Successful Defence of an International Mark for Sumol
Sumol+Colpal Marcas S.A. (“Sumol”) has successfully defended a non-use removal proceeding against its Sumol mark registration by relying on use of the registered trade mark with additions or alternations...
Sumol+Colpal Marcas S.A. (“Sumol”) has successfully defended a non-use removal proceeding against its Sumol mark registration by relying on...
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New Zealand Update: ACTIPHEN Too Similar to ACTAZIN to Register
Anagenix opposed the Pharmazen’s application to register ACTIPHEN in connection with a range of medicinal food preparations (Class 5) and printed materials relating to those goods (Class 16).
Anagenix opposed the Pharmazen’s application to register ACTIPHEN in connection with a range of medicinal food preparations (Class 5)...
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Thailand Update: Supreme Court Decisions Indicate Acronyms can be Distinctive
In Thailand, trademark applicants often encounter rejections on the grounds of non-distinctiveness, where the application is principally composed of an acronym or a combination of unpronounceable letters.
In Thailand, trademark applicants often encounter rejections on the grounds of non-distinctiveness, where the application is principally composed of...
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Descriptive Composite Marks – Are They Worthwhile?
One of the most common questions people usually ask is what type of mark to file for? A business will often use all three types of mark. For instance, their...
One of the most common questions people usually ask is what type of mark to file for? A business will...
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Singapore Becomes an IP Hub for Innovative Russian Enterprises
IPOS International (IPOS-I), the international division of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), and Russian venture capital fund and accelerator Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) recently inked a...
IPOS International (IPOS-I), the international division of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), and Russian venture capital fund...
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Myanmar Update – New Language Requirements for Trademark Applications
In Myanmar, trademarks are currently registered at the Registry of Deeds under the Registration Act. Trademarks are registered by filing a Declaration of Ownership at the Registry of Deeds,...
In Myanmar, trademarks are currently registered at the Registry of Deeds under the Registration Act. Trademarks are registered by...
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