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Recent updates on IP practices in Hong Kong

Recent updates on IP practices in Hong Kong

The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Hong Kong has announced that new Trade Marks, Patents, and Designs Forms will be used from 16 May 2025 onwards. Key Changes: The IPD has shared the draft versions of the new forms, please see https://www.ipd.gov.hk/en/home/whats-new/index_id_628.html for reference. The IPD has updated the chapter on “Absolute Grounds for Refusal […]
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Beijing Internet Court: A Landmark in China's Legal System for Cyber Disputes

Beijing Internet Court: A Landmark in China’s Legal System for Cyber Disputes

What is Beijing Internet Court ? The Beijing Internet Court, established in September 2018, is a specialized court in China that focuses on handling internet-related legal cases. It aims to provide efficient resolution of disputes arising from online activities, including e-commerce, intellectual property, and cybersecurity issues. Key features of the Beijing Internet Court include: Overall, […]
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Trademark infringement - Michelin vs Hermes Case

A Comparative Analysis of Intellectual Property Law: Michelin Case vs. Hermes Case

Introduction Intellectual property laws play a crucial role in protecting the rights of individuals and companies in various industries. In this article, we will examine two prominent cases, the Michelin case and the Hermes case, to draw a comparison and explore the implications of trademark infringement and unfair competition in the realm of intellectual property […]
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Louboutin trademark infringement with artificial intelligence ChatGPT intellectual property

Louboutin’s Trademark Victory in India Sheds Light on AI-Generated Evidence

Louboutin, the renowned French footwear brand, has recently won a trademark infringement case in India. The court issued an injunction, barring an unrelated footwear company from selling copycat shoes with red soles and spikes. This ruling not only underscores the protection of Louboutin’s intellectual property but also brings attention to the treatment of evidence generated […]
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Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property

AI Search – Users’ Ethics, Personal Data & Intellectual Property

ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI, reached one million users just five days after its launch, making it the fastest growing consumer application in history. When compared to the time taken by other leading social media platforms or services to hit one million users, this is truly impressive: Netflix 1999 3.5 years Airbnb 2008 […]
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Lawsuit Hermes Metabirkins

Can’t get around by just adding “Meta”

On 8 February 2023, the Manhattan federal jury ruled in favour of Hermès in the lawsuit over digital artworks of “MetaBirkins” in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) mirroring the world famous Birkin bags created by the artist Mason Rothschild.  In about December 2021 Mason Rothschild received from Hermès’ attorneys a cease and desist letter […]
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Intellectual Property News Hong Kong

Intellectual Property News 2023 – Hong Kong

With the year coming to a close, we can’t wait to share with you two major IP news we anticipate for Hong Kong next year. First, the Madrid International Trade Mark Registration system should be ready for implementation in Hong Kong the earliest during the second half of 2023 and secondly, the long-awaited new copyright law […]
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