In an exclusive interview, IP head Van Nguy reveals her rubric for building a foundational portfolio on emerging tech including a mix of patents, trade secrets and trade dress
New rules on transfer pricing drawn up by the OECD, which could be adopted by authorities in well over 100 countries, are set to have a major impact on how businesses manage their intangible assets
Michael Tomasz hails result as a ‘strong outcome for IP protection’ in exclusive IAM interview
Director General José Sánchez Pérez meets with local lawyers to discuss enforcement and implementation of IP law
25 January 2023
But values are plummeting, with Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Cisco, Intel and Sony all suffering at least a 10% drop
18 January 2023
Move could see ‘temporary paralysis’ at INPI
12 January 2023
Both the national and international registration routes have benefits and pitfalls for foreign entities seeking to register their trademarks in China. It is crucial to develop a thorough checklist in order to make an informed decision.
11 January 2023
Using company designations in customer reference lists without explicit authorisation is grounds for infringement, Munich’s regional court has held. However, this ruling does not guarantee that further reimbursement will be granted.
14 December 2022
The CNIPA is beefing up efforts to clamp down on bad-faith filings, so it is crucial that brand owners leave no stone unturned to prove bad faith of copycat infringers.
07 December 2022
Frankfurt’s regional court has ruled that the famous toy does not qualify for copyright protection, highlighting the strategic value of using a variety of different rights to protect functional objects.
07 December 2022
Kanye West’s IP rights holding company makes appearance as Chinese numbers drop
02 December 2022
An updated framework allows for renewed understanding of the way that a broad array of potential brand assets can drive value for knowledge companies
23 November 2022
Conventional 2D trademarks that are deemed indistinct can obtain distinctiveness with the addition of unique features. For instance, a mark containing the single letter ‘M’ in plain form is deemed to be indistinctive; however, if the letter is sufficiently stylised, such as in the case of the golden arches symbol of McDonald’s, it can obtain distinctiveness. It has, therefore, been debated whether 3D marks in similar situations can be treated similarly. The laws governing the issue have evolved over time in China.
02 November 2022
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