SEP vote fallout; GI shake-up; landmark AI act – legislation and policy watch (March 2024)
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
Limited financial resources, an uptick in trademark squatting and the growing risks of product piracy in the pharmaceutical space demand a closer look at the different resolution strategies being adopted by litigation experts across the globe.
In a case involving traditional Indian textiles, the Delhi High Court has shed light on the challenges in safeguarding cultural heritage marks against commercial misuse and the heavy burden of proof on the plaintiff to prove that a registration is invalid.
The regulations impose stricter rules on collective and certification trademarks, while providing guidance on the use of geographical names in such marks.
13 March 2024
In an infringement dispute involving two baby product retailers, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that the TTAB erred in its application of several DuPont factors when it analysed the similarity between two marks.
07 March 2024
Cosmetic company 82°E has prevailed in an infringement suit brought by Lotus Herbal alleging likelihood of confusion. The Delhi High Court’s decision sheds light on the complexities of product branding and clarifies the distinction between characteristic descriptions and brand identifiers.
07 March 2024
For rights holders that want to protect their trademarks in the Western Balkans, it is crucial to understand the laws that govern trademark filing and maintenance processes across the region.
07 March 2024
Copyright and trademark protections are improving in a number of countries, the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center’s 2024 International IP Index reveals.
04 March 2024
In an attempt to address a legal loophole, a recent prejudicial interpretation by the Andean Tribunal has mandated the courts of the member countries to incorporate proceedings for the cancellation of trade names into their procedural system.
01 March 2024
The High Court of Calcutta has clarified when common words can be used as registered trademarks. The dispute between two paint companies illustrates how use of regular words by other industry players can impact a business’s exclusive trademark rights.
29 February 2024
The draft regulation provides guidance on the sweeping amendments to the Charter of the French language introduced by Bill 96.
28 February 2024
The draft laws - one on trademarks, and one on patents, utility models and supplementary protection certificates - attempt to remedy legal deficiencies and align Albanian law with EU legislation.
27 February 2024
Recent developments in Chile, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela illustrate why the Latin American region should feature in all global trademark strategies.
26 February 2024
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