CounterfeitingGlobal
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office hosted a detailed webinar on trademarks and anti-counterfeiting measures, emphasizing the critical role of federal registration and Customs recordation. The session addressed the economic impact of intellectual property, clarified common misconceptions about trademark rights, and o…
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
TrademarksGlobal
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has prevailed in a significant trademark dispute in Türkiye, where courts found that a third party acted in bad faith by registering the 'Clindoxyl' mark after GSK's original registration lapsed. The Turkish judiciary, including the Court of Cassation, confirmed the invalidation of the defendant'…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
TrademarksAfrica
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has initiated AfrIPI, its first IP-focused collaboration with African regional organizations, to improve trademark and design registration processes and promote IP rights across Africa. Launched in February 2020 with partners including ARIPO, OAPI, and the Africa…
Wednesday, October 7, 2020