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6th Sep 2017

Myanmar Update: Prepare Now for the New Trademark Law

A modern trademark system in Myanmar could be only months away with the draft trademark law currently under review by the Myanmar Parliament. Myanmar has been working on its...

A modern trademark system in Myanmar could be only months away with the draft trademark law currently under review...

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10th Aug 2017

Thailand Joins the Madrid Protocol

On 7 August 2017, Thailand joined the Madrid system after its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol was deposited with WIPO’s Director-General.

On 7 August 2017, Thailand joined the Madrid system after its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol was...

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3rd Aug 2017

Melaleuca, Inc v Reckitt Benckiser N.V. [2017] NZIPOTM 12 (5 April 2017)

Reckitt Benckiser N.V. (“Reckitt”) opposed Melaleuca, Inc. (“Melaleuca”)’s application No. 732366 to register the mark DIAMOND BRITE in relation to “automatic detergents” in class 3.

Reckitt Benckiser N.V. (“Reckitt”) opposed Melaleuca, Inc. (“Melaleuca”)’s application No. 732366 to register the mark DIAMOND BRITE in relation...

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3rd Aug 2017

Monster Energy Company v Lo Chun-Hua [2017] ATMO 33

Monster Energy opposed the registration of the below trade mark filed by Lo Chun-Hua covering various food and beverage services (bar and cafeteria services) in Class 43. Monster Energy pressed...

Monster Energy opposed the registration of the below trade mark filed by Lo Chun-Hua covering various food and beverage...

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3rd Aug 2017

N.V Sumatra Tobacco Trading Company v CTBAT International Co. Limited [2017] NZIPOTM 9 (10 March 2017)

CTBAT International Co. Limited (“CTBAT”) filed a non-use revocation action against Registration No. 607819 DOUBLE HAPPINESS owned by N.V. Sumatra (“Sumatra”).

CTBAT International Co. Limited (“CTBAT”) filed a non-use revocation action against Registration No. 607819 DOUBLE HAPPINESS owned by N.V....

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3rd Aug 2017

Amazon Technologies, Inc. [2017] ATMO 44 (16 May 2017)

This matter concerned an application filed by Amazon to register the trade mark ASAP covering various goods and services, including software (Class 9), communication services (Class 38), entertainment services...

This matter concerned an application filed by Amazon to register the trade mark ASAP covering various goods and services,...

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3rd Aug 2017

Kellogg Company v TJ Kokkinakis Pty Ltd [2017] ATMO 58

This matter concerned an opposition by Kellogg Company to the registration of the trade mark SPECIAL K by TJ Kokkinakis Pty Ltd (a company associated with the Australian tennis...

This matter concerned an opposition by Kellogg Company to the registration of the trade mark SPECIAL K by TJ...

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3rd Aug 2017

Brands Limited v Liberty Procurement Co. Inc. [2017] ATMO 35 (24 April 2017)

Liberty Procurement applied to register the trade mark BED BATH & BEYOND covering retail services (Class 35). That application was opposed by Brands Limited pressing sections 58 and...

Liberty Procurement applied to register the trade mark BED BATH & BEYOND covering retail services (Class 35). That...

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3rd Aug 2017

Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.r.l. [2017] NZIPOTM 5 (8 February 2017)

Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.r.l (“Menarini”) applied to register the mark KETUM in relation to an“anti-inflammatory drug used to ease joint and muscle pain” in class 5.

Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.r.l (“Menarini”) applied to register the mark KETUM in relation to an“anti-inflammatory drug used to...

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3rd Aug 2017

Omega SA (Omega AG) (Omega Limited) v Guru Denim Inc [2017] NZCA 81 (27 March 2017)

Omega loses long battle against Guru’s trade mark application for the trade mark. Guru Denim Inc (“Guru”) applied to register the trade mark in New Zealand in relation...

Omega loses long battle against Guru’s trade mark application for the trade mark. Guru Denim Inc (“Guru”) applied to...

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3rd Aug 2017

Clearlight Investments Pty Ltd v Barilla G.e R. Fratelli – Societa per Azioni [2017] ATMO 38

Clearlight is the owner of several Australian trade mark registrations relating to the SAN REMO brand of pasta and related food products, including SAN REMO PASTA PRONTO and the...

Clearlight is the owner of several Australian trade mark registrations relating to the SAN REMO brand of pasta and...

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5th May 2017

Implications of Thailand’s 20-Year Intellectual Property Roadmap on Global Business Operators

On 26 January 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing directions for the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) developments over the...

On 26 January 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing...

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