Region: Asia-Pacific

FORTNITE owner defeated in FORTNIGHT invalidation action

Epic Games Inc, the developer of famous online game Fortnite, failed to invalidate the mark FORTNIGHT for various goods and services in Classes 9, 16, 28, 35, 41 and 43.

13 June 2024

7NOW dispute: Full Court considers use on website banner

The decision provides useful guidance on what trademark use can be established by use on a banner on a website with links to other pages.

12 June 2024

One day left: last chance to share trademark practice insights

The deadline to complete the inaugural Global IP Benchmarking Survey is tomorrow. And we want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to share your input.

10 June 2024

JPO finds no similarity between SOFTWEAR and SOFTWAIR

A key factor in the JPO Appeal Board’s decision was that SOFTWAIR has three possible pronunciations.

10 June 2024

More descriptions accepted for addition into IPOS classification database for suggested goods and services

Brand owners are encouraged to consider specification items that may be of interest and make submissions to protect their rights.

07 June 2024

“Firmly committed to opposing infringement” – Hoobuy distances itself from Pandabuy in exclusive interview

In an interview, a Hoobuy representative reveals it has launched a brand-blocking mechanism within its search function featuring more than 8,000 blocked keywords.

06 June 2024

What a Modi third term means for IP policy in India

Local lawyers expect Narendra Modi, who will be the prime minister of India for another five years, to continue pro-IP policies.

06 June 2024

Hong Kong ditches paper certificates; IPOS scam warning; Brazil hosts GI event – IP office updates

In this update, we look at the Slovenian and Portuguese IP offices partnering up, the IP Office of Singapore launching a podcast series, and much more.

05 June 2024

Blow for Vans Inc as Delhi High Court holds that prior use trumps well-known marks

The recognition of a mark as well known does not give an automatic right to its owner to apply for rectification of other marks that have subsisted on the register for several years.

05 June 2024

Cambodian anti-counterfeit authority loses power to investigate offences following corruption investigation

The Cambodian Counter Counterfeit Committee has undergone a major restructuring that will see its powers to investigate and arrest counterfeiters slashed under new leadership, after allegations of corruption surfaced last year.

04 June 2024