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IPONZ issues Māori elements guidance; EUIPO implements objectionable marks practice; pharma group signs IPOPHL MoU – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at members of AIPLA visiting the JPO to discuss AI developments, INPI attending Viva Technology in Paris, and much more.

Legal Updates

European Union Latest

General Court: Board of Appeal decision breached opponent’s right to be heard
South Korea Latest

Is use of a mark as a smartphone app icon use in respect of the services provided by the app?
India

Delhi High Court passes summary judgment and awards costs to plaintiff in ANGSANA dispute
Peru

Extraordinary measure implemented to revitalise economy in areas damaged by rain

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Social media in Thailand: what brand owners need to know

In the next edition of our social media brand protection series, we turn our attention to platforms in Thailand.

Five minutes with… INTA’s Annual Meeting co-chairs 2024

WTR chats with 2024 INTA Annual Meeting co-chairs Auma Reggy and Urko Ochoa to discuss what this year’s global trademark event has in store for registered participants.

Tennessee signs ELVIS act; Hong Kong reduces IP tax; US introduces AI copyright transparency rules – legislation and policy watch (April 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

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Analysis

Earth Day: why brands are struggling to register green marks in Southeast Asia

On this year's Earth Day, representatives from Rouse explore the challenges of registering and using green marks in Southeast Asia.

Does the US SHOP SAFE Act go too far in shifting liability?

In this week’s opinion column, Megan Bannigan, Christopher Ford, Kate Saba and Hannah Beattie at Debevoise & Plimpton argue that the current provisions of the US SHOP SAFE Act, while well-intentioned, go too far in shifting liability onto e-commerce sites for online counterfeiting.

Big Five tech US litigation data: Apple

Apple is up for the second instalment of our mini-series looking at trademark litigation involving the Big Five tech firms.

Long Read

Does the US SHOP SAFE Act go too far in shifting liability?

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Overcoming the Inventiveness Barrier to Patentability

Featured in Inside India’s IP Market: a Guide 2024

Under Indian law, there are certain criteria that must be met to obtain a patent. However, these are …

Germany: Trademark Procedures Before the DPMA

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2024

A comprehensive guide to Germany’s trademark law is vital for any party seeking to protect its rights before …

Trade secret litigation and arriving at a definition of ‘commensurate’ security measures

Featured in Inside China’s IP Market: a Guide 2024

Recent Supreme People’s Court judgments attempt to answer the questions of what kinds of security measures are accepted …

Market Insight

Updates from an international team of correspondents who report on recent developments in trademark law and practice in their home jurisdictions, as well as strategic issues and those relating to brand protection, portfolio management and value creation.

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