A new academic paper argues that Amazon has upended the US trademark system with little public recognition, and that questions about trademark law in the modern age need answering.
IP Vietnam recently implemented new initiatives to support IP applicants by slashing fees and accepting correspondences after deadlines have passed.
In a major update, INPI CEO Pascal Faure outlines the innovative tools and services that the office has in place – and those it is developing for the future.
Australia is a wealthy, brand-focused country. For the well-preparedtrademark owner, this is very good news
10 July 2007
2006 was a bumper year for trademark registrations, particularly registrations made using theMadrid Protocol. However, the impressive figures conceal a lingering mistrust of the protocol in somenon-signatory countries, suggesting that there are still several myths and misapprehensionssurrounding the protocol that need to be dispelled
03 May 2007
A key trade hub, a booming economy and a commitmentto protecting IP rights mean that the UAE is an importantjurisdiction in which to register and enforce trademarkrights. The creation of a new IP Unit at Dubai Customs isa further sign that the UAE is getting tough on infringers
03 May 2007
The Japanese government’s ambition to achieveeconomic growth through the development ofintellectual property puts a lot of pressure on thecountry’s IP office
03 May 2007
Germany is an important player in the global economyand the home of a significant number of high-profilebrands, but in recent years the market for trademarklegal services has slowed down. Now, however, it lookslike things could be improving
20 March 2007
The German Patent and Trademark Office faces anumber of challenges, including a surge in applicationsand the need to tackle backlogs. But senior staff areconfident they are up to the job
20 March 2007
Although IP laws were among the first statutes tobe adopted after the disintegration of the SovietUnion, they did not work overnight. The localeconomy needed to grow first and people needed toget used to a new reality. But the perception remainsthat the current situation still reflects the early daysof the new regime, even though significant progresshas been made in the field of IP protection
19 March 2007
Mexico has a developing market for legal services inrelation to trademarks, which has doubled over the past10 years. Filings from foreign mark owners have beenthe mainstay of business for many of the big players,but the likely ratification of the Madrid Protocol andother changes may see a change of emphasis
19 March 2007
On August 25 2006 a US district court sentenced twoChinese nationals to 97 months and 87 monthsrespectively in federal prison – a rare instance inwhich individuals convicted of trademarkcounterfeiting have been sentenced to significant jailtime. Counsel for the plaintiffs tells the story of howan ambitious and complex operation had a successfuloutcome for the brand owners
19 March 2007
Probably no country in the world has had its trademark regime moreheavily scrutinized than China. Even so, it can be hard to separate factfrom fiction. In this roundtable, four experts give it a go
19 March 2007
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