SOUTHEAST ASIA
Say Hello To Myanmar’s New Trademark Law (Part 1)
Years of international anticipation for Myanmar’s enactment of its first specialized trademark law culminated in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Combined House of Parliament)’s Law No. 3 of 2019 (hereinafter “the...
Years of international anticipation for Myanmar’s enactment of its first specialized trademark law culminated in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Combined...
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AUSTRALASIA
Australia update: Legislative makeover for the cosmetic industry
To freshen up, the cosmetic industry may from time to time introduce a new ingredient in its makeup, soap, shampoo, deodorant, hair dye and other similar products. To the...
To freshen up, the cosmetic industry may from time to time introduce a new ingredient in its makeup, soap,...
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AUSTRALASIA
Key things to keep in mind when signing on the dotted line… electronically
With the advancement of information technology in the last two decades, businesses are transacting more digitally and need to be aware of the consequences of signing off documents electronically....
With the advancement of information technology in the last two decades, businesses are transacting more digitally and need to...
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AUSTRALASIA
Non-use Grace Period Reduced
A number of changes to Australia’s IP legislation come into effect on 24 February 2019 as a result of the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 1...
A number of changes to Australia’s IP legislation come into effect on 24 February 2019 as a result of...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Mergers during Renewal Grace Period or A Chicken and Egg Problem
Since the Thai Trademark Act (No.3) came into force on 28 July 2016, it has been possible for trademark owners to file applications to renew their registrations within six...
Since the Thai Trademark Act (No.3) came into force on 28 July 2016, it has been possible for trademark...
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GREATER CHINA
China Update: where will the patent law reform go?
A new draft for the 4th amendment of the patent law was published by the National People's Congress on 4 January, 2019. This draft shows the focus points of...
A new draft for the 4th amendment of the patent law was published by the National People's Congress on...
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AUSTRALASIA
Australia: The Forgiving Country
A common question regarding Australian practice is whether National Phase Entry is possible after a deadline has passed. In Australia, this is possible through the general extension of time...
A common question regarding Australian practice is whether National Phase Entry is possible after a deadline has passed. In...
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