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19th Dec 2017

Man Truck & Bus AG v Shaanxi Heavy-Duty Automobile Co. Limited (2017) NZHC 2821

Man Truck & Bus AG (“Man”) appealed against a decision of the NZ Trade Marks Office to dismiss its opposition to trade mark application No. 983340 SHACMAN in Classes...

Man Truck & Bus AG (“Man”) appealed against a decision of the NZ Trade Marks Office to dismiss its...

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19th Dec 2017

Changes to Trade Mark Procedures in Vietnam

In November 2017, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) released an amended Circular announcing some changes to procedures at the National Office of Industrial Property (NOIP). The initial Circular...

In November 2017, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) released an amended Circular announcing some changes to procedures...

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19th Dec 2017

Warrior Australia Pty Ltd v Warrior Sports Inc [2017] ATMO 120 (19 October 2017)

Warrior Australia opposed registration of the below Warrior Sports trade mark applications in connection with clothing (Class 25) and sports goods (Class 28).

Warrior Australia opposed registration of the below Warrior Sports trade mark applications in connection with clothing (Class 25) and...

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4th Oct 2017

Moroccanoil Israel Ltd v Aldi Foods Pty Ltd [2017] FCA 823 (31 August 2017)

Aldi’s “Like brands. Only cheaper” put to the test Moroccanoil Israel Ltd (MIL) is considered a market leader in oil treatment products for hair. Under the brand name MOROCCANOIL, it...

Aldi’s “Like brands. Only cheaper” put to the test Moroccanoil Israel Ltd (MIL) is considered a market leader in oil...

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4th Oct 2017

Sound Marks in Thailand – From White Noise to Euphony

Registration of sound marks in Thailand has been legally possible since the Thai Trademark Act (No. 3) B.E. 2558 (A.D. 2015) came into force on 28 July 2016. However,...

Registration of sound marks in Thailand has been legally possible since the Thai Trademark Act (No. 3) B.E. 2558...

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4th Oct 2017

Raymond Hoser [2017] ATMO 87

Hoser applied to register his REPTILE MAN trade mark in connection with services in Classes 41 and 44.  The application was objected to by the Trade Marks Office on...

Hoser applied to register his REPTILE MAN trade mark in connection with services in Classes 41 and 44.  The...

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4th Oct 2017

Declaration of Actual Use at Renewal

On 1 August 2017, new regulations came into force in the Philippines, which will require trade mark owners to file a Declaration of Actual Use (DAU) within one (1)...

On 1 August 2017, new regulations came into force in the Philippines, which will require trade mark owners to...

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4th Oct 2017

Chris Alexander Sanson v Gourmet Beverages Pty Ltd [2017] NZIPOTM 16 (31 May 2017)

This matter concerned an application for declaration of invalidity filed by Gourmet Beverages Pty Ltd in respect of Chris Sanson’s registered trade mark No. 1000462 HANK’S in class 32...

This matter concerned an application for declaration of invalidity filed by Gourmet Beverages Pty Ltd in respect of Chris...

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4th Oct 2017

Value of Trade Marks in South-East Asia

The International Trademark Association (INTA), the global association of trademark owners and professionals, has released an impact study it commissioned on The Economic Contribution of Trademark-Intensive Industries in Indonesia,...

The International Trademark Association (INTA), the global association of trademark owners and professionals, has released an impact study it...

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4th Oct 2017

Crossfit Inc v Bossfit Pty Ltd [2017] ATMO 74

Bossfit applied to register the trade mark BOSSFIT in connection with health club and physical fitness services, but its application was opposed by Crossfit. The opponent is the owner of...

Bossfit applied to register the trade mark BOSSFIT in connection with health club and physical fitness services, but its...

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4th Oct 2017

Intellectual Property Development Corporation Pty v Fermentum Pty Ltd [2017] ATMO 68

Intellectual Property Development Corporation opposed the registration of the trade mark PACIFIC ALE applied for by Fermentum in connection with a range of beers in Class 32. By way of...

Intellectual Property Development Corporation opposed the registration of the trade mark PACIFIC ALE applied for by Fermentum in connection...

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4th Oct 2017

The Coca-Cola Company v Vitasoy International Holdings Limited [2017] ATMO 77

This matter concerned the opposition by Coca-Cola to the registration of the trade mark ICY by Vitasoy.  Vitasoy had applied to register ICY  in connection with beverages in Classes...

This matter concerned the opposition by Coca-Cola to the registration of the trade mark ICY by Vitasoy.  Vitasoy had...

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