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[Guest post] The Birkenstock saga continues: Dutch court acknowledges copyright protection in sandal designs
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following analysis by Katfriend Spyros Sipetas (Stockholm University) of a recent Dutch first instance decision, which – contrary to the earlier take of the German Federal Court of Justice [IPKat here] – has acknowledged copyright protection in five models of Birkenstock sandals.
Cracking down on counterfeit toys: EUIPO supports Europol's Operation LUDUS
As the winter season approaches, bringing with it Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Saint Nicholas Day, Christmas, and Reyes Magos, many of us are on the lookout for the perfect gifts for our children. Toys are often at the top of the wish list, but this time of year also brings a heightened risk of counterfeit toys flooding the market.
EUIPO increases User Area security
On 1 December 2025 the EUIPO will introduce multi-factor authentication in the User Area to enhance account protection, complementing measures to address misuse of User Area credentials as part of its strategy to make its online services safer.
A look back at the latest edition of Connect In
INPI Bretagne participated in the Connect In event, organized on November 18 in Lorient.
Public Notice: Gazette Notification of Draft Amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003
Public Notice: Gazette Notification of Draft Amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003
Public Notice: Gazette Notification of Draft Amendments to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017
Public Notice: Gazette Notification of Draft Amendments to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017
At a glance: trademark registration and use in Australia
Any person or persons having legal personality and claiming ownership of a trademark can apply for the registration of a trademark under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) (the Act). The requirement for legal personality does not apply to applications for collective trademarks. If two or more persons have an interest in the trademark, they may make a joint application.
Snapshot: reviewing mergers involving IP rights in Japan
The standard for review by the JFTC of the competitive impact of a merger is always the same (whether or not the merger ‘may be substantially to restrain competition’), irrespective of whether the merger involves IP rights. We have observed in horizontal cases that the role of IP may be limited given that factors such as the result of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index before and after the merger and whether the party after a merger can increase the price at its own will are likely to carry more practical importance for the review. IP rights could play a significant role in vertical and conglomerate cases. The JFTC explicitly confirmed this when it revised its Guidelines to Application of the Antimonopoly Act Concerning Review of Business Combination (the Merger Guidelines) in 2019, in relation to mergers that involve a party that has certain important assets for competition, including IP.
Snapshot: bringing a claim for enforcement of a foreign judgment in South Korea
Accordingly, Korean courts are required to issue an enforcement judgment in principle if the foreign judgment satisfies the other statutory requirements for recognition and enforcement, without separately considering the statute of limitations of the foreign jurisdiction, absent exceptional circumstances.
Notice regarding trademark registration in Nepal
Please note that a notice has been issued by the Department of Industry on December 01, 2025 regarding trademark applications and registrations.
Introduction of the New Maldives Trademark Act - Key Updates
Introduction of the New Maldives Trademark Act - Key Updates
Madrid Trademark System: A "One-Stop" Solution for Global Brand Strategy
The Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks, established under the 1891 Madrid Agreement, was initiated by countries including France and Spain to simplify cross-border trademark registration and reduce costs for global business operations. The 1989 Madrid Protocol enhanced its flexibility, allowing applications based on acceptance notices and extending rejection periods for member states. As of 2025, the system covers 128 member countries, including China, the US, the EU, Japan, and other major economies, forming an intellectual property protection network spanning over 90% of the global consumer market.
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR INVITING COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS ON "GUIDELINES FOR USE OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS LOGO
The registration and protection of Geographical Indications is based on sui-generis legislation, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (referred to as GI Act herein). As per this Act, Geographical Indications refers to an indication which identifies goods as agricultural, natural, or manufactured goods (including handicrafts, food items) as originating, or manufactured in a definite geographical territory, where a given quality, reputation, or other characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical origin; in case of manufactured goods, one of the activities of either production or processing or preparation takes place in such territory, region, or locality.
Do you have a conscious strategy for intellectual property (IP)?
A robust and comprehensive IP strategy that is well integrated into the business plan is a hallmark of companies that succeed in international markets. Proper management of intangible assets can be crucial for achieving the company’s goals.
Correction to: Generative AI in fashion design creation: a copyright analysis of AI-assisted designs
This is a correction to: Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice, Volume 20, Issue 10, October 2025, Pages 654–666
[Guest Book Review] Bioinked Boundaries
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host this review of Bioinked Boundaries by Pratap Devarapalli. This book review has been prepared by Aislinn Fanning, who is a Postdoctoral Researcher on the ERC PatentsInHumans Project at Maynooth University, Ireland.
Innovation at a Crossroads: Highlights from the Global Launch of the GII 2025
Published on September 16, the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 ranks the innovation performance of nearly 140 countries and economies. Themed “Innovation at a Crossroads: Charting the Future,” this year’s edition takes the pulse of innovation against a background of global realignments, sluggish economic growth of the leading multinationals, but also technological breakthroughs, and evolving regulatory landscapes which shape how ideas emerge, spread, and scale globally.
Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
If last week passed quicker than a filing deadline, here’s what unfolded on the IPKat.
Global indicators relating to intellectual property
On November 12, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual report on global indicators relating to intellectual property.
China-ASEAN High-level IP Workshop Held in Shaanxi
Updated: Nov 18,2025 From October 24 to 28, the China-ASEAN High-level Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop was held in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Zhang Zhicheng, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), heads and representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat and IP authorities from ASEAN member states attended the events.
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Principle of trademark protection:Principle of trademark protection;
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Classification system of goods and services:Nice Classification; multi-class application is available;
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Requirements for trademark use:The applicant shall provide evidence showing use of the trademark on the designated goods/services. Evidence of use for goods includes but not limited to: product photos printed with trademarks, product packaging, product labels, exhibition pictures, brochures, sales contracts and other purchase documents and information; but advertisements or media reports cannot be used as evidence of effective use. Evidence for services includes but not limited to: the brochures printed with trademarks, web page introductions, contracts for provision of services and other documents.
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An application for trademark registration shall be filed before the U.S. Intellectual Property Office (USTPO), and there must be a basis for filing application in the United States. There are mainly three types:(1)"Intended Use": This basis applies to cases where the trademark has not been used in the United States at the time of filing the application for registration. Based on "intention to use" to file an application for trademark registration, the application can be submitted directly without providing evidence of trademark use. However, when the official passes the trademark examination, an official notice will be issued requesting the applicant to submit evidence of use and the time of first use in the world and the United States in order to obtain a trademark registration certificate. If the trademark has not been used before it is approved for registration, the applicant may postpone the submission of the statement of use for a period of 6 months at a time, for a total of 5 times. If the use evidence cannot be provided in the end, the trademark will be invalid.
(2)"Actual Use": This basis is applicable to the case where the trademark was already used in the United States when the application for registration was submitted. When filing an application for trademark registration on the basis of "already used", evidence of the use of the trademark in the United States and the earliest date of use shall be provided.
(3)"Registration in Other Countries": This basis is used when an application for registration of the same trademark has been submitted in the origin country and the applicant cannot provide mark use evidence in the United States for a short period of time. Application information (including designated goods/services) in the US application should be consistent with those in the application of origin country, and a copy of registration certificate in the origin country should be provided.
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