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What is intellectual property (IP)?

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What is an intellectual property right? Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. At its core, intellectual property is a legal right. Let’s look into what those intangible assets might be, and how they can be protected. This is where trademarks play a role. So what is IP exactly?

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How to Avoid the Biggest Brand management Mistakes

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Apple and MacDonalds are household brands that have lost their EU trademarks in recent years, meaning that third parties may now freely use ‘Think Different’ and Big Mac in the EU. When that happens, the other party who wants to use the marks will be able to apply to have the trademark registrations cancelled.

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Protecting your Trademark from Non-Use Cancellation

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It is becoming increasingly vital that Registered Trademarks are used to maintain their validity and their ability to be enforced against third parties. Trademark cancellation actions can be filed by third parties and can prove to be extremely time-consuming, costly, and damaging to the brand. What Constitutes Use?

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3D Shape Trademark on Cars

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Trademarks indicate the origin of a product. While they commonly consist of a brand name or logo, the shape of a product may also be an indication of its origin. For being registered as a trademark, the 3D shape of a product must be shown to have an inherent or acquired distinctive character.

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How Do People End Up Losing Their Trademark Rights?

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What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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Limited Edition Products: Can they be Protected under IP Law?

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Several times, we see that luxury brands come up with limited edition products, whether it is cars, watches, cosmetics, chocolates, electronics, etc., Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law. As a result, Ferrari’s mark was cancelled concerning vehicles due to non-use but remains valid for toy cars.

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Yet Another Change Coming Up?  Structural Changes to CNIPA and China’s Potential 5th Amendment to Trademark Law

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We are just a few months into 2023, but we are already seeing a number of proposed changes to Chinese Trademark Law. Overall Theme and Key Takeaway It should be noted that this will be the 5 th round of major amendments to the China Trademark Law since it was first adopted in 1982.