The Africa Partnership Conference 2023: Unlocking Africa’s Potential - Mauritius
In just three days, on October 2nd, 2023, a significant event will take the center stage in the world of business and investment, in...
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csujeebun
- Sep 14
- 3 min
The Blockchain Technology – Can NFTs and Digital Assets or the Metaverse be trademarked?
The buzz surrounding blockchain technology has grown in recent years, and many IP companies are looking into ways to take advantage of...
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csujeebun
- Aug 15
- 3 min
The Green Technological wave: What are the opportunities and challenges for Developing Countries?
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently released their Technology and Innovation Report 2023, shedding...
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csujeebun
- Jul 27
- 3 min
Mauritius - The strategic Bridge in India-Africa Economic Partnership
The economic ties between India and Africa have been flourishing in recent years, greatly driven by shared interests and the desire to...
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csujeebun
- Jun 19
- 3 min
Protecting Your Geographical Indications in OAPI and Internationally
In this blog post, we will discuss the recent developments in the Intellectual Property Protection for Geographical indications in OAPI,...
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INLEX MEA
- Jun 5
- 2 min
INLEX MEA Shines at INTA Event 2023: An Unforgettable Experience
The International Trademark Association (INTA) event of 2023 proved to be a remarkable milestone for INLEX MEA, as we showcased our...
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INLEX MEA
- Jul 18, 2022
- 2 min
The Industrial Property Act 2019 came into force in January 2022 in Mauritius
The new legislation – The Industrial Property Act 2019 - which came into force on January 31st, 2022 seeks to consolidate the IP structure.
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INLEX MEA
- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min
KENYA: Dual registration system for importers
Recordation of IP Rights with the Anti-Counterfeiting Authority (“ACA”) Under the Anti-Counterfeit Act and as of January 1st, 2023, it...
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INLEX MEA
- Mar 23, 2022
- 3 min
A Guideline to Mauritius Customs Protection
In the current international economic environment, where trade in goods and services is no longer confined to one specific country or...
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INLEX MEA
- Mar 2, 2022
- 4 min
OAPI - ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE REVISED BANGUI AGREEMENT OF 14 DECEMBER 2015, BAMAKO
Since January 1st, 2022, the revised Bangui Agreement of December 14, 2015 has entered into force for Annexes III (Trademarks), IV...
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INLEX MEA
- Jul 18, 2021
- 4 min
The importance of the proof of use in the recognition of the risk of confusion
The EUIPO found that there was a likelihood of confusion between BIOVENE BARCELONA and the earlier mark BIORENE for certain goods in Class 3
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INLEX MEA
- Apr 24, 2021
- 1 min
Privacy Shield invalidation by CJEU – US and European Cross-examination – Context and consequences
On July 12, 2020 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has invalidated the adequacy decision between the USA and the EU...
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INLEX MEA
- Apr 24, 2021
- 4 min
General Court recalls basic principles of likelihood of confusion assessment in Vroom case.
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in March 2021). For further information, please go to...
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INLEX MEA
- Mar 5, 2021
- 2 min
The African conquest strategy of L'Oréal
According to market research, the beauty industry in the Middle East and Africa was estimated at about $27.1 billion in 2018. Of this...
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INLEX MEA
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Good news for Allergan as General Court confirms genuine use of JUVEDERM ULTRA in Class 5
Dermavita sought the revocation of Allergan’s mark JUVEDERM ULTRA on the ground of non-use.
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INLEX MEA
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Shoot for the moon (boots) and if you miss, you’ll land… with a non-distinctive mark
The Cancellation Division cancelled Tecnica’s 3D mark for the shape of the moon boots for all footwear products in Class 25.
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INLEX MEA
- Feb 8, 2021
- 4 min
Trademarks can have a makeover without affecting their distinctiveness or genuine use
Dermavita filed an action for the cancellation of Allergan’s JUVÉDERM mark in Class 5 on the ground of non-use.
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INLEX MEA
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Anticipate your divorce (continued): CJEU considers existence of economic link between parties
Gugler France sough a declaration of invalidity of the mark GUGLER, owned by Gugler GmbH.
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INLEX MEA
- Feb 8, 2021
- 4 min
Is there any interest in protecting Chinese character marks in the European union?
We recently noticed a growing demand from Chinese companies for registering Chinese character marks in the European Union.
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INLEX MEA
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Why establishing a domain name legal strategy in Africa?
Establishing a domain name legal strategy in Africa is extremely important due to the disparities between regions and countries.
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