USPTO’s proposed trademark fees for 2025 risk stifling tech innovation, practitioners say
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by Louise Newstead
16h ago
The USPTO has published its proposed trademark fee changes for the 2025 fiscal year. Practitioners warn that the proposed amendments could stifle innovation and make formulating client quotes a challenge ..read more
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Bosch to expand Origify anti-counterfeiting technology to benefit luxury and FMCG brands
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by Sam Lovatt
23h ago
As Bosch’s authentication technology looks to expand into the luxury and FMCG markets, WTR asks whether a greater uptake would make it truly game-changing in the fight against fakes ..read more
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Benelux Court of Justice invalidates Dr Martens position mark 
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by Mathijs Peijnenburg ,Moïra Truijens
23h ago
Airwair - the company behind the iconic Dr Martens shoes - was held to have proved acquired distinctiveness only in relation to black and dark-coloured boots.  ..read more
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Evolving trends in safeguarding GIs in Nigeria: an insight into recent developments 
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by Susan Akinade
23h ago
The submission of a comprehensive GI bill to the Nigerian legislature is anticipated in the near future.  ..read more
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Oppositions in the Western Balkans: what rights holders need to know
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by Mila Mihailovic
1d ago
When it comes to defending against trademark registrations that could threaten market exclusivity, oppositions are a viable option. There are various legislative processes that potential opponents should be aware of if they wish to commence proceedings in the Western Balkans ..read more
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KIPO launches IP trading council; IP India extends deadlines; Turkpatent warns of fraud – IP office updates
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by Joyce Ng,Louise Newstead,Sam Lovatt,Tim Lince,Victoria Arnold-Rees
2d ago
In this latest update, we look at changes to New Zealand GI regulation, IP Australia shifting to an international goods and services list, and much more ..read more
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Bone to be wild: the key to trademark distinctiveness
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by Elise Steegstra
2d ago
The Federal Court confirmed that the mark MELBOURNE BONE AND JOINT CLINIC was not capable of distinguishing the applicant’s services from those of other traders ..read more
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SANODIN v SANOID, or the difficulties of protecting descriptive marks
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by Cristina Mesa
2d ago
The decision sheds light on the plight of the so-called ‘weak’ marks, exposing their vulnerability and the hefty price tag attached to their defence ..read more
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USPTO to “iteratively develop” new trademark search system following complaints from users
World Trademark Review
by Louise Newstead
3d ago
The USPTO has announced that it will be introducing further changes to its new search system, while working to reduce loading errors and tailor search functions, following feedback from users ..read more
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McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme join-up; new Meghan Markle brand challenge; Ford launches Forever 21 collab – news digest
World Trademark Review
by Joyce Ng,Sam Lovatt,Tim Lince,Victoria Arnold-Rees
3d ago
In our latest round-up, we look at the most-valuable mining brand, Apple releasing the Apple Vision Pro in China without a registered trademark, and much more ..read more
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