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McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 8 Jun 2023
PTO Seeks Comments on Strategies to Address Counterfeiting and Piracy
On May 25, 2023, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) requested comments on strategies to address counterfeiting and piracy. The PTO requested…
BCB | Mexico | 5 Jun 2023
Trademark anti-counterfeiting in Mexico: criminal actions
In Mexico, IP crimes are investigated and prosecuted ex parte in certain cases, even though these types of crimes are considered to be felonies according to criminal law. This article is the second in a series on anti-counterfeiting in Mexico. In particular, this article provides an overview of criminal actions and sets out the procedure to follow and the criminal penalties that apply.
United Trademark & Patent Services | United Arab Emirates | 2 Jun 2023
UAE: Abu Dhabi Customs recycles 578 counterfeit goods worth AED2 million during 2022, Q1'23
The worth of the counterfeit goods seized by the Abu Dhabi customs in 2022 and in the first quarter of 2023, was around 2 million, which has been…
BCB | Mexico | 29 May 2023
Trademark anti-counterfeiting in Mexico: introduction
Trademark counterfeiting is regulated by the Mexican Federal Law on the Protection of Industrial Property. This article is the first in a series on anti-counterfeiting in Mexico. In particular, this article provides an overview of how trademark counterfeiting is regulated, and the various government bodies involved.
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP | China, USA | 28 Apr 2023
China Still Tops Priority Watch List for Bad Faith TMs & Counterfeiting
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a new Special 301 report that keeps China on the Priority Watch List due to long…
Rouse | Hong Kong | 24 Apr 2023
How to adjust your IP enforcement activities for an economic downturn
The broad consensus among economic forecasters is that the world is headed for a slowdown. It’s just not yet clear how widespread or how bad it will…
RK Dewan & Co | India | 24 Apr 2023
‘VIBGYOR’ shines brighter after successful protection by Delhi High Court
Eduspark International Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as Eduspark) has emerged victorious in a suit filed before Delhi High Court against…
MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd | European Union | 5 Apr 2023
Der Europäische Gerichtshof (EuGH) bekräftigt die Haftung von Internetverkaufsplattformen für Plagiatsangebote von Drittverkäufern
An der Haftung von Amazon für Markenrechtsverletzungen Dritter dürfte nach dem aktuellen Urteil des EuGH vom 22. Dezember 2022 im…
MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd | European Union | 5 Apr 2023
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) affirms the liability of internet sales platforms for plagiarism offers from third-party sellers
There remains little doubt about Amazon’s liability for third party trademark infringements following the recent ECJ judgment of 22 December 2022 in…
RNA Technology and IP Attorneys | India | 3 Apr 2023
Counterfeiter of Louis VUITTON goods faces court wrath for violating injunction order
When a brand owner seeks an injunction against a counterfeiter, he expects them to comply with the court order. If the counterfeiter continues to…
