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GSK secures decisive legal victory as Turkish judiciary upholds invalidation of opportunistic trademark registration, reinforcing protections for genuine rights holders.
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Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Special 301 report for 2026 adds Vietnam to its list as a Priority Foreign Country, representing the first time in 13 years that any country has been added to the list.…
In a landmark ruling dated August 1, 2024, the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) has ordered the withdrawal of a registered three-dimensional (3D) trademark and related design rights, finding that the right owner abused its dominant market position to exclude competitors. The decision, which also imposes monetary sa…
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office now holds exclusive authority to examine and decide on trademark revocation requests, following the full implementation of Article 26 of the Industrial Property Code and the recent publication of new regulations. The changes introduce new procedural requirements, including an es…
While 2025 did not bring sweeping legislative changes to Turkish intellectual property law, the year marked significant practical advancements. The administrative cancellation mechanism for trademarks became fully operational, and Turkish courts and authorities addressed key issues such as the intersection of IP and c…
The Turkish Court of Cassation has upheld the invalidation of a motor oil trademark found to closely resemble the globally recognized Monster Energy marks. The decision, now final, underscores the importance of holistic analysis in trademark disputes, considering not only the similarity of goods but also the use of co…
India's Intellectual Property (IP) filings rose by 44% in last 5 years, led by a 380% surge in Geographical Indications. Legal & Procedural Simplification of IP laws & rules E.g. Patent examination timeline reduced from 48 months to 31 months and mandatory e-submission for patent documents.