GREATER CHINA
When One More Bird becomes One Too Many
The China Supreme People’s Court’s 2017 Regulations are expected to bring a more flexible and comprehensive approach when assessing whether there is a conflict between two trade marks, yet...
The China Supreme People’s Court’s 2017 Regulations are expected to bring a more flexible and comprehensive approach when assessing...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Indonesia Update – Well-Known Mark
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...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
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...
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AUSTRALASIA
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...
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AUSTRALASIA
The proposed long, slow death of Australia’s innovation patent
Attempts to kill off Australia’s second-tier “innovation patent” system have been ongoing for a number of years. In the most recent challenge, the Productivity Commission has been the lead...
Attempts to kill off Australia’s second-tier “innovation patent” system have been ongoing for a number of years. In the...
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AUSTRALASIA
Patent Owners: Key Things to Know
Patent owners need to know their options and any implications of their decisions. Most of the time, patent owners really just want to know two things: - How long will...
Patent owners need to know their options and any implications of their decisions. Most of the time, patent owners...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
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...
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AUSTRALASIA
New Zealand announces amendments to its patent regulations
Late last week the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) announced that the New Zealand Patent Regulations will soon be subject to a number of adjustments. The amended...
Late last week the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) announced that the New Zealand Patent Regulations will...
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AUSTRALASIA
New Zealand – Amendments to the Patents Regulations 2014 clear up a few uncertainties
New Zealand’s new Patents Act 2013 commenced on 13 September 2014, and was given effect by the accompanying Patents Regulations 2014.  Over the ensuing 3½ years, a few “uncertainties” (unintended consequences/drafting errors)...
New Zealand’s new Patents Act 2013 commenced on 13 September 2014, and was given effect by the accompanying Patents Regulations 2014.  Over...
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