Intellectual Property
IMPI rules in favor of family for Pato Merlín trademark
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The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property announced that the name and image of Pato Merlín belong to the family of Carla Ivette Gómez. The ruling was issued on June 24 under Mexican law. The duck gained fame during the 2026 World Cup.
Tamil Nadu is finalizing an intellectual property rights policy that emphasizes geographical indications. The move supports the state's goal of a 1.5 trillion dollar economy by 2036. Officials shared details at a recent summit in Chennai.
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The Anti-Counterfeit Authority has urged businesswoman Shiquo wa Hii Style to develop her own fashion brand while complying with Kenya's intellectual property rules amid an ongoing investigation.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po will deliver the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday, unveiling measures to accelerate economic recovery. The budget features a purple cover symbolizing strengthening economic momentum amid a volatile external environment. It arrives against heightened geopolitical tensions, including a new 15 per cent global tariff announced by US President Donald Trump, with expectations for sweeteners tempered by economists' warnings on public finances.
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Hong Kong's finance chief will unveil measures in the budget to strengthen the intellectual property economy, focusing on nurturing top-tier talent and aiding local tech firms with patent evaluations. These initiatives aim to diversify economic development and align with national priorities.
Frisby España S.L. has requested the European Union Intellectual Property Office (Euipo) to suspend the nullity procedure for the 'Frisby' trademark, initiated by Frisby S.A. BIC. The company argues that pending processes could affect the final decision. It also challenges the usage proofs submitted by the Colombian counterpart.
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The Central Sulawesi Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has registered copyrights for 37 works owned by the provincial Language Center throughout 2025. This achievement stems from inter-agency collaboration to safeguard intellectual property. The office head emphasized the importance of legal protection for regional cultural works.