Category: Intellectual Property Rights

Celebrating Reunion, Harmony, and Bright Beginnings As the moon reaches its fullest and brightest tonight, we at Exy Intellectual Property join in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival — a cherished tradition symbolizing togetherness, gratitude, and prosperity. This festival reminds us of the importance of unity — in families, communities, and even in the brands and ideas...

AIPPI World Congress 2025 convened in Yokohama, bringing together thought leaders, IP law practitioners, policymakers, and innovators from all corners of the globe. As always, the event proved to be a vital forum for exploring emerging challenges and opportunities in intellectual property — from copyright and trademarks to international cooperation and enforcement. Key takeaways: Innovative...

Recently, the CIPAC event brought together a diverse community of IP professionals, innovators, and business leaders committed to advancing the protection of creativity and brands. Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to: Engage with thought leaders in trademark protection, brand enforcement, and IP policy. Share and hear real-world experiences on how businesses can better...

Amazon has secured a major legal victory in Taiwan, successfully opposing WanPay’s trademark after the Supreme Administrative Court found the logo too similar to Amazon’s Alexa mark. What happened? The court noted strong visual similarities between the logos. Evidence suggested possible intent to imitate. The ruling emphasized the importance of brand recognition, market overlap, and...

Earlier this month, ExyIP joined global IP leaders, innovators, and businesses at the China International Trademark & Brand Festival 2025, held in Taiyuan from 5–8 September. The festival served as a powerful platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration — and we were proud to be part of it. Throughout the event, we engaged with...

CRISPR isn’t just a breakthrough in science — it’s the center of a $400 million intellectual property dispute. What’s happening?UC Berkeley is appealing to reclaim broad U.S. patent rights over CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool. The outcome will determine who controls licensing revenues and how this technology is commercialized. Why it matters:CRISPR has the potential...

On this Malaysia Day, we honor the spirit of unity that has shaped our nation since its formation. September 16, 1963, marked a historic moment when Malaysia was born through the coming together of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and later, Labuan. Today, 62 years later, we celebrate more than just history — we celebrate resilience, progress,...

Burberry has scored a major legal victory in Taiwan, reinforcing the strength of trademark law and contractual enforcement. What happened?A Taiwan court confirmed that selling apparel with near-identical check patterns infringes Burberry’s trademark rights. Even more importantly, the court upheld contractual penalty clauses from earlier settlements and imposed joint liability on those involved. Why it...

Warning letters are a common tool in intellectual property disputes — but they are not a free pass. What happened?Taiwan’s Supreme Court ruled that even if rights holders follow pre-enforcement steps (such as characterization reports), repeatedly sending warning letters after receiving clarifications may still be considered unfair competition under the Fair Trade Act. Why it...

In New Zealand, a 17-year-old named Ben Yang started a food truck called YFC (Yang Fried Chicken). His brand featured red colors and a cartoon mascot — but soon caught the attention of KFC, who claimed the branding was too similar to their trademark. 🔴 What happened?KFC sent a legal notice, and Ben was forced...