The decisions constitute a significant development in cancellation proceedings in Laos, and will hopefully build momentum for other types of adversarial proceedings.
Stock markets rebound, with energy brands the top performers, but adidas' share price suffers from Kanye split.
SENADI upheld oppositions against applications for the mark FUNKY CAT in Classes 9, 35 and 37 on the ground that there was a likelihood of confusion or association with the mark CAT.
With the growing risk of scams on Twitter, IP professionals are being urged to increase their monitoring of the social platform to find and report newly verified accounts impersonating major brands.
11 November 2022
The case highlights the importance of the potential of confusing similarity in interim injunction proceedings, even when considering unregistered designs.
08 November 2022
In our latest round-up, we look at UK IP cases being added to a WIPO database, IKEA threatening an indie game developer with a trademark infringement suit, and much more.
04 November 2022
September was a challenging month in the stock markets, with the WTR Brand Elite dropping eight points and hitting its lowest level since October 2020.
31 October 2022
A recent report urges companies to halt political spending to “minimise the risk of blowback”, which can include significant harm to brand reputation.
19 October 2022
In our latest round-up, we look at Molson Coors seeking a new trial in its Stone Brewing dispute, Bored Ape Yacht Club entering a consumer goods licensing deal, and much more.
11 October 2022
In a major update from our series highlighting physical marketplaces that reportedly engage in the trade of counterfeit goods, we head to Kazakhstan.
06 October 2022
A new EUIPO discussion paper highlights the key challenges facing transport and logistics services companies while offering best practices for combatting illicit activity along international trade routes.
28 September 2022
In this update from our series on marketplaces around the globe that are reportedly notorious for being counterfeit havens, we head to Egypt.
22 September 2022
Stock market volatility continued in August, despite being a positive month for media companies.
21 September 2022
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