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What is holding Cambodia’s IP system back?

A new academic paper looks to explain why Cambodia's IP system is “underdeveloped compared to its ASEAN counterparts”.

20 June 2024

Brazil grants Scotch whisky GI; Ukraine pledges development of IP mediation – IP office updates

In this latest update, the WIPO Design Law Treaty comments deadline looms, Chile expands its deadlines for Biobío applicants, and much more.

19 June 2024

Meet the IP Hall of Fame inductees of 2024 – Annette Kur

Reshaping European design and trademark law, Professor Kur has made an impact far beyond the walls of academia.

17 June 2024

Regime overhauls in the Americas: how to navigate bumps in the road

A deep dive into the WTR Americas Trademark Prosecution Review 2024 sheds light on the hurdles that IP offices and rights holders are facing when it comes to legislative and administrative changes across the region. 

14 June 2024

Specialist Chapter: Recent USPTO decisions shift understanding of related goods and services in the United States

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2024

There is a growing trend of USPTO examiners using third-party evidence to take a more expansive view of what goods and services are considered related. Practitioners should consider third-party registrations and adopt a similarly broad outlook when advising clients on likelihood of confusion.

14 June 2024

Innovation at the Hong Kong IP Department: update on non-core tools and services

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a new update, representatives from the Hong Kong IP Department reveal the innovative non-core tools and services that the agency offers trademark users – and some of those planned for the future.

13 June 2024

SPTO appoints new director; USPTO reopens AI public consultation; Ukraine pledges Baltic IP cooperation – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the IP heads of Japan and Saudi Arabia meeting, the EUIPO revamping its new website, and much more.

12 June 2024

What a Labour government might mean for UK IP policy

A potential new government may bring closer ties with the European Union and be more open to lobbying, say trademark professionals.

12 June 2024

INTA files EUIPO amicus brief; Lacoste appeals New Zealand cancellation; Authentic acquires Champion – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Matter Labs abandoning the ZK trademark after a crypto backlash, Abion acquiring Lane IP, and much more.

07 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

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