Intellectual Property Archives - Nooktoria Legal Resource

Crocs, Inc. and Jibbitz, Inc. v. Five Below, Inc.

United States: Crocs Sues Five Below Over Alleged Trademark and Patent Infringement

Crocs and its subsidiary Jibbitz have sued discount retailer Five Below, accusing the company of selling shoes and related products that infringe and dilute Crocs’ trademark and trade dress rights and infringe patents owned by [Read More]

Singapore: Government Seeks Public Input on AI and Intellectual Property Laws

Singapore’s Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) are seeking public feedback on how the country’s intellectual property framework should respond to developments in artificial intelligence. The public consultation, which runs [Read More]

Aldi Foods Pty Limited v Hampden Holdings I.P. Pty Limited

Australia: Federal Court Finds Five Aldi Packaging Designs Infringed Copyright

Australia’s Full Federal Court has found that five packaging designs used by supermarket chain Aldi infringed copyright in artistic works used on a competing range of baby and children’s snack products, increasing the number of [Read More]

Specsavers v Strategic Ideal Holdings Botswana Case

Specsavers (Pty) Ltd v Strategic Ideal Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Case Information Field Details Nooktoria Citation NIPJD/BW/MAHGB-000389-19 Case Name Specsavers (Pty) Ltd v Strategic Ideal Holdings (Pty) Ltd Court High Court of Botswana Court Station Lobatse Case Number MAHGB-000389-19 Judge Busang J. Date of Judgment [Read More]

IP for Growth in Africa Lagos Music Industry Workshop

Nigeria: U.S. Consulate Hosts Lagos Workshop on Intellectual Property and Music Industry Growth

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos has brought together more than 120 intellectual property policymakers, lawyers, music executives, artists, producers, distributors and other creative industry stakeholders for a three-day workshop focused on strengthening intellectual property [Read More]

Kenya: Draft National Intellectual Property Policy Proposes Major Reforms to IP System

Kenya is considering significant reforms to its intellectual property framework under the Draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy, 2026, which proposes measures to strengthen the protection, commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property rights across [Read More]

WIPO Launches New IP Diagnostics Tool for the Fashion Industry

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched WIPO IP Diagnostics for the Fashion Industry, a new self-assessment tool designed to help small businesses, creators and other stakeholders in the fashion sector better understand and [Read More]

United States: Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters Trademark

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents, alleging that the use of the name KPop Demon Hunters for music, merchandise and an upcoming live [Read More]

Kenya: Counterfeit Personal Care Products Worth KSh 1.1 Million Seized in Nairobi

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized suspected counterfeit personal care products valued at approximately KSh 1.1 million (US$8,500) during an enforcement operation in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The operation, announced on August 18, 2026, resulted in the [Read More]

HAMTA AND SONS LIMITED v. AFUA KONADU & ANOTHER

HAMTA AND SONS LIMITED v. AFUA KONADU & ANOTHER IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE IN THE HIGH COURT (COMMERCIAL DIVISION), KUMASI – A.D 2018 Judgement delivered on:16th November, 2018Court: High Court (Commercial Division), Accra, [Read More]