AUSTRALASIA
Proposed changes to Fiji IP law
New Trademark, Patent and Design Bills, 45, 46 and 471 of 2020 have been issued by the Fijian Parliament to update the IP laws pertaining to current acts dated...
New Trademark, Patent and Design Bills, 45, 46 and 471 of 2020 have been issued by the Fijian Parliament...
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Brexit – European trade marks and registered Community designs
After a few false starts, back-stops, a transition period, and a global pandemic, the United Kingdom is finally ready to separate its trade marks and registered design rights from...
After a few false starts, back-stops, a transition period, and a global pandemic, the United Kingdom is finally ready...
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AUSTRALASIA
Brand Protection and Criminal Offences
As IP practitioners, you have probably noticed counterfeit watches being sold at local markets, sometimes hidden from immediate view by the seller.  Over the past ~30 years, growth in...
As IP practitioners, you have probably noticed counterfeit watches being sold at local markets, sometimes hidden from immediate view...
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AUSTRALASIA
Incorrect notifications issued by IPONZ/WIPO
A number of New Zealand trade mark owners have recently received incorrect notifications in relation their International Registrations designating New Zealand (“IRNZ”).  The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand...
A number of New Zealand trade mark owners have recently received incorrect notifications in relation their International Registrations designating...
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AUSTRALASIA
NAB’s reputation takes it over the bridge
In the Registrar’s decision of National Australia Bank Limited  ATMO 41 (19 March 2020), National Australia Bank (“NAB”) have successfully relied upon the their significant reputation in Australia to overcome...
In the Registrar’s decision of National Australia Bank Limited  ATMO 41 (19 March 2020), National Australia Bank (“NAB”) have successfully...
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AUSTRALASIA
Penfolds and Ben Fu – Chinese language trade marks and what they mean for you
China is Australia’s largest trading partner. As trade with China grows, more and more Australian businesses are including China in their business strategies. An important issue for any business...
China is Australia’s largest trading partner. As trade with China grows, more and more Australian businesses are including China...
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AUSTRALASIA
Ramsay Health Care Investments Pty Limited [2020] ATMO 11 (30 January 2020)
Ramsay Health Care Investments Pty Limited (“Ramsay”) applied under Australian Trade Mark Application No. 1790252 to register the RAMSAY PHARMACY trade mark in respect of retailing services in Class 35 and pharmacy...
Ramsay Health Care Investments Pty Limited (“Ramsay”) applied under Australian Trade Mark Application No. 1790252 to register the RAMSAY PHARMACY trade...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
A Win for the Underdog – A case note on A-STAR-Education Discovery Camps Pte. Ltd. v Discovery Communications, LLC [2020] SGIPOS 4
The case of A-STAR-Education Discovery Camps Pte. Ltd. v Discovery Communications, LLC concerned an opposition brought by a corporate giant in the media world against a small Singapore incorporated...
The case of A-STAR-Education Discovery Camps Pte. Ltd. v Discovery Communications, LLC concerned an opposition brought by a corporate...
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AUSTRALASIA
What are unjustified threats and the rights of a patent owner?
Most patent owners will know that a patent will protect their inventions during the term of the patent. However, not many owners are familiar with the concept of unjustified threats. This article...
Most patent owners will know that a patent will protect their inventions during the term of the patent. However, not many...
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AUSTRALASIA
Establishing trade mark ownership in Australia – EZ does (not do) it
MS Marketing Inc. v EZ Imports Pty Ltd  ATMO 159 (8 November 2019) The Issue Competing companies separately engaged the services of the same Chinese contract manufacturer to produce a range...
MS Marketing Inc. v EZ Imports Pty Ltd  ATMO 159 (8 November 2019) The Issue Competing companies separately engaged the services...
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AUSTRALASIA
Energy Beverages LLC v Cantarella Bros Pty Ltd [2019] ATMO 150
Energy Beverages LLC (“Energy Beverages”) opposed trade mark application No. 1819816 for the mark MOTHERSKY (“Opposed Mark”) for “coffee; coffee beans; chocolate” goods in class 30 and “coffee roasting; coffee grinding” services in...
Energy Beverages LLC (“Energy Beverages”) opposed trade mark application No. 1819816 for the mark MOTHERSKY (“Opposed Mark”) for “coffee; coffee beans;...
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AUSTRALASIA
Caterpillar Inc v FCA US LLC [2019] ATMO 148
Caterpillar Inc (“Caterpillar”) opposed registration of trade mark application Nos. 1883749 and 1895918 for the marks HELLCAT (“Opposed Mark”) in class 12 for motor vehicle and engine goods in...
Caterpillar Inc (“Caterpillar”) opposed registration of trade mark application Nos. 1883749 and 1895918 for the marks HELLCAT (“Opposed Mark”)...
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