Where the signs coincide in a weakly distinctive element with regard to the goods at issue, the global assessment of the likelihood of confusion does not often lead to a finding that such likelihood exists.
How to determine compensation amounts and effectively protect rights holders’ interests is a critical point of concern. It is therefore vital to analyse patent infringement litigation cases that have awarded high compensation and which kinds of claims and evidence have been well received by Chinese courts.
Brand monetisation is an inevitable necessity for companies to enhance their core competitiveness and achieve innovative management. It is therefore imperative to explore the main ways to monetise a brand under China’s current legal environment.
Owners of earlier unregistered trademarks may rely on Article 15(2) where they can prove that a squatter had knowledge of their marks based on interactions that do not qualify as contractual or business relations.
24 July 2023
In the third and final part of exclusive insights from the EUIPO, the agency shares information on some of the cutting-edge services it offers.
24 July 2023
In the second part of exclusive insights from the EUIPO, the registry shares more of its innovative services, this time focusing on its cutting-edge approach to public outreach.
21 July 2023
Notably, the decision highlights that use of a mark in connection with the service of manufacturing clothing does not amount to use of that mark in connection with clothing.
21 July 2023
Taco John’s’ decision to abandon its TACO TUESDAY registration is a business-savvy response to a death by genericide.
20 July 2023
A change to a pre-existing design was found insufficient to give rise to unregistered design rights in the article as a whole.
20 July 2023
Indonesian Customs is “very active” in encouraging IP recordation, but few rights holders have succeeded.
19 July 2023
The TTAB found that the building shape of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino constituted inherently distinctive trade dress.
19 July 2023
The reasoning provided by TÜRKPATENT in a recent case may serve as a guide when considering whether to raise bad faith as a ground for opposition.
19 July 2023
In our latest round-up, we look at the USPTO formalising its programme for minor issues of misconduct, VerifyMe's strategic reorganisation, and much more.
18 July 2023
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