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Japan looks to provide protection for non-traditional marks

At yesterday’s users’ meeting, representatives from the Japan Patent Office (JPO) gave an update on recent activities and upcoming developments in Japanese trademark law. One of the biggest changes is that the country is looking to introduce protection for non-traditional marks.

May 11 2014

Looking for the wow factor in designs

“Good morning trademark people,” began Grégoire Bisson, Director of The Hague Registry, at the Madrid System Users’ Meeting yesterday. “There’s nothing wrong with trademarks, but once you’ve worked in designs there is no going back.”

May 11 2014

Get your INTA networking up to speed

In the Exhibit Hall this year you can find many items of interest from around the world. These include Russian dolls, traditional Chinese outfits, Ecuadorian chocolate, Vietnamese figurines and pirates of the Caribbean. Cuddly toys also appear popular among exhibitors this year. You can even win some at one stand if you manage to throw a sticky ball at a target. At INTA’s stand you can view samples of some counterfeit goods, including fake designer jeans and purses.

May 11 2014

INTA and QBPC sign cooperation agreement

INTA President Mei-lan Stark and Steven Wang, Acting Chairman of China’s Quality Brands Protection Committee, signed a cooperation agreement yesterday to deepen the collaboration between the two IP organizations. QBPC represents foreign brand owners in China and works to promote IP protection in the country.

May 11 2014

Profile: Mei-lan Stark, INTA President

Mei-lan Stark has hit the ground running in her first four months as INTA President, establishing three task forces to ensure the Association’s strategic plan is a success.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 10 2014

What Asia’s rise means for brands

The 21st Century might be Asia’s time to shine, but what does that mean for brands? Emma Barraclough considers the issues

May 10 2014

Sharing in-house experience across the Association

A new INTA Project Team has been created to help ensure the perspective of in-house practitioners is made available across INTA’s work. The Cross Pollination Project Team, launched this year, is part of the In-House Practitioners Committee and is holding its first face-to-face meeting in Hong Kong this week.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 10 2014

Interview: António Campinos, president of OHIM

Ahead of Sunday's CTM and RCD Users Meeting, OHIM President António Campinos explains some of the trends in trademark and design registration in Europe. Interview by James Nurton

May 10 2014

Big trademark changes taking place in Canada and Asia

Some INTA Annual Meeting attendees got down to business early by attending the Academic Course on International Law and Practice on Saturday. The audience was a mixture of private practice lawyers, in-house counsel and students

May 10 2014

Interview: Candy Tan Avance of Sweetyet

Candy Tan Avance, Group Legal Counsel for Sweetyet Development Limited, talks about the challenges of managing a diverse brand portfolio worldwide, dealing with parallel goods and how to prepare for Hong Kong taxi drivers.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 10 2014

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