Trademark

Cosmax wins first intellectual property management award

06-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

South Korean cosmetics producer, Cosmax, made 2017 the year it concentrated on improving the quality of its intellectual property.

This is what an independent beauty brand looks like

02-Oct-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Since early this year, Cosmetics Design has been publishing the Indie Beauty Profile column weekly, showcasing the inspiring work of cosmetics and personal care entrepreneurs and their innovative brands. Now after nearly 30 installments, we pause to reflect...

Alibaba teams up to remove counterfeit products

21-Aug-2017 By Natasha Spencer

French luxury group, Kering, and e-commerce marketplace, Alibaba Group, partner to engage in joint enforcement actions to prevent online and offline cosmetics infringements and protect intellectual property rights.

Estée Lauder praised for digital achievements in China

13-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

With digital channels offering consumers a fast, reliable and authentic insight into their favourite brands, the prestige beauty manufacturer is maximising its awareness in the Chinese marketplace.

Korean cosmetics brand sues Japanese artist for copyright infringement

10-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

W.Lab, a Korean cosmetics retailer, has countersued Yoshitomo Nara over the use of an image that features on the company’s W-Honey Beam Cushion make-up product range.

Cosmetics SMEs to feel the brunt of India's rise in trademark registration fees

10-Dec-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

While the fees are still considered to be reasonable by international standards, Asia's smaller cosmetic corporations will be hit by a hefty rise in registering their trademark in India.

Unilever on skin care acquisition trail again this time buying Murad

07-Jul-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Unilever flexes its skin care muscle once again this time agreeing to buy clinical brand Murad, as it looks to further enhance its position in the market and ‘complement’ recent acquisitions.

Benefit cosmetics loses trademark fight

08-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

A businesswoman has won her battle against Benefit Cosmetics, successfully blocking the company’s use of the term ‘Brow Bar’ exclusively in Australia.

Slowdown in Japan sees brands looking for new opps in Vietnam

23-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Following a slowdown in its’ domestic market, Japanese manufacturer Naris Cosmetics has expanded its' business into Vietnam’s market.

eBay and LVMH settle longstanding counterfeit fight

22-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Online marketplace eBay and luxury good firm LVMH have settled their longstanding legal fallout over counterfeit products dating back six years.

Vietnam’s cosmetic industry struggles to revive domestic brands

24-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to various analysts in the Asia-Pacific region, the cosmetics industry in Vietnam, although having established many cosmetics brand names, has been overshadowed by multinational brands, due to a lack of innovation and promotional strategies.

Reuters special report guides brands on avoiding pitfalls in Asia

15-Jun-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

Market research firm Reuters has compiled a special report on how multinational companies can develop successful brand strategies in South Korea and how they can avoid potential pitfalls that minimise profitability, dilute brand value and erode competitive...

L’Oreal in trademark dispute with Indian company

09-Feb-2010 By staff reporter

Indian wellness and beauty company VLCC is locked in a high court dispute with L’Oreal over the use of the Fuel brand to promote men’s skin ranges in India.