Protection of 3M’s Trademark
This is an invalidation case, in which the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) made a breakthrough in determining whether the goods are similar between Class 22 and 23. It determined the similarity exists between the designated good in Class 23 of the Disputed Mark and the designated good “textile fiber raw materials, etc.” in …
Copyright Protection Practice in Taiwan
Please kindly be advised that Taiwan does not have an official copyright registration authority, but only have a business organization to register copyright materials. However, the recognized legal effect of the copyright certificate can also be guaranteed and can enforce your copyright when encountering infringement.
A Big Win: DFJ DragonFund Successfully Enforce the Effective Judgment
Established in 2006, DFJ DragonFund was the joint venture of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and DragonVenture, which concentrated on investing emerging technology in China. DFJ DragonFund is the trademark holder of trademarks including “德丰杰龙脉”(DFJ DragonFund) in China.
Special Report: A watertight weathertightness exclusion?
Napier City Council v Local Government Mutual Funds Trustee [2021] NZHC 1477
Second Covid test case in Australia favours insurers
Swiss Re International SE v LCA Marrickville Pty Limited [2021] FCA 1206
FREEZ held to be phonetically similar to BREEZER
Bacardi and Company Limited (Bacardi), the manufacturer of alcoholic beverages and registered proprietor of the trademark BREEZER has filed a suit before the Delhi High Court alleging trademark infringement and passing off. Bacardi is aggrieved by Bahety Overseas Private Limited, (Bahety) adoption and use of the mark FREEZMix concerning non-alcoholic beverages.
Demand to clarify legality of NFTs in India grows
Rachna Bakhru of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys explains the urgent need for clear regulations surrounding cryptocurrencies and NFTs in India
The battle over orange-red colour scheme for noodles wrapper
ITC filed the suit for passing off and copyright infringement before the Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Commercial Court, Bengaluru against CG Foods Pvt Ltd (CGF), makers of noodles under the brand ‘Wai Wai’.
Renewable energy and Patents in India
India is the world’s third‐largest energy-consuming country with a population of approx. 1.3 billion. Studies indicate that energy use has doubled since 2000, with 80% of demand still being met by coal, oil, and solid biomass. The country’s economic growth demands increase in its energy resources, energy systems, and infrastructure. As per International Energy Agency …
Delhi High Court holds WOODS and WOODLEY to be similar
Is there copying of the dominant portion of the trademark? This short point has come up for consideration in the instant suit between two entities dealing in apparel.