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Amendment to the Address for Service Provisions – New Zealand
On 8 March 2018, amendments to New Zealand’s Trade Mark Regulations 2003 and the Trade Marks (International Registration) Regulations 2012
Afghanistan – Accession to the Madrid Protocol
On March 26, 2018, the Government of Afghanistan deposited with WIPO its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol. The
Feb 2018 – OMAN ADOPTS THE 11TH EDITION OF THE NICE CLASSIFICATION
The Eleventh Edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks under
Accession to the Madrid Protocol – Indonesia
On 2 January 2018, the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol) will come into force in
US Trademark Holders Brace for Random Audits of Use
In an effort to improve the accuracy and integrity of the US trademark register, the US Patent and Trademark Office
Amendments continue to enhance India’s IP processes
There is no doubt India is committed to fostering innovation and attracting foreign investment, as demonstrated by recent government initiatives
China moves to further curb malicious ‘trademark squatting’
Trademark rights to ‘Ben Fu’, the most widely recognised wine brand in China have been secured by their rightful owner,
New Trademark Laws in Myanmar
As the cost of labour in China continues to rise, foreign manufacturing companies are being lured by cheaper production costs
ACCESSION TO THE MADRID PROTOCOL: BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
On 6 October 2016, Brunei Darussalam acceded to the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol). The Madrid
IP Australia – Fee Changes for Trade Marks
IP Australia is moving ahead with changes to the official fees for certain IP Rights. These changes are proposed to