AUSTRALASIA
Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A. V Caesarstone Ltd [2020] FCAFC 124 (28 July 2020)
In the recent decision of Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A. V Caesarstone Ltd  FCAFC 124 (28 July 2020) the Full Federal Court decided that the primary judge had erred in finding “honest...
In the recent decision of Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A. V Caesarstone Ltd  FCAFC 124 (28 July 2020) the Full Federal Court...
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AUSTRALASIA
BLACK SHEEP Trade Mark Dispute – Not all Sheep are the Same
Chris and Dora Di Lorenzo Partnership v Denversian Pty Ltd & Anor FCAA 1718 (30 June 2020) On 30 June 2020, Chris and Dora Di Lorenzo Partnership (Di Lorenzo)...
Chris and Dora Di Lorenzo Partnership v Denversian Pty Ltd & Anor FCAA 1718 (30 June 2020) On 30...
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AUSTRALASIA
Australian Trade Mark Fee Changes
The Australian Trade Marks Office (‘IP Australia’) has recently announced official fee changes effective from 1 October 2020. The most significant change is an increase to trade mark application fees. The...
The Australian Trade Marks Office (‘IP Australia’) has recently announced official fee changes effective from 1 October 2020. The most...
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GREATER CHINA
China Classification
Foreign brand owners can file trade mark applications in China as national applications or International Registrations (IRs) under the Madrid Protocol. There are pros and cons to each route and brand...
Foreign brand owners can file trade mark applications in China as national applications or International Registrations (IRs) under the Madrid...
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GREATER CHINA
Facebook loses “FACEBOOK” trade mark in China
On 20 March 2020, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) issued decisions to invalidate two of Facebook’s trade mark registrations in Class 42. This marks a huge setback...
On 20 March 2020, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) issued decisions to invalidate two of Facebook’s trade...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Intellectual property registrations in Indonesia have increased in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic
In the age of working from home and large-scale social restrictions (PSBB), the  Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) in Indonesia noted an increase in intellectual property registrations compared to last...
In the age of working from home and large-scale social restrictions (PSBB), the  Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) in Indonesia...
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AUSTRALASIA
Battle of the IRON CHEF trade marks
Fuji Television Network Inc v Iron Chef Pizza Pty Ltd (2020) ATMO 107 (18 June 2020)  This decision concerns an opposition by Fuji Television Network Inc (“Fuji Television”) to an...
Fuji Television Network Inc v Iron Chef Pizza Pty Ltd (2020) ATMO 107 (18 June 2020)  This decision concerns an...
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