SOUTHEAST ASIA
Myanmar: verified updates on implementation of Trademark Law
A number of seminars have been held in and around Myanmar where representative officials presented and discussed Myanmar’s plans for implementation of its new Trademark Law. Subsequently, several conflicting updates have issued...
A number of seminars have been held in and around Myanmar where representative officials presented and discussed Myanmar’s plans for implementation...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
IDR 3.5 trillion dispute behind the Sushi Tei Indonesia restaurant brand
SUSHI TEI is a famous Japanese cuisine restaurant chain from Singapore, ubiquitous to Jakarta’s shopping malls.   PT Sushi Tei Indonesia was established in April 23, 2003 with Kusnadi Rahardja as President Director...
SUSHI TEI is a famous Japanese cuisine restaurant chain from Singapore, ubiquitous to Jakarta’s shopping malls.   PT Sushi Tei Indonesia was established...
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GREATER CHINA
New rules to sanction trade mark filing irregularities in China
The China State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) announced the enactment of the Rules on Regulating Trade Mark Filing Acts, which was released in the form of SAMR Decree No.17...
The China State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) announced the enactment of the Rules on Regulating Trade Mark Filing Acts,...
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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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AUSTRALASIA
Conference poster presentations as prior art for the assessment of novelty of a later patent application
Conferences are an important way for scientists and researchers to share and promote their research. They typically include poster presentation sessions where researchers present their findings. Conferences help generate interest in the scientific community...
Conferences are an important way for scientists and researchers to share and promote their research. They typically include poster presentation sessions...
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AUSTRALASIA
The status of Australia’s innovation patent – how full is the glass?
The “glass half empty” headline: Innovation patent spends Christmas on death row. The “glass half full” headline: Innovation patent lives to fight another day (year). Notwithstanding, optimistic and the pessimistic angles...
The “glass half empty” headline: Innovation patent spends Christmas on death row. The “glass half full” headline: Innovation patent lives...
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AUSTRALASIA
Spruson & Ferguson practitioners recognised as MIP Rising Stars
Spruson & Ferguson practitioners Rory Anderson, Michelle Lee and Grace Wong have been recognised as Managing Intellectually Property (MIP) Rising Stars in the 2019 IP STARS ranking. Rory Anderson and Michelle Lee are Senior Associates of...
Spruson & Ferguson practitioners Rory Anderson, Michelle Lee and Grace Wong have been recognised as Managing Intellectually Property (MIP) Rising Stars in the 2019 IP STARS...
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AUSTRALASIA
Trade Marks and “style names” – can you tell the difference?
Pinnacle Runway Pty Ltd v Triangl Limited  FCA 1662 (10 October 2019) Question: When is a name that is used to distinguish, not being used to distinguish? Answer: When it is a...
Pinnacle Runway Pty Ltd v Triangl Limited  FCA 1662 (10 October 2019) Question: When is a name that is used to...
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