Category: Intellectual Property Rights

Exy Intellectual Property is pleased to share that we participated in the APAA 2025 Annual Meeting, one of the most influential intellectual property conferences in the Asia-Pacific region. The event brought together attorneys, IP specialists, and industry experts from around the world to discuss emerging trends, legal developments, and cross-border collaboration in trademark, patent, and...

WHAT HAPPENED A team of scientists has developed an injectable hydrogel — nicknamed the “goo” — capable of repairing cartilage damage.In animal trials involving sheep, the material successfully stimulated cartilage regrowth within six months. The next step? Human clinical trials. HOW IT WORKS 🧬 The hydrogel combines: This blend helps the body regenerate cartilage naturally,...

We had the pleasure of hosting a warm evening gathering with some of our esteemed foreign associates ahead of APAA 2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night memorable. Your presence and conversations truly added value to the evening. A special appreciation to Pampas Steakhouse @ Old Malaya for the exceptional...

Ethiopia Accedes to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property WHAT CHANGED Ethiopia has officially acceded to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, with the treaty entering into force on 15 August 2025.This marks a major milestone in Ethiopia’s ongoing effort to strengthen its intellectual property system and align with...

WHAT HAPPENED applied to register the colour combination red + white (Pantone 186 C + white) as a trademark for its biscuits, spreads, and waffles (Class 30).The application, filed on 22 February 2022, described the colours as being applied “in every conceivable form” — without fixed contours or shape. The EUIPO refused the mark, and...

Registered Proprietor : Wan Muhammad Fahmi Bin Wan Zahari Trading As Dapur Meks Hq                                                                                                                                                           Application Number : TM2025008856                                                                                                          Class : 43                                                                                                                                                               Filing Date : 21 March 2025                                                                                                                         Legal Status : Registered                                                                                                                                  Renewal Date : 21 March 2035                                                                                                                   Applicant Address : 51-1, Platinum Walk Jalan Langkawi, Setapak Kuala Lumpur 53300 Malaysia                                                                                                                         Agent : Exy Ip Plt, Lot 2928 & 2929,...

Trademark Office Transferred to the Commercial Registration Authority The Libyan Council of Ministers has issued Decision No. 366 of 2025, announcing a major administrative change to the country’s intellectual property framework. WHAT CHANGED Effective early August 2025, the administrative responsibilities of the Trademark Office (TMO) have been officially transferred to the Commercial Registration Authority.The TMO...

WHAT HAPPENED Consensys Software Inc. opposed Chun Zhong’s EU trademark application for “metamask” (App. No. 18868719).Although the marks were visually identical, they covered different types of goods: The EUIPO rejected the opposition, and the appeal was dismissed on 25 June 2024. WHY IT MATTERS The Board ruled that: LESSON FOR BRAND OWNERS ✅ Trademark disputes...

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THE CASE In August 2025, the Delhi High Court officially recognized Nutella as a Well-Known Trademark in India.The decision came after Ferrero filed a lawsuit against MB Enterprises (Thane) for selling counterfeit Nutella jars — discovered in a 2021 raid by the Maharashtra FDA. The Court found that the packaging, labels, and trade dress were...