IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While many see China’s AI policies as a cover to curb freedoms and control society, the reality is that China is an active AI developer in a thriving market for AI applications in both the trade and industrial sectors. There are, however, several challenges related to obtaining IP protection for algorithms in China.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

On January 14, 2022, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the Measures for Fast-Track Examination of Trademark Registration Applications (for Trial Implementation), which took effect on the same day. Trademark Applications Subject to the Measures. Use e-filing.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

First, it is important to have an overall strategy to protect IP. Second, IP may be protected differently in the Philippines than in the United States. trademark and patent registrations will not protect rights holders’ IP in the Philippines. A trademark applicant may be a natural or juridical person.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs? World over companies are rushing to protect their trademarks in the online, virtual environment – the metaverse. In the US too, several companies are protecting their trademarks for similar goods and services. Aparajita Lath. Image from here.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Interestingly, another battle regarding the Gruyère trademark is happening in North America. However, the fate of the Gruyère trademark in Canada is still up in the air. However, the fate of the Gruyère trademark in Canada is still up in the air. However, SCU did not give up.

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IPilogue

MAY 2, 2022

As Andrew Masson recently discussed , Russia is now responding to sanctions by removing the protection of IP rights in its territory for owners from “unfriendly” countries. On March 04, 2022 , the United States Patent and Trademark Office announced that it would no longer associate with the Russian and Belarusian Patent Offices.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 17, 2022

From offering vegan nail polishes, to natural lipsticks and lip balms, to entering into foreign collaborations, a lot is going on in the Indian cosmetics space. Revlon, however, has a more direct connection with India in the trademark sense. The commercial implications of being declared a well-known trademark are tremendous.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 27, 2023

trademark application for its mark or any variation thereof. commerce, including interstate commerce and commerce with foreign nations. Here, the petition relied only on challenges to petitioner's foreign marks in foreign proceedings. commerce falling within the scope of protection under the Trademark Act.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

In most cases, you will want to get utility patents to protect the unique functional features of your medical device. Even if you do not know where the competition is headed, a pending child application gives you time to scope the market. Should you apply for foreign medical device patents? Design or utility patent?

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IPilogue

JULY 27, 2021

This legislation contrasts Canada’s agreement with the European Union (EU) to enforce geographical indication protection for wines and spirits. For France, champagne is one of the most prestigious and expensive spirits in the market. Non-Russian producers must now label their competing products as “sparkling wine” in Russia. .

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. 32 of the Trademark Law requires that no trademark shall be registered if it collides with a prior unregistered mark that has acquired a certain or high reputation in China.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 26, 2023

The report provides a spotlight on foreign countries and their laws, policies, and practices to provide adequate and effective IP protection and enforcement for inventors, creators, brands, manufacturers, and service providers. trading partners.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Exclusive rights over a trademark in Colombia arise solely from registration. Therefore, the general rule is that a trademark registered or protected under the legislation of a different country may not be used as valid grounds for opposition against a trademark application in Colombia.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 31, 2023

To address counterfeiting and piracy, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invited submissions from the private sector detailing effective anti-piracy strategies and those envisioned for the future. IIPA aims to improve copyright protection and enforcement in overseas markets with high levels of piracy.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 21, 2023

This call is backed by a recent report from brand protection company Corsearch. Besides pirate sites, the report also links Cloudflare to trademarking. “Cloudflare is uniquely positioned to do more to protect rights holders and substantially to suppress the scourge of online piracy and counterfeiting,” the report reads.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 17, 2023

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. 32 of the Trademark Law requires that no trademark shall be registered if it collides with a prior unregistered mark that has acquired a certain or high reputation in China.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While many see China’s AI policies as a cover to curb freedoms and control society, the reality is that China is an active AI developer in a thriving market for AI applications in both the trade and industrial sectors. There are, however, several challenges related to obtaining IP protection for algorithms in China.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2022

On January 14, 2022, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the Measures for Fast-Track Examination of Trademark Registration Applications (for Trial Implementation), which took effect on the same day. Trademark Applications Subject to the Measures. Use e-filing.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

For game developers – whether your company is a AAA producer or you’re a basement hacker with a great idea – protecting the IP in your game is crucial. Protect Your Game’s Intellectual Property How, then, to safeguard what you’ve worked so hard to create? Trademark application – U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 6, 2022

GIs should be protected in order to prevent consumers from being misled as to the true origin of the product and to protect the rights of the producers. Geographical indications and trademarks reward producers that invest in building the reputation of a product. However, Sri Lanka doesn’t have a registration system for GIs.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Deckers ) filed a lawsuit against Sydney-based footwear company, Australian Leather Pty Ltd ( Australian Leather ) for trademark infringement, the U.S. Trademarks that are distinctive, and therefore eligible for protection in one country, may have a generic meaning and therefore not be registrable or enforceable in another.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 5, 2022

Here's what Anna Maria writes: 'Made in Italy' and false indications of origin under the scrutiny of the Italian Supreme Court by Anna Maria Stein Clearly 'Made in Italy' The protection of 'Made in Italy' and indications of origin of products has been the object of two recent decisions of the Italian Supreme Court. With decision No.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Census Bureau also offers the Census Business Builder (CBB ), a robust application that provides selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to help users identify potential markets and better understand their industry in a simple to access and use format. Patent and Trademark Office Tags Hispanic Heritage Month

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After thriving in what was once a localized traditional market, Japanese comics known as ‘manga’ took the world by storm. Publishers and authors could only watch as their work fueled a huge but unlicensed black market. Publishers Seek Help From U.S. companies including Cloudflare, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and Google.

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IIPRD

APRIL 3, 2024

Introduction The Indian fashion market is pegged at an impressive value of $50 billion, out of which 10% consists of international luxury brands. [1] Protection of Fashion: IPR Indian fashion houses have begun to toe the line of Western fashion houses by registering their designs and fashion works as IPR. [4] However, this is limited.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

GI protection of wines and spirits originating from a specific region. In 2019, the global luxury wines and spirits market was valued at around $970 billion. The uniqueness that Champagne carries has led to its protection as a Geographical Indication (GI). WTO, TRIPS Agreement, and the protection of wines and spirits.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

4 of 2012 Concerning Regulation of Competition all businesses with operations in the UAE or supplying goods and services to the UAE market will have to ensure that they focus on and comply with the provisions of this new law. Trademarks. Trademarks are protected by registration with the IP Department.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 8, 2021

A Section 1(b) Intent-to-Use trademark application means that a person or legal entity has a “ bona fide ” intent to use the trademark “in commerce” in the near future. The Two Common Trademark Applications: 1(a) Use in Commerce vs. 1(b) Intent-to-Use. Pros and Cons to Filing an Intent-to-Use Trademark Application.

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That law restored copyright protection for foreign works that were still protected by copyright in their source countries, but which had fallen into the U.S. As a result, several versions are floating around which feature later-added scores, and they may still be protected by copyright. Can’t read German?

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The objective of the Singapore Treaty is to create a modern and dynamic international framework for the harmonization of administrative trademark registration procedures. Most significantly, it is the first international instrument dealing with trademark law to explicitly recognize non-traditional marks. Introduction.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A Patent Box is a fiscal tool introduced at a national level that intends to incentivize investments in research and development (R&D), avoid the relocation of intangible assets to foreign countries or encourage returns, through tax incentives. Most of the discussion over the year has been on what kind of IP assets could be protected.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 29, 2021

With an estimated GDP per capita of around $39,048 and with trillions in foreign exchange reserves, it is having one of the largest consumer markets in the world. For all those, it becomes very important for the companies to understand the procedure for getting a trademark in Japan. Image Source: gettyimages].

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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Garrigues Blog

MAY 4, 2021

The scope of protection and the scenarios in which you can enjoy such protection will depend on the type of IP rights on which you rely. To protect our rights, we could resort to three different types of IP rights: trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights. Trademarks. b) of the EU Trademark Regulation).

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

27, 2023) Industria sued Latinfood for trademark and copyright infringement; Latinfood counterclaimed for tortious interference against Industria and another counterdefendant Cordialsa. has purposely breached the territoriality principle by entering into mutual treaty obligations with certain foreign nations. Here, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The following post explores the bioavailability and efficacy of various cannabis products, followed by a brief overview of the legal protection afforded to each as an intellectual property asset. Over the millennia, our bodies have evolved to better protect themselves. How can flower be protected as IP?

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