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Min Son of Hanol IP & Law explains why strategic trademark management plans have become more important than ever as a new system is brought in to address the issue of senior conflicting mark rejections [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 2024 firm rankings for trademark disputes and protection work are now available on ipstars.com [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

IP STARS, Managing IP's accreditation title, reveals its latest rankings for trademark work today, including which firms are on the up [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lawyers say a ruling concerning liability for trademark infringement could give company directors an easy way out and create litigation uncertainty [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alejandro Salas of Olivares questions whether requiring the submission of original objects for comparison is hindering the proper enforcement of trademark rights and represents an 'improper interpretation' of the criminal statute [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Inexperienced business owners should be wary of 'simple' DIY trademark solutions and opt for an attorney instead [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sources discuss the key takeaways from a California federal court's decision to back three AI platforms that had been sued by a group of artists for copyright infringement [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mutlu Yıldırım Köse, Baran Güney, and Su Yücel of Gün + Partners analyse recent court decisions in Turkey aimed at tackling the complex legal relationship between trade names and trademark infringement [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Another Indian outsourcing company has admitted to infringing US real estate company CoStar's copyrighted material on instruction from rival business Crexi [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The company could risk facing trademark infringement claims, or someone else taking the former brand, according to sources [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The practice of collecting training data for AI also comes under the microscope as counsel delve into the legal issues raised by artist soundalikes [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jeanine Coetzer of Spoor & Fisher highlights several problems with a trademark decision by the Gauteng High Court that has been overturned by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chi Lan Dang and Linh Thi Mai Nguyen of Tilleke & Gibbins explain the tactics that can help to minimise the risk of trademark infringement [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Marco Stief of Maiwald reports on a ruling by the CJEU that significantly extends the liability of online platforms for third-party trademark infringement and explains what it means for online marketplaces and trademark owners [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bill Shipsey, along with Art for Amnesty, has been sued for trademark infringement by Amnesty International [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The charity said it was with a heavy heart that it decided to take action against Art for Amnesty and its creator Bill Shipsey for trademark infringement [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vogue magazine's decision to target a village pub with a cease-and-desist letter shows how in-house enforcement strategies can go badly wrong [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Yan Zhang of Lifang & Partners analyses the significance of a High Court ruling that should deter trademark hoarders from acts constituting unfair competition [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Xue Li, Jingjing Wu and Mingzhao Yang of AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office discuss the development of the law regarding OEMs and trademark infringement in China [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Attorneys who won and fought multimillion dollar trademark infringement awards explain say good stories are the key to success [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Counsel at BMO Financial Group, Atlassian and two other companies explain how industry norms, robust contracts, and thorough IP protection can help prevent infringement from collaborators [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Min Son of Hanol IP & Law discusses a recent case in which the Fishcake Restaurant trademark was invalidated because the owner sold sausage stew, rather than fishcakes [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Managing IP is delighted to reveal the IP STARS 2022 rankings of the leading firms for trademark work. This is the first set of ranking results for the 2022 edition of IP STARS, a research project which started in September 2021. The rankings over the following pages cover more than 20 jurisdictions and are organised by region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Managing IP has published the IP STARS 2022 trademark rankings online [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Workplace culture and mental health became the focus of discussion when trademark counsel met in London last week [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Xiao Wang and Shouqi Guo of Lifang & Partners look at the first judgment in China to award both punitive damages and statutory damages [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Counsel welcome the Taiwanese government's proposal to amend piracy and trademark infringement provisions, but worry that they might not pass soon [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on how to obtain trade mark protection in China, how its system work and why the reform in its law is required. It mentions that the Chinese Trade Mark Law in 2001 has revised the recognition and protection of well-known registered trade marks which is limited to the situation where the similar trade mark for dissimilar goods and services is valid. It reports that owners of brands are frustrated due to the complex procedure for obtaining trade mark protection.

The article discusses the avoidable mistakes made by brand owners dealing with China's trade mark system and present suggestions of rectifying them. It is stated that one classic error that intellectual property (IP) owner usually make is not to file jurisdiction first. It is mentioned that a weak Chinese trade mark is often selected by IP owners resulting in a brand with little resonance with China's consumers.

The article discusses some possible amendments to the Trade Marks Act in Malaysia planned by Intellectual Property Corp. of Malaysia (MyIPO) and focuses on some significant court cases related to trademarks. It is stated tat various non-traditional marks including motion and smell will be embraced as registrable trade marks. In the case McCurry Restaurant (KL) Sdn Bhd v McDonald's Corp. 3 CLJ 540, McDonald's claimed that McCurry Restaurant had passed off the McDonald's business as its own.

The article presents suggestions on securing protection against trademark infringement in China. It is advised to seek defensive registrations for other goods and services and seek standard trade mark registration for key goods or services if budget allows. It is stated that via either administrative means or judicial procedures, recognition of well-known trade mark status can be sought in China. It is recommended to bear in mind that well-known marks or signs are the key assets.

The article offers tips for avoiding company name clashes in various countries. In the U.S., rules on the creation of corporations, partnerships and other business entities are established separately by each state. Under Hong Kong, China law, there is no requirement for company names to be screened for trademark infringement prior to the incorporation of a company. In Great Britain, a trademark owner cannot prevent a third party registering a company name which is similar to its trade mark.

Editha R Hechanova of Hechanova & Co analyses the latest decision in the long-running dispute over the Chin Chun Su trademark in the Philippines [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Supreme Court of India's recent trademark infringement ruling on identical marks is welcome, but counsel hope that the forum settles more key issues soon [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Yan Zhang and Lin Mu of Lifang & Partners explain how a recent case involving the VANS trademark shows how punitive damages are applied in China [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Managing IP can exclusively reveal details of the case, including those related to the claims of damaged goodwill and copyright and trademark infringement [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wongrat Ratanaprayul of Tilleke & Gibbins provides insight into Indonesia's e-filing system for intellectual property including areas for improvement [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vladimir Biriulin of Gorodissky & Partners considers a trademark dispute ruling by the Chamber of Patent Disputes, concerning alcoholic beverages in Class 33 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Read about Kathi Vidal, AI legal decisions, trademark piracy in China, and much more in our digital-only quarterly [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Santiago Pedroza of Olivares looks at how the opposition procedure has undergone changes to protect right holders [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Counsel at Coty, Starbucks and Otterbox explain how always taking down products with certain characteristics can help them and their vendors catch fakes [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article comments on the need of dual protection through patent and copyright under the framework of intellectual property of Venezuela. While citing various prerequisites for registration of trademarks and copyrights, the article contends that dual protection based on its applicability for a particular work or product it is very useful. It states that dual protection allows a wide range of protection and legal actions to be exercised in the defence of rights.

The article reports on a 2007 amendment to the Korean Trade Mark Act that strengthens the prohibition against registration of imitation trade marks. It provides for a systematic preclusion of imitation trade marks by lowering the standard of fame for marks subject to imitation, while incorporating a legal non-exclusive licence for prior users. It has prescribed a specific rejection ground against such marks as long as consumers recognize the mark as a source identifier of an entity.

The article presents information on various issues concerning keyword advertising services. Keyword advertising has become lucrative for search engines, but trademark owners are concerned about abuse of their rights. The article illustrates the current position in which search engine companies find themselves in when providing keyword advertising services, as well as the different perspectives and stands taken by the courts in the U.S. and Europe.

The article presents information on intellectual property (IP) laws and several IP law firms in Sweden. It is stated that after French government's ratification of the London Agreement, Sweden will accept English language patents. Law firm Awapatent has 160 IP attorneys based in 11 offices throughout Sweden, Denmark and Germany. Albihns AB advised several companies including Lyle & Scott and Arvid Nordquist in trade mark infringement cases.

The article presents information on the expansion of the Madrid Protocol, an international trademark registration system, since 2003. After the U.S., considered to be the third largest user, joined the system in 2003, more than 20 countries are stated to have joined the system and the number of Madrid filings are stated to have increased by 10.5%. List of corporations and offices related to trademark prosecution and contention in America is also presented.

The article presents the authors' comments on trademark infringement-related lawsuit concerning Prestone Products Corp. and PT Teguh Mulia Perdana and Negrat Kwandou wherein the Indonesian Supreme Court declared Prestone to be a well-known mark. The authors' say that the case should give much-needed confidence to foreign investors in the country. The authors further say that it is important that trademark and other intellectual property (IP) owners in Indonesia enforce their rights.

The article focuses on licensing of trademarks. Licence agreements allocate the parties' respective responsibilities for registration, recordation with local Customs authorities, and policing infringement of licensed trade marks. In a trade mark licence agreement, the parties will usually seek representations and warranties from each other that guarantee the validity and binding nature of the agreement.

The article presents suggestion on reducing cost spending on Intellectual Property (IP) litigation. The primary tips covers on keeping a good record and document trails, by which invaluable for proving ownership or independent origination. This followed by register rights, which is generally giving a wider scope of protection and are often easier to enforce including on bringing a trade mark infringement action. And lastly, ensuring confidentiality agreements in appropriate place.

The article reports on the issues and topics of the U.S.'s disputes with China concerning on the record of enforcing intellectual property (IP) rights to the World Trade Organization. It discusses the two cases brought by the U.S. which includes the deficiencies in legal regime for protecting and enforcing copyrights and trademarks and the alleged barriers to trade in books, music videos and films. The interpretation of the Supreme Court of the intellectual property cases is presented.