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New Online Version of TMEP
A new online version of the 8th edition of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) with a new search tool is now available. This release is intended to assist users in the transition to the new version, which will replace the current online version when the next revision of the TMEP is issued in […]
Russia is already a member of WTO – Streamlined Official Fees and Better IP Protection Expected
On August 22, 2012, Russia became a full WTO member (the 156th), and probably the last major trading country to join the organization. Russia’s Communist Party and other protectionist groups were against the country’s accession and even challenged the accession in the country’s Constitutional Court. On July 9, 2012, the Constitutional Court upheld the constitutionality […]
On August 22, 2012, Russia became a full WTO member (the 156th), and probably the last major trading country to join the organization. Russia’s Communist Party and other protectionist groups were against the country’s accession and even challenged the accession in the country’s Constitutional Court. On July 9, 2012, the Constitutional Court upheld the constitutionality […]
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office To Implement New Patent Quality Process
Derivation Proceeding Ensures Inventors Obtain Patents for their Inventions
Derivation Proceeding Ensures Inventors Obtain Patents for their Inventions
The Bulgarian Patent office spreads incorrect information
The Patent office of Republic of Bulgaria officially admitted that it spreads incorrect information ( “outdated data” ) for the needs of other the institutions and authorities in the country and stopped the information system NIPIES - http://www1.bpo.bg The Patent Office is the national authority, responsible for the registration of the exclusive industrial property rights – for […]
The Patent office of Republic of Bulgaria officially admitted that it spreads incorrect information ( “outdated data” ) for the needs of other the institutions and authorities in the country and stopped the information system NIPIES - http://www1.bpo.bg The Patent Office is the national authority, responsible for the registration of the exclusive industrial property rights – for […]
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Seeks Comment on Proposed Fee Schedule as Mandated by America Invents Act
Schedule is Based on Cost-Recovery Model and Extensive Public Input
Schedule is Based on Cost-Recovery Model and Extensive Public Input
Louis Vuitton Chases Fakes from Market
Global luxury brand Louis Vuitton recently slapped some stores in Jiangsu province with lawsuits claiming 500,000 yuan ($78,500) in compensation from each following a string of crackdowns on counterfeits. The first hearing of a case against a shop in Nanjing Fashion Lady Shopping Plaza was held in Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court on July 4. The […]
With protection of innovation at the very fore: CIOPORA brings IP expertise to Floriade
Hamburg, August 27, 2012 – There is no better way to put the importance of effective IP protection into the spotlight as to bring the IP expertise to a place, on which the glances of the horticultural industry were fixed in summer of 2012. The CIOPORA Conference on Patents and modern PBR in Horticultural Breeding, […]
A Taiwan university sues Apple over speech recognition patents
A Taiwan university has filed a patent infringement suit against Apple Inc in a U.S. court over the iPhone maker’s Siri speech recognition system, which lets users place calls or perform other tasks with voice commands, and is seeking undisclosed damages. Apple is also wrestling with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd in one of the biggest-ever […]
A Taiwan university has filed a patent infringement suit against Apple Inc in a U.S. court over the iPhone maker’s Siri speech recognition system, which lets users place calls or perform other tasks with voice commands, and is seeking undisclosed damages. Apple is also wrestling with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd in one of the biggest-ever […]
It is not regarded as the use of a trademark for a name of an advertising character which is not used as an indication of the source of goods or services
The trademark in dispute A trademark “花太郎” (transliteration: Hua-Tai-Lang. A Japanese name)” designating the services of “restaurants” was allowed for registration inTaiwan. The complainant filed an opposition against the above trademark during its publication period according to the old Trademark Act, Article 23.1(14) by the reason that the complainant has used “花太郎” as a trademark […]
Since July 1, 2012, it is available to pay the trademark registration fee after the official due date
Before July 01, 2012, when an applicant unintentionally failed to pay the registration fee by the official due date, it was not allowed to restore the trademark right. Each year, there were about 2400 trademarks being lapsed due to failing to pay the registration fees because the applicants were out of the country, made a […]
The success in commerce of a product manufactured in accordance with a patent in dispute cannot prove that the patent in dispute meets the inventive step requirements
A Utility Model patent related to “mold-proof patch” inTaiwanwas invalidated by a third party by the ground of “in lack of inventive step” according to the Patent Act, Article 94.4. The complainant (patentee) initiated an administrative action up to theIP Courtagainst the decision of the Appeal. One of the grounds claimed by the complainant was […]
A Utility Model patent related to “mold-proof patch” inTaiwanwas invalidated by a third party by the ground of “in lack of inventive step” according to the Patent Act, Article 94.4. The complainant (patentee) initiated an administrative action up to theIP Courtagainst the decision of the Appeal. One of the grounds claimed by the complainant was […]
Agency Rejects Wall-E Remake for Copyright Infringement
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has denied an application by a local director to shoot a Chinese remake of Pixar’s Wall-E because the film did not sell the legal rights to the director, according to insiders. After filing an application to make his own version of the computer-animated blockbuster, the director […]
Rehau Polymers Prevails in a Trademark Dispute
The Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court recently entered the final decision for a trademark dispute raised by Rehau China, ordering the defendant Shanghai Ruihao Pipeline Co., Ltd. to indemnify 380,000 yuan in damages. Rehau China ended this four-year legal battle on a triumphant note. Established in August 2002, Rehau China is a leading system […]
Le Coq Sportif Triumphs in a Trademark Dispute
The group buying websites now become the focus of attention due to selling counterfeits these days. Several industry top dogs such as Ao Meimei, Accessories Group, 58 Group, Gaopeng and Dida make the infamous list. Discovering the Zouxiu website under Shenzhen Zouxiu Ltd. and Dida website under Beijing Jinridushi company selling the counterfeit products infringing […]
TIPO Preparing to Add Criminal Liability in the Amendment to Trade Secret
To strengthen the protection of trade secrets, the Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has begun preparing a draft amendment to the current Trade Secret Act, providing that severe infringement of trade secrets will be subject to criminal penalties. The current Trade Secret Act was promulgated on January 17, 1985, […]