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13 June 2025 Ruling marks first time Korean IP office defends foreign GI under free trade agreements | Decision based on similarity between marks, not on existence of economic links between the goods.
28 May 2025
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With the regime affecting UK exports to the EEA set to continue, Charlotte Peach of Taylor Wessing explores some of the practical implications for businesses.
India is bucking the global trend in IP filings and is well placed in key innovation areas, say Ashwin Julka and Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar.
A dupe is, by definition, a copy—and a deception. But could it also erase the original mark? Johanna Gibson of Queen Mary University explores the implications of post-sale confusion.
It is complex but essential work to develop an effective anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy strategy in China, explains Ray (Lei) Zhao of Unitalen Attorneys at Law.
Brand owners in China should be aware of developments in trademark non-use cancellation examinations, says Shufang Zhang of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Nailing the country’s trademark application process can be achieved by following a series of steps, says Cynthia Wang of Kangxin.
Sound marks continue to spark the interest of brand owners—particulary in competitive sectors such as food—but successful registration relies on inherent distinctiveness, explains Joana Fialho Pinto of Inventa.
The Supreme Court’s decision sets a new benchmark in IP protection, marking a key victory for both local and international growers, according to winning counsel Sunny Su of Lusheng.
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21 May 2025 E-commerce newcomer joins likes of Apple, Nike, and Amazon in coalition while under fire over alleged fake goods and unfair competition | Shein ordered to hand over records in Temu dispute | USPTO seeks input as new study raises alarms for counterfeits.
20 May 2025 Two global brands explain how legal teams are treading the fine line between environmental claims and credibility—and why staying quiet could cost more than speaking up.
19 May 2025 Singer-songwriter fights attempt to prevent sale of T-shirts and other apparel bearing the word ‘Mayhem’ | Merch on sale as part of Gaga's latest album promotion | Lost International is claiming $100m in damages from Gaga.
19 May 2025 As AT&T expands its 5G and fibre networks, counsel David Cho speaks to WIPR about the potential of AI, the challenges of modern IP protection, and why ‘agentic AI’ could be a game-changer for in-house counsel.
19 May 2025 Trademark association confirms UK host city at opening ceremony after news accidentally shared on social media the day before | New mission statement and four-year plan embraces diversity and inclusion | ‘We are, as an organisation, a citizen of the world’ says CEO.
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