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Archive: 03 Oct 2012
USPTO and EPO Publish Advance Version of Cooperative Patent Classification System Ahead of January Launch
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Commerce Department’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) today announced early publication of a classification system meant to speed the patent granting process for applicants to both Offices. The Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system and finalized CPC definitions are now available in advance of […]
Choosing Your Trade Mark Name in China: Know Before You Go
What is a trade mark? Your trade mark is your identity and is used to market your product. Because you invest time and money into building its reputation, it would be very damaging to your own business if someone began selling their own products or services using your company name. As your reputation grows around […]