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Serbia Accedes to the UPOV Convention
On 5th December, Serbia deposited its instrument of accession to the UPOV Convention and will become the seventy-first member of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) on January 5, 2013. The purpose of the UPOV Convention is to encourage the development of new varieties of plants by granting breeders […]
Iran – Trade Mark Electronic Application System Launched
The Iranian Trade Marks Registry launched Trade Mark Electronic Application System on November 18, 2012 that allows trade mark applications to be submitted online. This development follows successful inauguration of electronic application system for patents and industrial designs a few months ago. Currently, the Trade Marks, Patents and Industrial Design Registries only accepts electronic filing […]
Patent Applications and R&D Spending in China up Sharply
The number of invention patents applied for in China increased by more than 20 percent this year, exhibiting the fastest growth rate for that activity seen anywhere in the world, Tian Lipu, commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office, said on Sunday. “Although the growth rate for this year is a bit lower than for […]
Ferrero’s Trademark Application Encountered “Waterloo”
World-known chocolate manufacturer Italian Ferrero Co., Ltd. encountered “Waterloo” when filing a figurative trademark application for its long-term use product package. Recently, the Beijing No.1 Intermediate People’s Court upheld the decision made by the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board (TRAB) under the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) on the ground that the trademark […]
China’s Trademark Applications Exceeds 10 Million
The number of applications submitted for trademark registration reached 10.54 million at the end of June, ranking the first in the world. According to a forum celebrating the 30th anniversary of the country’s trademark law, China is also at the top of the world’s rankings in terms of registered trademarks, which totaled 7.17 million by […]
Change in US Patent Term Law
This an important notice of a case affecting the term of patents issuing from most patent applications in which an RCE (Request for Continued Examination) has been filed. Any allowed application, in which the issue fee has not yet been paid, should be re-reviewed to redetermine if an application for Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) should […]
TW-Support Using the PPH Agreement (TW-SUPA) Examination Pilot Program Revised and Enacted on September 1, 2012
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) started the PPH programs with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) on September 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012, respectively. The PPH programs enable an applicant, whose claims are determined to be allowable/patentable in the Office of First Filing (OFF), to […]
Defend the Flag
Protection of Foreign State Emblems, Official Hallmarks, Names and Emblems of Intergovernmental Organizations in the United States
Protection of Foreign State Emblems, Official Hallmarks, Names and Emblems of Intergovernmental Organizations in the United States
Fengbaomafeng vs BMW Free Rider Falls off the Horse
On December 2011, in its ruling over the trademark infringement and unfair competition case against Guangzhou Century Baochi Clothing Cmpany, Beijing No.2 Intermediate People’s Court granted injunctive relief and monetary relief of 500,000 yuan to the Germany-based BMW AG. It represented another victory for BMW after litigation against Century Baoma Company. Shenzhen Century Baoma Clothing […]
Slovenian IP Office joins Seniority
Slovenia the fifth national office to implement the Seniority Project Slovenia joins Ireland, Hungary, Portugal and the Czech Republic in implementation. Eleven national offices are set to implement the project this year, with further intents to implement also indicated. Having accurate seniority data is important for Community trade mark owners who have previously registered an […]
Slovenia the fifth national office to implement the Seniority Project Slovenia joins Ireland, Hungary, Portugal and the Czech Republic in implementation. Eleven national offices are set to implement the project this year, with further intents to implement also indicated. Having accurate seniority data is important for Community trade mark owners who have previously registered an […]
Slovenian IP Office joins Seniority
Slovenia the fifth national office to implement the Seniority Project Slovenia joins Ireland, Hungary, Portugal and the Czech Republic in implementation. Eleven national offices are set to implement the project this year, with further intents to implement also indicated. Having accurate seniority data is important for Community trade mark owners who have previously registered an […]
Slovenia the fifth national office to implement the Seniority Project Slovenia joins Ireland, Hungary, Portugal and the Czech Republic in implementation. Eleven national offices are set to implement the project this year, with further intents to implement also indicated. Having accurate seniority data is important for Community trade mark owners who have previously registered an […]
Apple Settles iPad Trademark Case with $60m
US technology giant Apple Inc (Apple) has settled a lingering dispute with a local technology company concerning the use of the iPad trademark for the California-based tech giant’s popular tablets computers in the Chinese mainland. According to Guangdong High People’s Court, Apple has ended their long-running iPad name dispute in China with Proview with a […]
US technology giant Apple Inc (Apple) has settled a lingering dispute with a local technology company concerning the use of the iPad trademark for the California-based tech giant’s popular tablets computers in the Chinese mainland. According to Guangdong High People’s Court, Apple has ended their long-running iPad name dispute in China with Proview with a […]
Focus on Chinese Utility Model Patents
In 2010, over 340,000 Chinese utility model patents (UMs) were granted, however, only about 2,200 of these were granted to foreigners (a UM can be registered in the name of a person or entity). Chinese entities seek to register UMs much more actively than foreign entities, but these can be very valuable. The highest […]
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 […]