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The Walmart Wirkin VS Hermes Birkin Controversy: A Case Study in Intellectual Property Awareness - AFFA IPR

-January 22, 2025

The viral phenomenon surrounding Walmart’s “Wirkin” bag, which bears a striking resemblance to the iconic Hermès Birkin, has captivated social media and sparked discussions on fashion ethics, consumer behavior, and, of course, Intellectual Property. This controversy highlights the complexities of balancing accessible fashion with protecting luxury brand...

AFFA Represents Inner Mongolia Kunming Cigarette Limited Liability Company for a Successful Bad-Faith Trademark Invalidation in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

-May 8, 2024

On April 25 2024, the Panel of Judges at the Central Jakarta District Court issued a favourable decision for Inner Mongolia Kunming Cigarette Limited Liability Company to invalidate the “DONGCHONGXIACAO” Trademark under registration number IDM000791780 which had been registered in bad faith since May 2018 in Indonesia....

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