Tag: Trademark Law

The Supreme Court now fully applies the dominancy test to determine confusing similarity in trademarks, focusing on the mark’s most striking features rather than its overall appearance

AIPPI returns to Japan 33 years after its Tokyo event, with over 2,700 participants gathering in Yokohama from September 13-16

Dhoni’s “Captain Cool” trademark faces opposition over distinctiveness and procedural lapses

Malicious IP litigation is disrupting fair competition in China, prompting corporations and regulators

The latest in regulatory trends on brand protection in India, Indonesia, Russia and Taiwan

In Indonesia, the primary law on trademarks is Law No.20 of 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications, known as the Trademark Law

INTA 2025 president Elisabeth Bradley outlines her vision for global IP leadership

In-house counsel roles vary by industry, but growing regulations and geopolitical shifts now bring a shared experience

Trademark enforcement mechanisms in India that brands can use

Reforms and upgrades to trademark and IP regulation around the world have continued apace

Economic reform drives IP transformation in brand creation, collaborations, tech transfers, and mergers & acquisitions

In Indonesia, the primary law on trademarks is Law No. 20 of 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications, known as the Trademark Law

Key laws regulating trademarks in Nigeria include the Trade Marks Act 1965, Trade Marks Regulations 1967, and LFN 2004 acts

Russian law covers all aspects of trademarks to make business convenient and enforce the business’ rights if needed

In 2023, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) received 72,607 patent applications

In early 2016, the authors found 31 stores infringing on the trademarks of Subway, a client of the authors’ firm since 1998

With businesses besieged on multiple fronts, Chinese and international law firms offer tips for survival

Trademark laws are rapidly evolving to ensure businesses can maintain a competitive edge

Big benefits from progressive IP protection but tech advances bring fresh challenges

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) rejected 482,000 bad faith trademark filings in 2021, and made further efforts in 2022

Law firms stress the importance of compliance and risk management for reshaping business