SOUTHEAST ASIA
Not a tango dance but a cocoa and chocolate dispute
This article looks at the recent decision by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) in the Matter of a Trade Mark Application by Hardwood Pte Ltd and subsequent...
This article looks at the recent decision by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) in the Matter of...
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AUSTRALASIA
Updates to the IPONZ hearing guidelines
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has recently implemented some changes to their procedures in trade mark proceedings. These updates are summarised below: Trial period for new hearing...
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has recently implemented some changes to their procedures in trade mark...
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AUSTRALASIA
Fit Revolution Pty Ltd v Amazon Europe Core S.a.r.l. [2021] ATMO 35
In this matter, a registration for was insufficient to prevent the registration of AMFIT NUTRITION. Amazon Europe Core S.a.r.l. applied to register the AMFIT NUTRITION trade mark in classes...
In this matter, a registration for was insufficient to prevent the registration of AMFIT NUTRITION. Amazon Europe Core S.a.r.l....
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AUSTRALASIA
Rolling Stones block trade mark registration of Australian fashion label
Music has influenced fashion for decades. When we think of musical eras and icons such as Frank Sinatra, Madonna, and Snoop Dogg, we picture their particular aesthetic and, as...
Music has influenced fashion for decades. When we think of musical eras and icons such as Frank Sinatra, Madonna,...
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AUSTRALASIA
Brand Protection and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
After a COVID-induced “false start” last year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese Government decided to proceed with the “2020” Tokyo Olympic Games last month. Following reports that...
After a COVID-induced “false start” last year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese Government decided to proceed with...
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