux. In addition, the scope and effectiveness of enforcement actions have increased since the implementation of the IP Rights Enforcement Directive. Full text