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Patents
India’s thriving innovation ecosystem has helped the country buck the global trend of diminished IP activity and show rises in patents, trademarks, designs and GIs, says Ashwin Julka of Remfry & Sagar. 20 May 2024
Jurisdiction reports
COVID-19, military attacks, inflation and high prices for fuel/electricity has changed ordinary shopping behaviour among consumers in Europe, including Sweden. 20 May 2024
Trademarks
Amendments to China’s Trademark Law has expanded the scope for registering unconventional marks but significant challenges for applicants remain, say Gang Hu and Justin Jiang of China Patent Agent (HK). 20 May 2024
Jurisdiction reports
Malicious applications to register trademarks have long been an issue for trademark right holders in China but progress is underway, says Wu Hongxia of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office. 20 May 2024
Jurisdiction reports
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the largest countries in Africa in terms of land area and population. Despite challenges, it has significant potential for economic growth and development. Efforts to improve governance, invest in infrastructure, promote diversification, harness the country’s natural resources more sustainably and update IP legislation could contribute to unlocking this potential and positioning DRC as one of Africa’s leading economies. 20 May 2024
Copyright
Mechanical Licensing Collective alleges streaming service’s actions have “enormous financial consequences” for music industry | Suit claims Spotify “improperly characterised” Premium as a bundled subscription offering. 20 May 2024
Trademarks
Ethics are vital for trademark lawyers, but depending on where you are, the precise rules can differ significantly, finds Baron Armah Kwantreng. 20 May 2024
Trademarks Channel
The complex matter of determining superior rights to a mark can be decided by the filing and registration bases, says Michael Smith of BSKB. 20 May 2024
Trademarks
Association hosts Dr Bernice King | Amazon assistant general counsel says biodiversity destruction and Gen-Z buying habits make CSR ‘imperative’ | Venue for next year’s meeting revealed by INTA CEO. 20 May 2024
Trademarks
Burberry’s win against a perfume maker in New Delhi highlights the significance of brand safeguarding and enforcement, says Rashmita Das of United & United. 18 May 2024
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