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3D marks in Asia under scrutiny

As Yakult finally won its battle to register a three-dimensional trade mark in Japan last month, Coca-Cola's trade mark in Australia for its bottle came into question. Both looked likely to narrow the scope of unconventional trade marks in Asia, rather than broadening it.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2010

Court of Appeal addresses passing off

Malaysian law in relation to passing-off has been recently re-considered in extenso by the Court of Appeal in the case of Yong Sze Fun & Anor v Syarikat Zamani Hj Tamin Sdn Bhd & Anor [Civil Appeal No. W-02-367-2006].

Managing IP Correspondent, February 29 2012

Crunch time for gTLDs in Singapore

Icann’s 41st public meeting will be one of the most important in its history as it prepares to finalise the gTLD application process and begin an unprecedented opening up of the domain name system

Managing IP Correspondent, June 16 2011

Free access: INTA Meeting; winning where it matters

For some attendees at the INTA Leadership Meeting, a week of talking trade marks, meeting in committees and beach-based networking is not enough. What they’re really here for is golf

Managing IP Correspondent, November 14 2011

Survey results: Americas

Argentina TRADE MARK PROSECUTION Tier 1 G Breuer Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal Tier 2 De Las Carreras & Chaloupka Hausheer Belgrano & Fernandez Noetinger & Armando Obligado & Cía Richelet & Richelet Sena & Berton Moreno Tier 3 Bruchou, Fernandez Madero, Lombardi & Mitrani Ferrer Reyes, Tellechea & Bouche Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites, Arntsen & Martinez de Hoz Jr Tier 4 Baker & McKenzie Barbat Clarke Modet Moeller & Co Palacio & Asociados

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Utynam's Heirs

A monthly column devoted to IP curiosities and controversies, named in honour of John of Utynam - who received the world’s first recorded patent in 1449

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2009

Court of Appeal backs Nestlé in colour mark row

The UK Court of Appeal has clarified how trade mark examiners must assess colour marks, making it harder for trade mark owners that want to protect a single colour mark

October 04 2013

Patent damages: No longer guilty if proved innocent

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the EPO’s decision to amend a patent has retrospective effect, rescuing a defendant from potentially large damages. Huw Evans and Seiko Hidaka explain the significance of the ruling

Managing IP Correspondent, August 28 2013

How companies are coping with gTLD applications

For businesses, a .brand gTLD can look exciting on paper. New business opportunities and increased internet security appear enticing. But once they have committed to applying for a new gTLD, applicants must undertake a long consultation process and write their applications. They must provide detailed financial and technical information, and show to Icann that their .brand is a viable project.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 13 2011

Awards 2011 - shortlists (United States and Canada)

Shortlists for awards to be presented in Washington DC on March 29 to firms of the year in North America

Managing IP Correspondent, February 16 2011

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