Mondaq Offshore: Intellectual Property
Following a comprehensive review of the existing trade mark laws of the British Virgin Islands, we await the publication of the Proclamation in the Government Gazette to implement the new Trade Marks Act, 2013.
For the first time in several decades there will be a comprehensive revamp of the trade mark laws of the British Virgin Islands.
A new Patents and Trade Marks Law came into effect in the Cayman Islands on December 7, 2011.
Intellectual property as an asset class has seen exponential growth in recent years, from the early dot.com days to the online explosion of social media and even virtual worlds such as Farmville.
Guernsey’s Image Rights Ordinance could mean the island offers a golden opportunity for those looking to protect their personality
Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Fiona Le Poidevin takes a closer look at Guernsey's unique image rights legislation.
The importance of image rights in pay deals for leading players today cannot be understated, and it has become a major element of a player’s annual package.
Tom Amy of Ogier Private Wealth says Guernsey's image rights legislation has continued the Island's tradition for innovation.
John Langlois, Chairman of Image Rights Limited, says Guernsey has published the first international ‘rules of the game’ when it comes to image rights.
Guernsey claims a first with its news image rights legislation. David Evans and Edward Stone of Collas Crill look at the new regime and how it may benefit private clients.
A discussion on the limitation of trade marks in relation to the commercialisation of athletes and personalities in various countries.
Will Guernsey set a trend for others to follow – or will this new IP right rise and fall in the Channel Islands?
The eagerly awaited image rights legislation in Guernsey is due to come into force on 3 December 2012.
The new image rights legislation offers flexibility and unique protection for famous names, according to Jason Romer of Collas Crill.
With a goal to transform Hong Kong into an innovation and technology hub, the Hong Kong Administration commenced a comprehensive review of the patent system in 2011 and issued a consultation paper to invite comments from the public.
On 7 February 2013, just two days before the Chinese New Year holidays, the Government published the Report of the Advisory Committee on Review of the Patent System in Hong Kong.
In a recent judgment (Stichting BDO & another v. Banco De Oro Unibank Inc & another), the Hong Kong High Court issued a reminder that the reputation attached to a well-known trademark is not limitless but must be viewed in the context of the relevant goods or services.
The use of unauthorised software in business is illegal and is likely to attract both civil and criminal liabilities in Hong Kong.
A new Trade Marks Act 2013 is expected to take effect shortly.
A discussion on the package of legislative proposals presented by the European Commission in April 2011, which will allow any company or individual to protect their inventions through a single European patent.
For the first time in several decades there will be a comprehensive revamp of the trade mark laws of the British Virgin Islands.
Following a comprehensive review of the existing trade mark laws of the British Virgin Islands, we await the publication of the Proclamation in the Government Gazette to implement the new Trade Marks Act, 2013.
Many organizations perform penetration tests on their computer networks (also called ethical hacking).
The eBay electronic marketplace or any such other marketplaces or auction sites usually facilitate the purchase and sale of goods over the internet by individuals.
As the above analysis has indicated trade marks are valuable corporate assets and in cases where they are correctly exploited, they provide their trade mark proprietors with more fame, distinctiveness and benefits.
The use of keywords and sponsored links in internet advertising is currently considered to be one of the biggest trade mark law issues.
Intellectual property as an asset class has seen exponential growth in recent years, from the early dot.com days to the online explosion of social media and even virtual worlds such as Farmville.
The importance of image rights in pay deals for leading players today cannot be understated, and it has become a major element of a player’s annual package.
John Langlois, Chairman of Image Rights Limited, says Guernsey has published the first international ‘rules of the game’ when it comes to image rights.
Guernsey claims a first with its news image rights legislation. David Evans and Edward Stone of Collas Crill look at the new regime and how it may benefit private clients.
Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Fiona Le Poidevin takes a closer look at Guernsey's unique image rights legislation.
Honest concurrent use is one of the uncommon grounds a trademark applicant in Hong Kong can rely on to overcome an objection to a trademark registration that conflicts with, or would take unfair advantage of, or would be detrimental to, an earlier mark.
The new .xxx generic top level domain name was approved by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") earlier this year and is going to be launched on 7 September 2011.
Hong Kong legislators passed amendments to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance which create new offences and strengthen enforcement against unfair trade practices.
With a goal to transform Hong Kong into an innovation and technology hub, the Hong Kong Administration commenced a comprehensive review of the patent system in 2011 and issued a consultation paper to invite comments from the public.
The use of unauthorised software in business is illegal and is likely to attract both civil and criminal liabilities in Hong Kong.
A new Trade Marks Act 2013 is expected to take effect shortly.
Like certain other offshore jurisdictions, such as Guernsey, Jersey has recognised the importance of having a modern intellectual property regime that adheres to international standards.
Recent amendments to Maltese income tax legislation which entered into force via Legal Notice 429 of 2010 provide for a tax exemption on royalty income derived from eligible patents, in respect of qualifying inventions.
In the brand-conscious Filipino market, trademarks are the anchors which allow producers to hook consumers to the wares that are being peddled and, hopefully, to gain their loyalty. So when less astute entrepreneurs try to piggy-back on the goodwill created by more entrenched brands, affected producers need to rely on legal standards to determine if trademark infringement is being committed. Whether the Filipino consumer would likely be deceived or confused in choosing the right product is now a
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The eBay electronic marketplace or any such other marketplaces or auction sites usually facilitate the purchase and sale of goods over the internet by individuals.
As the above analysis has indicated trade marks are valuable corporate assets and in cases where they are correctly exploited, they provide their trade mark proprietors with more fame, distinctiveness and benefits.
Brand owners are welcoming a new draft law aimed at combating commercial fraud in the United Arab Emirates.
The evolution and development of the Internet has assisted the appearance of new forms of advertising and trading. Advertising systems such as Google AdWords and online marketplaces such as eBay have been created.
The importance of image rights in pay deals for leading players today cannot be understated, and it has become a major element of a player’s annual package.
John Langlois, Chairman of Image Rights Limited, says Guernsey has published the first international ‘rules of the game’ when it comes to image rights.
A new Trade Marks Act 2013 is expected to take effect shortly.
The use of unauthorised software in business is illegal and is likely to attract both civil and criminal liabilities in Hong Kong.
Guernsey’s Image Rights Ordinance could mean the island offers a golden opportunity for those looking to protect their personality
The use of keywords and sponsored links in internet advertising is currently considered to be one of the biggest trade mark law issues.
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