Region: Asia-Pacific

New e-court system aims to simplify proceedings and significantly drive down operational costs in Indonesia

Featured in Asia-Pacific Trademark Litigation Review 2024

The debut of a digital platform for all Commercial Court cases will create a more effective and efficient system for all parties – provided the technological advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

25 August 2023

NFTs, the metaverse and blockchain technology create new risks to brand protection in Singapore

Featured in Asia-Pacific Trademark Litigation Review 2024

While brand owners look to expand their IP portfolios to include digital goods and services, there remains considerable uncertainty arising from the lack of infringement remedies for tackling bad actors in the digital Wild West.

25 August 2023

Practitioners in China turn to civil litigation to combat trademark squatters

Featured in Asia-Pacific Trademark Litigation Review 2024

In conjunction with the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, administrative and civil procedures help brand owners quash trademark squatting and hoarding. Noteworthy cases further highlight a national focus on proactively preventing the market infiltration or abuse of processes associated with such IP violations.

25 August 2023

Proposed revisions to China’s trademark law take aim at bad-faith applications and boost protection

Featured in Asia-Pacific Trademark Litigation Review 2024

The country’s trademark infringement judgment criteria are set for a significant overhaul in coming years, compelling rights holders to closely analyse differences between the current and proposed legislation.

25 August 2023

Effective litigation key to protecting trademarks in booming Indian pharmaceutical industry

Featured in Asia-Pacific Trademark Litigation Review 2024

The tremendous growth of the country’s life sciences sector has contributed to economic success and proliferating IP registrations. However, this rapid development continues to open the door for infringers, compelling litigators to step up their game to protect valuable drugs and medications.

25 August 2023

Alternative methods to curb trademark squatting amid post-registration opposition abolition

A draft amendment to Taiwan’s Trademark Act is set to replace the post-registration opposition system with invalidation proceedings. It will introduce a trial and appeal board and will allow third parties to submit observations during the pre-registration examination process.

24 August 2023

Delhi High Court rules ex parte against sellers of ‘not for sale’ Calvin Klein tester perfumes

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Calvin Klein owner Coty, in a case against online retailers passing off perfume samples.

24 August 2023

2024 Industry Awards and WTR 300 nominations – now open

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23 August 2023

Tracking Shein’s growth through its trademark portfolio

We reflect on the shopping platform’s increasing dominance over the past decade by analysing its trademark filing activity.

23 August 2023

Fight of the air carriers – High Court grants injunction to stop AirAsia from selling competitor tickets on its app

The injunction prevents continued sales of Malaysia Airlines and Firefly tickets on the AirAsia SuperApp, while the court decides on the unauthorised use of trademarks on electronic platforms.

23 August 2023

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