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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AUSTRALIA
Latest statistics in the 2025 IP Australia Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia has released the thirteenth edition of the 'Australian Intellectual Property Report' (the Report) which presents key movements in IP statistics and explores the links between innovation, collaboration...
IP Australia has released the thirteenth edition of the 'Australian Intellectual Property Report' (the Report) which presents key movements...
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SINGAPORE
Singapore | New Patents and Trade Marks Acceleration Programmes
UPDATE 5/1/26: The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has suspended the acceptance of new acceleration requests from 4 January 2026 until further notice. Requests received before 4 January...
UPDATE 5/1/26: The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has suspended the acceptance of new acceleration requests from 4...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Insights from CIPIS 2025
The 22nd China Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (CIPIS) held in Shanghai brought together legal professionals, in-house counsel, and industry thought leaders to exchange perspectives on the future of...
The 22nd China Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (CIPIS) held in Shanghai brought together legal professionals, in-house counsel, and...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Implementation measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations released
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released the Implementation Measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations (“the Measures”) on 18 March 2025. The Measures aim to strengthen the enforcement...
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released the Implementation Measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations (“the Measures”) on...
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AUSTRALIA
ZIP – Infringe Now. Pay Later?
The long-awaited judgement of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia was handed down in Firstmac Limited v Zip Co Limited FCAFC 30 on 19 March...
The long-awaited judgement of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia was handed down in Firstmac Limited...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Increased evidence required for Non-Use Trademark Cancellations
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning non-use cancellation applications. The move removes the ability to file...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Resolving a 30-year legacy: Key lessons from the ‘DELIXI’ case on Intellectual property and unfair competition
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing trademark infringement and unfair competition case between DELIXI Group Corporation...
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing...
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AUSTRALIA
Changes to trade mark fees in Australia | What brand owners need to know
As highlighted in recent announcements, IP Australia is set to implement significant changes to its fees and allowance schedule, including trade mark opposition fees, starting from 1 October 2024....
As highlighted in recent announcements, IP Australia is set to implement significant changes to its fees and allowance schedule,...
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