World Trademark Review
WEBWarning over new trademark filing entity; major AI copyright ruling; fighting scams; and much more. Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week. Experts at a recent Brand Finance event explore the enormous success of Chinese ...
WTR 1000 - World Trademark Review
WEBWTR 1000 2024. WTR 1000 - the World's Leading Trademark Professionals - a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.
A guide to OAPI: what you need to know - World Trademark Review
WEBSep 10, 2020 · OAPI accepts trademark applications for products, services and collective trademarks, as well as protecting well-known marks in the region. To file an application, applicants must provide: a signature of power of attorney. Further, colour marks can be claimed at OAPI upon payment of the prescribed fee. OAPI is a multi-class jurisdiction …
Madrid Protocol – recent developments and practice tips
WEBJul 29, 2021 · The Madrid System, which is administered by the WIPO, is a cost-effective option for trademark owners who want to obtain trademark rights in many important commercial jurisdictions quickly and efficiently by securing an international registration in accordance with the provisions of the Madrid Protocol (which all Madrid members have …
Protecting and enforcing design rights: United States
WEBDec 11, 2017 · Design patents are governed by the US patent law statute. As set forth in 35 USC § 171, design patents provide protection for the ornamental design of an article of manufacture. A design patent gives the owner exclusive rights to make, use, sell, offer for sale and import the design in the United States. A design patent protects only the ...
Trademark procedures and strategies: China
WEBMar 29, 2017 · The substantial examination takes five to seven months. The examiner should make a decision within nine months on whether to grant preliminary approval or reject the trademark. If the trademark is preliminarily approved, it will be published in the Trademark Gazette for three months to solicit public opinion.
Fighting the supply of and demand for counterfeit goods
WEBApr 23, 2020 · The interplay of trademarks and other IP rights has become increasingly complex with globalisation and the expansion of the digital economy. A brand’s survival in global and digital marketplaces requires a multifaceted strategy, with numerous IP elements working together with trademarks to protect both consumers and brand owners across …
Case law as a guide to trademark ownership, licensing and …
WEBMay 1, 2018 · Enforcement. In Halcyon Horizons, Inc v Delphi Behavioral Health Grp, LLC (2017 US Dist LEXIS 72258 *; 2017 WL 1956997 (ND Cal, May 11 2017)) the court considered whether a licensee had standing to sue for trademark infringement. In doing so, the court looked to the following two cases for guidance. In Innovation Ventures, LLC v …
The EUIPO experience - World Trademark Review
WEBApr 8, 2021 · The EUIPO data focuses on the period between 2010 and 2019. Comparing the total number of filings for both years, it notes that the average annual growth rate for EU trademarks from Chinese applicants stood at 33.2%, with an overall growth rate of 1,028% across the period. In total, more than 63,000 EU trademark filings, including over …
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