Region: Asia-Pacific

Legal Updates you may have missed: fashion and luxury’s latest courtroom wins

The second instalment in our series highlighting Legal Updates you may have missed explores recent successes for Canada Goose, Hermès, Lacoste and Skechers.

12 July 2024

BASMATI bombs in New Zealand

The IP Office of New Zealand has upheld the decision to reject the Indian Government's application to register BASMATI as a certification mark.

12 July 2024

MuleBuy emerges as leading Chinese shopping agent after Pandabuy raid and Hoobuy complaints

Weeks after a massive raid at Pandabuy warehouses in China, new Chinese shopping agents are looking to become the go-to place for sending counterfeit goods.

11 July 2024

Legal Updates you may have missed: when rights holders can’t pin down position marks

We kick off our latest series highlighting Legal Updates you may have missed by examining the lessons learned from unsuccessful attempts to register non-traditional position marks.

11 July 2024

Opposition window closes on first applications published under new Myanmar Trademark Law

The Myanmar IPD has reached a significant milestone in the implementation of the new law, but trademark owners and practitioners now shoulder full responsibility for monitoring the office’s publications of applications for potential conflicts.

11 July 2024

Delhi High Court permits refurbishment of end-of-life hard drives, but with disclaimers and manufacturer’s mark

The Delhi High Court has permitted a number of defendants to sell refurbished end-of-life hard disk drives provided that they comply with certain directions.

11 July 2024

Georgia launches IP digitisation project; WIPO opens 2024 General Assembly; IPONZ introduces new learning hub – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the departure of two Poland IP office deputy presidents, Philippines calling for comments on proposed RAPID Rules, and much more.

10 July 2024

Interview exclusive: secretary general of Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre reveals plans for future growth

The ADNDRC has seen a 33% increase in UDRP cases over the past five years, as new domain name issues emerge, exclusive interview reveals. 

08 July 2024

Tesla ordered to settle India dispute; Trump sneaker counterfeit lawsuit; Huawei sells AITO – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the NCAA being sued by 16 more college athletes, The Rolling Stones heading to the metaverse, and much more.

05 July 2024

Social media in Indonesia: what brand owners need to know

In the next instalment of our exclusive social media series, WTR focuses on what rights holders need to know about platforms in Indonesia.

04 July 2024

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