Trade Marks Archives - Page 21 of 57

SOUTHEAST ASIA

27th Mar 2018

In a recent case before the Indonesian Supreme Court, the Indonesian Supreme Court in its decision at the highest stage, confirmed GS Yuasa Corporation’s ownership of the GS mark...

In a recent case before the Indonesian Supreme Court, the Indonesian Supreme Court in its decision at the highest...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

27th Mar 2018

Madrid Protocol in Thailand – What you need to know

On 7 November 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) began receiving international applications under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks...

On 7 November 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) began receiving international applications under the Protocol Relating...

AUSTRALASIA

27th Mar 2018

Fresh Venture Group Pty Ltd v Box Corporate Food Services Pty Ltd [2018] ATMO 4 (12 January 2018)

A recent Trade Marks Office decision has confirmed that the mark THE FRUIT BOX is descriptive of “retailing, wholesaling, direct selling and on-line selling of goods, including fruits and...

A recent Trade Marks Office decision has confirmed that the mark THE FRUIT BOX is descriptive of “retailing, wholesaling,...

GREATER CHINA

23rd Mar 2018

China Update: Government restructure gives SIPO responsibility for both patents and trademarks in China

During its first session on 13 March the National People’s Congress approved a restructuring plan which includes both organizational and responsibility changes for the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO).

During its first session on 13 March the National People’s Congress approved a restructuring plan which includes both organizational...

AUSTRALASIA

22nd Mar 2018

Should I trade mark my domain name?

There can be some confusion when it comes to ownership rights of trade marks and domain names. Domain names are obtained separately from trade marks. They are issued by...

There can be some confusion when it comes to ownership rights of trade marks and domain names. Domain names...

AUSTRALASIA

21st Mar 2018

How to establish ownership: Federal Court provides guidance in ANCHORAGE decision

The Full Court of the Federal Court has determined a case involving competing claims to ownership, in Australia, of the trade mark ANCHORAGE for financial services. The Australian company, Anchorage...

The Full Court of the Federal Court has determined a case involving competing claims to ownership, in Australia, of...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

15th Mar 2018

Spruson & Ferguson a gold sponsor of IPBC Southeast Asia

Spruson & Ferguson is delighted to be a gold sponsor of this week’s IP Business Congress (IPBC) Southeast Asia in Singapore.

Spruson & Ferguson is delighted to be a gold sponsor of this week’s IP Business Congress (IPBC) Southeast Asia...

AUSTRALASIA

2nd Mar 2018

International IP protection

One thing to remember is that you can’t reserve your rights in all countries with just one application.

AUSTRALASIA

1st Mar 2018

Will a brand refresh create new problems with your registered trade mark?

Let’s say you’ve been in business for a while and you have decided it’s time to modernise your brand. You want to remain recognisable to your existing customer base,...

Let’s say you’ve been in business for a while and you have decided it’s time to modernise your brand....

AUSTRALASIA

13th Feb 2018

New gTLD Sunrise Availability February – April 2018

Generic top-level domains (gTLD) such as .com, .net and .org typically cycle through a “Sunrise Period” prior to becoming available to the general public.

Generic top-level domains (gTLD) such as .com, .net and .org typically cycle through a “Sunrise Period” prior to becoming...

AUSTRALASIA

16th Jan 2018

Australia Update: $1 awarded to Pokémon – a win that may not feel like a win

Pokémon receives no injunctive relief and $1 in nominal damages from Redbubble for copyright infringement and contravention of the Australian Consumer Law.

Pokémon receives no injunctive relief and $1 in nominal damages from Redbubble for copyright infringement and contravention of the...

AUSTRALASIA

19th Dec 2017

Daimler AG [2017] ATMO 116 (17 October 2017)

This matter concerned an application by Daimler to register its AIRPANEL trade mark in Australia. The application was initially objected to by the Australian Trade Marks Office on the...

This matter concerned an application by Daimler to register its AIRPANEL trade mark in Australia. The application was initially...