Cop's kitten; more protection for GIs
Another in the IPKat’s (very) occasional series of improbable trade mark licences. The BBC reports that Thai police who commit minor disciplinary offences will be punished by the power of the cat. The rogue officers will be forced to wear arm bands featuring the cartoon character Hello Kitty and two pink hearts. The cartoon character, beloved of teenage girls, was introduced by Sanrio in 1974. It now features on a huge range of products in East Asia.
The IPKat can’t really see how the link-up will benefit the reputation of either party.
China and EU recognise GIs
A belated story from the People’s Daily Online. In mid-July, China and the E
The IPKat welcomes the news. If geographical indications are worth protecting as a matter of principle, they are worth protecting wherever they originate.