Iconic Japanese actor and director, Takeshi Kitano, has reportedly sued Bandai Namco Arts ("Bandai") for alleged copyright infringement. Over the course of a career spanning multiple decades, Bandai has invested and distributed many of Kitano's films.
Kitano's suit reportedly alleges that he was not compensated for writing and directing a total of fifteen films. These films include a number of his most famous and successful works, such as "Hana-bi", which won the Golden Lion award at the 1997 Venice International Film Festival.
In a recent decision, the Trademarks Opposition Board (“TMOB”) refused a trademark application for DOGKIND, finding it was confusingly similar to the already registered trademark, PETKIND.Dogkind…
A Brazilian judge has reportedly ordered that Adele’s 2015 song, “Million Years Ago”, be pulled from streaming services worldwide, following allegations of plagiarism from Brazilian musician, Toninho…
Amendments to the Trademarks Regulations will take effect on April 1, 2025. These changes are part of broader updates to the Trademarks Act, introduced through the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No…
Heineken’s Lagunitas Brewery has reportedly advanced its trademark and copyright claims over its "La Tropical" beer in a legal battle involving Cuban-origin brands. As reported by Bloomberg, the…
Marvel and DC have reportedly lost their long-held trademarks for “Super Hero”. For decades, the two comic giants jointly owned the trademark, with DC using it for its DC Super Hero Cafe and…
In January 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) is launching a pilot project in which the Registrar of Trademarks will issue 50–100 section 45 notices per month for randomly selected trademark…
