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D.Gowthami Reddy, Partner, M/s.Pentallect Partners

IP UNFOLD MONTHLY IP INFO-FEBRUARY, 2025

  1. Casio Wins Landmark Unfair Competition Case in China   Casio secured a major victory in China as the Guangdong High Court ruled against two watchmakers for copying its GA-110 design. The court awarded Casio Rmb3 million (US$413,500) in damages, reinforcing trade dress protection even after design patents expire. This sets a key precedent for brand owners fighting copycats.     2. Cambodia Launches Online Patent & IP Filing System   Cambodia has introduced online filing for patents, utility models, and industrial designs, streamlining the process and enhancing accessibility. The system, backed by WIPO, improves efficiency while ensuring security through strict applicant verification.   3. Thailand to Adjust International IP Fees from 2025 Starting February 1, 2025, Thailand will revise fees for international applications, including search and processing fees. Late payments will face a 50% surcharge, while eligible applicants may receiv...
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D.Gowthami Reddy, Partner, M/s.Pentallect Partners

IP UNFOLD - Weekly IP Info - NOVEMBER 17-23 ,2024


 IP UNFOLD -  Weekly IP Info.


 1) The Intellectual Property Office of Philippines (IPOPHL) mediation initiatives to deal with intellectual property disputes highlighted at IP Southeast Asian Conference. 

2) The well-Known brand ROLEX won a trademark infringement case over a local brand of watch-related products in Kazakhstan. Saule Kulzhambekova, partner at Bolotov & Partners in Almaty, said that the court ought to have also considered the possible perception of the trademarks by ordinary consumers in Kazakhstan.  

3) BharatBenz now a Well-Known Trademark in India.

4) Google has sued a former engineer in Texas federal court, accusing him of stealing trade secrets related to its chip designs and sharing them publicly on the internet.

5) Chicago judges are starting to push back against 'SAD' scheme in IP cases.

6) BRITANNIA secures injunction against DESI BITES for Good day trademark infringement.

7) Dubai siblings handed over jio hotstar domain to Reliance.

8) After two intense     weeks of negotiations Darenen Tang, Director General of WIPO announced that ‘WIPO Member States reached agreement on the new Riyadh Design Law Treaty’. This agreement is a game changer for designers as it will streamline, standardize and update the international design protection system, allowing creators and designers to better protect their designs and move them across borders:


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NOVEMBER 17 th .-23nd 2024


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