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Rethinking the “Three-Year Non-Use Cancellation” for Trademarks
Trademark, as the legal basis of a brand, fundamentally serves the purpose of distinguishing the origin of goods/services. Therefore, the trademark to be applied cannot be identical or similar to prior trademarks owned by others. In recent years, China has consistently had the highest number of trademarks registered globally.
Uspto 2019 rules on trademark practice
In 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published the Requirement of U.S. Licensed Attorney for Foreign Trademark Applicants and Registrants (the “Requirement”), which completely changed the “game rules”
Trademark Proof of Use in Brazil: Essential steps to protect your trademark
Your trademark is the heartbeat of your business, a symbol that sets you apart and defines your identity. But did you know that keeping it alive requires more than just registration? In Brazil, maintaining your trademark demands ongoing attention to a crucial aspect: the Use of Trademark.
Introduction to the trademark protection under the Macau legal regime
As we all knew that the protection for trademarks is regional, that means if you want to get the protection, you should register your trademark in each place. As for the case mentioned above, the client successfully registered the trademarks in Macau Special Administrative Region (herein after named as ‘Macau SAR’).
The “Good Faith Prior Use of Trademark” in Taiwan
For foreign companies intending to enter the Taiwan market, it’s not just about doing the necessary preparations such as market research or human resources, we strongly recommend a comprehensive understanding of Taiwan’s trademark regulations.
Customize Your Trademark Application Strategy
Trademark, as the legal basis of a brand, fundamentally serves the purpose of distinguishing the origin of goods/services. Therefore, the trademark to be applied cannot be identical or similar to prior trademarks owned by others. In recent years, China has consistently had the highest number of trademarks registered globally.
China’s Trademark Wars Are Raging
There are four jurisdictions in China, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan, which are subject to different legal systems, including trademark law. Therefore, to obtain trademark protection in these four jurisdictions, it is necessary to apply for trademark registration separately.
A Fancy Story that You can’t Miss – How we made an Unexpected Small Fortune from Trade Mark Registration for Client!
When we talk about trademark registrations, the immediate association is often with the possible substantial costs involved in safeguarding one’s valuable trade mark rights.
Before Trade Marks Filings: 4 Game-Changing Insights about Investment and Owning a Brand in Hong Kong
Have you had the opportunity to visit Hong Kong? What are your impressions of this vibrant city located at the southern tip of China? As you are now attracted by the title and peruse this article, we can’t help but surmise that an initial investment plan for Hong Kong has already popped up in your mind.
Three Tips Before You Initiate Non-Use Cancellation for Hong Kong Trademark Applications
Your Hong Kong trademark applications could not always be smooth. One major reason is that your trademark is considered as confusingly similar to an earlier mark in the Hong Kong trade mark register (the “Relative Grounds”).
Improving Protection of Your Brand: Taiwan Proposes a Direction of Trademark Act Amendment
Attention all brand owners! Taiwan has just introduced a “draft amendment on partial articles of the Trademark Act”, and it’s set to revolutionize the way trademark disputes are handled in the country.