GREATER CHINA
China | Revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law expands Acts of Confusion (2025)  
Recent changes to China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law reshape how businesses can use trade names, branding and search keywords. Practices that are commonly used in digital marketing now carry clearer...
Recent changes to China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law reshape how businesses can use trade names, branding and search keywords. Practices...
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AUSTRALIA
Australia | Strategy and lessons from recent interlocutory injunctions in trade mark and passing off disputes 
In December 2025 the Australian Federal Court considered two applications for interlocutory (or preliminary) injunctions in branding disputes: Prezzee Pty Ltd v Epay Australia Pty Ltd  FCA 1662 and Lindrum v T&P Lindrum Pty Ltd  FCA 1644.    Why was the...
In December 2025 the Australian Federal Court considered two applications for interlocutory (or preliminary) injunctions in branding disputes: Prezzee Pty Ltd v Epay Australia Pty Ltd  FCA...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Trade mark ruling extends infringement to digital worlds
As a case involving virtual in-game items, the final ruling in the trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute between Xuanwo Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("Xuanwo") and several...
As a case involving virtual in-game items, the final ruling in the trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute...
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AUSTRALIA
Our committee members for International Trademark Association (INTA) 2026 – 2027
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to share our involvement in various International Trademark Association (INTA) committees during the 2026-2027 term. These appointments reflect our ongoing commitment to leadership in...
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to share our involvement in various International Trademark Association (INTA) committees during the 2026-2027...
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AUSTRALIA
Can you take your trade mark with you when selling or manufacturing in another country?
As a company grows and expands to other markets, or intends to move its manufacturing overseas, business owners should factor in the protection of their brand in those markets.   In the process of moving manufacturing and organising logistics, supplier contracts, regulatory issues and a range of other considerations, it’s easy...
As a company grows and expands to other markets, or intends to move its manufacturing overseas, business owners should factor in the protection of their brand in those markets.   In the process of...
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CHINA
China | New draft trade mark law strengthens brand protection
This article was first published on the IPHQ News website, 24 October 2025. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has proposed a new law aimed at strengthening trademark protection....
This article was first published on the IPHQ News website, 24 October 2025. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)...
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MALAYSIA
フレグランスが外国語を話せたら | カオリ商標のバトル
この記事は最初に2025年5月7日に英語で公開されました Fumakilla Ltd v The Registrar of Trademarks 11 MLJ 691の判例は、商標権の属地主義の性質を再確認しつつも、商標の登録性が現地の市場の状況において評価されなければならないことを強調しました。
この記事は最初に2025年5月7日に英語で公開されました Fumakilla Ltd v The Registrar of Trademarks 11 MLJ 691の判例は、商標権の属地主義の性質を再確認しつつも、商標の登録性が現地の市場の状況において評価されなければならないことを強調しました。
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AUSTRALASIA
Breaking up is never easy – Brexit’s final bow
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an EU mark or a UK mark can no longer rely...
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an...
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