Region: Africa & Middle East

We unpick the trademark implications of two laws that have come into force in the United Arab Emirates in the past two years.

19 February 2024

It is crucial that the registry takes some steps to address the failings of the current online filing platform.

19 February 2024

Featured in Border and customs protection around the world

In the next part of our regular series on strategies to combat fakes at border points, we check in with the United Arab Emirates.

14 February 2024

The decision notably highlights that copyright infringement cannot be established by the registrar in trademark opposition proceedings.

13 February 2024

WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.

06 February 2024

Paint giant Akzonobel, owner of the DULUX mark, successfully asserted infringement under Section 34(1)(c) of the Trademarks Act, which protects against dilution of well-known marks.

30 January 2024

Featured in Border and customs protection around the world

In another instalment of our series delving into the intricacies of brand protection at borders and ports across the world, our focus shifts to Egypt.

11 January 2024

Perhaps the most awaited and significant change is that Section 9 allows for a trademark to be registered for either goods or services, in accordance with international standards.

11 January 2024

In this latest update, we look at the Taiwan office offering Japan earthquake applicant relief, Lithuania launching trademark mediation, and much more.

03 January 2024

Featured in Border and customs protection around the world

In the next edition from our series, we take readers on a journey to understand the challenges of – and best solutions for – brand protection at South African borders.

21 December 2023