All trademark news that you might have missed last month in one convenient overview. Read up on the latest news reported by the Kluwer IP Reporter.
Australia updates IP fees and costs
Following a comprehensive review process, the Intellectual Property office of Australia (IP Australia) has announced changes to fees relating to intellectual property related processes.
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Germany restricts IP applications from Russia
Pursuant to European Council Regulation (EU) 2024/1745 of 24 June 2024, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office imposed restrictions on IP applications from Russian nationals, organisations and entities with effect from 25 June 2024
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Indian court grants permanent injunction to Adidas in trademark dispute
On 19 July 2024, the High Court of Delhi, India, ruled in favour of Adidas AG in the case of Adidas AG v. Keshav H Tulsiani [CS(COMM) 652/2011], issuing a permanent injunction against the defendant for trademark infringement.
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Libyan trademark office set to resume operations
The Libyan Trademark Office has recently announced that it will resume full operations, including accepting new filings, starting from 2 September 2024.
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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Indonesia
Under the provisions of the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol Concerning the International Registration of Marks, the World Intellectual Property Organization on 12 September 2024 notified revised individual fees applicable when Indonesia is designated in an international application or in an application for renewal of international registration or is a subject of subsequent designation.
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Philippines implements new rules for IP agent recognition
On 22 August 2024, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) implemented new regulations for the formal recognition of intellectual property agents and lawyers.
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Philippines receives its first certification mark application
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has recently received its first application for a certification mark under the 2023 Revised Trademark Regulations.
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Rwanda enacts new IP law
On 31 July 2024, Rwanda enacted Law No. 055/2024 on the Protection of Intellectual Property, replacing the previous Law No. 31/2009 and introducing several updates to its trademark regulations. The new law was published in the Official Gazette on the same day.
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Taiwan introduces accelerated trademark examination process
With effect from 1 May 2024, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) implemented an accelerated examination process for trademark registration applications, allowing applicants with urgent requirements to obtain trademark rights more quickly.
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Taiwan revises procedure for hearing of trademark disputes
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has recently revised the Operation Directions on Hearings for Trademark Dispute Cases to provide a more professional and efficient hearing system for trademark disputes.
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Trademark data from Dominican Republic now available on TMview
With effect from 16 September 2024, the National Industrial Property Office of the Dominican Republic (ONAPI) integrated its trademark data into TMview, an online search tool that allows users to access the databases of all participating trademark offices.
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USPTO launches Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Center
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Center in an open beta phase, offering a new platform for filing notices of opposition.
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