PatentsGlobal
The Maldives has passed its first comprehensive Trademark Act, establishing a formal registration system to replace the informal cautionary notice regime. Effective November 11, 2026, the law introduces statutory protections, examination protocols, and remedies for infringement, marking a historic shift for brand owne…
Monday, December 1, 2025
PatentsChina
Ping Sui, partner at Lung Tin IP Attorneys, has established herself as a leading figure in China’s trademark enforcement landscape. With over 15 years of experience, Sui has successfully managed complex trademark infringement and unfair competition cases domestically and internationally. Her notable victories include…
Thursday, January 20, 2022
LitigationUSA
The year 2020 witnessed pivotal trademark litigation that will influence U.S. trademark law for years. The Supreme Court’s Booking.com ruling rejected the USPTO’s per se genericness rule for domain names, emphasizing consumer perception. Romag Fasteners clarified that willfulness is not a prerequisite for disgorgement…
Tuesday, December 22, 2020