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AUSTRALASIA

5 June 2019

Australia Update: Swole O’Clock Wins Its Battle Against Time

In the case of Swole Gym Wear Group Pty Ltd v Swole O’Clock Ltd FCA 685, the Federal Court dismissed an application for an extension of time to...

In the case of Swole Gym Wear Group Pty Ltd v Swole O’Clock Ltd FCA 685, the Federal...

AUSTRALASIA

10 May 2019

The ‘as trustee for’ dilemma – should trust details be disclosed in Australian trade mark applications?

The discretionary trust is a very popular vehicle for carrying on a business in Australia and holding ownership of intellectual property assets. A trust is a relationship between several parties....

The discretionary trust is a very popular vehicle for carrying on a business in Australia and holding ownership of...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

6 May 2019

Malaysia Update: Bill of the Trademarks Act 2019

Malaysia is in the midst of acceding to the Madrid Protocol which now allows a trade mark owner to file an international trade mark application through the...

Malaysia is in the midst of acceding to the Madrid Protocol which now allows a trade mark owner...

AUSTRALASIA

26 April 2019

Australian Rugby League Commission – protecting its brands and golden history through IP

April 26 is World IP Day for 2019, with the theme of “Reach for Gold – IP & Sports”. Spruson & Ferguson and Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers, congratulate...

April 26 is World IP Day for 2019, with the theme of “Reach for Gold – IP & Sports”....

AUSTRALASIA

26 April 2019

Celebrating World IP Day – F45 gyms: an Australian success story

World Intellectual Property Day is held each year on the 26th April to celebrate and remind us about how IP encourages innovation and creativity. This year the theme for...

World Intellectual Property Day is held each year on the 26th April to celebrate and remind us about how...

AUSTRALASIA

9 April 2019

Recent updates to New Zealand Trade Marks Guidelines: Ownership and Divisionals

Ownership: Don’t underestimate the importance of nominating the correct trade mark Applicant! IPONZ has recently updated its practice guidelines on Section 32(1) of the Trade Marks Act 2002, which relates...

Ownership: Don’t underestimate the importance of nominating the correct trade mark Applicant! IPONZ has recently updated its practice guidelines on...

GREATER CHINA

4 April 2019

Colour-Fool? Don’t Miss the Rise of Colour-Combination Marks

China has allowed the registration of colour-combination marks since 2001, but the treatment of such marks is still shrouded by uncertainty, skepticism and sometimes comic confusion to brand owners...

China has allowed the registration of colour-combination marks since 2001, but the treatment of such marks is still shrouded...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

4 April 2019

Singapore Update – Clothing Brand Guess Fails to Prevent Registration of a “HATER”

GUESS?, INC v JEN, CHI SGIPOS 3 American clothing brand, Guess, Inc (“Guess”) opposed the registration of “” filed by Jen Chi for goods in Class 25 (clothing). One...

GUESS?, INC v JEN, CHI SGIPOS 3 American clothing brand, Guess, Inc (“Guess”) opposed the registration of “” filed...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

4 April 2019

Singapore Legislation Update – Geographical Indications

Briefly, a Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used to identify a product of a particular quality, reputation or other characteristics which is attributable to its geographical origin. In Singapore,...

Briefly, a Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used to identify a product of a particular quality, reputation or...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

4 April 2019

The Thai Trademark Appeal Board and Legal (Un)certainty

Trademark professionals are familiar with the Thai Trademark Appeal Board (TTAB), a character encountered when a trademark applicant wishes to appeal any decision of the Thai Trademark Registrar. The...

Trademark professionals are familiar with the Thai Trademark Appeal Board (TTAB), a character encountered when a trademark applicant wishes...

AUSTRALASIA

4 April 2019

Gin, the best medicine

E&J Gallo Winery v Kristy Booth ATMO 2 In this matter, the opponent, E&J Gallo, opposed registration of the trade mark APOTHECARY GIN, which had been applied for by...

E&J Gallo Winery v Kristy Booth ATMO 2 In this matter, the opponent, E&J Gallo, opposed registration of the...

AUSTRALASIA

4 April 2019

Meet the FOKKERs

Fokker Brothers Limited v Fokker Brothers Inc Limited NZIPOTM 2 An application was filed by Fokker Brothers Inc Limited (the Revocation Applicant) to revoke New Zealand Registration No. 743062...

Fokker Brothers Limited v Fokker Brothers Inc Limited NZIPOTM 2 An application was filed by Fokker Brothers Inc Limited...