Authorities are fighting tooth and nail to rewrite the country’s reputation as a hub for counterfeiters, but despite these efforts illicit traders continue to infiltrate digital and physical markets.
In a deep dive into the intricate area of preliminary injunctions, the Fifth Circuit has shed valuable light on the details of proper jurisdiction to issue such a motion. The finding is the latest twist in a trademark dispute involving the manufacturer of the well-known KitchenAid.
Administrative Instruction No 08/2023 guarantees the rights of trademark applicants while reinforcing those of earlier trademark owners.
Procedures for trademark revocation and declarations of invalidity will now be initiated before the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office.
17 August 2023
New data reveals that INTA is engaging in more political lobbying in Washington DC than ever before.
16 August 2023
In our latest round-up, we look at the Mongolian IP office and the USPTO pledging cooperation, a security company launching an anti-cyber-attack tool for law firms, and much more.
15 August 2023
A recent case emphasises the need to align the register of companies and the register of trademarks as regards the reservation of company names.
15 August 2023
This week’s Saturday opinion considers bills being proposed in South Korea to increase the responsibility and liability of e-commerce platforms in combatting counterfeiting.
12 August 2023
The development marks a significant shift in legal dynamics, particularly with regard to trademark enforcement.
11 August 2023
The effects of the K-Swiss dispute before the Trademark Office are still being felt across India today, as absolute grounds of refusal under the Trademark Act are being more seriously deliberated. The office’s decision sheds light on the nuances of proving whether a trademark constitutes a geographical indication.
10 August 2023
In an education dispute, the 10th Circuit emphasised that establishing separate markets and detailing specific services for rights holders utilising a mark that closely resembles another in the same industry is critical.
10 August 2023
Meera Chature Sankhari and Sheetal Sharma at Jupiter Law Partners examine landmark judgments from around the world to reveal the precedents shaping the legal framework surrounding NFTs and intellectual property.
10 August 2023
In reversing and remanding a TTAB decision, an appeal court has reaffirmed that carefully and accurately applying DuPont factors is critical in disputes involving similar registered and unregistered trademarks.
03 August 2023
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