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How to maintain the validity of your trademarks in the US

How to maintain the validity of your trademarks in the US

Once you have received the trademark protection, you must take a few important steps to maintain it. Your trademark must first be used commercially. Additionally, to demonstrate that you are still using your trademark, you must file specific paperwork on a regular basis. Your registration will expire or be canceled, or your extension of protection to the United States would be void if you fail to provide these papers by the deadline (if you filed via WIPO under the [...]

The ongoing partnership between the JPO, developing countries, and the WIPO

The ongoing partnership between the JPO, developing countries, and the WIPO

According to the JPO, it has dispatched patent examiners to ASEAN IP offices as long-term expertise. In order to create a stronger IP infrastructure, the JPO claims to collaborate with “our partners in developing economies.” The JPO has dispatched its patent examiners in Indonesia and Vietnam on a long-term basis to support those countries’ IP systems developed in conjunction with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), a body responsible for managing Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). The expatriates help to [...]

MinLaw and IPOS Are Collecting Comments on Supplementary Legislation Regulating Collective Management Organizations

MinLaw and IPOS Are Collecting Comments on Supplementary Legislation Regulating Collective Management Organizations

On November 7th, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) opened a public consultation to get input on the proposed subsidiary law governing collective management organizations (CMOS). The Copyright (Collective Management Organizations) Regulations, a subsidiary piece of law, will be created in accordance with the Copyright Act 2021. Up to December 4th, 2022, there will be a four-week public consultation period. It follows previous consultation initiatives on copyright regime, including a consultation held in [...]

More than 93% of SMEs with intellectual property rights report a positive influence in the EU

More than 93% of SMEs with intellectual property rights report a positive influence in the EU

The third edition of the Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard shows outstanding statistics on how SMEs protect their inventiveness and innovation in 2022. Only 10% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU have registered intellectual property (IP) rights, such as national and European trademarks, designs, and patents, according to the 2022 edition of the Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard, one of the EUIPO’s flagship studies, which was published by the Observatory. Almost all (93%) SMEs with registered IP rights had a beneficial impact [...]

Trademark enforcement strategies in Indonesia

Trademark enforcement strategies in Indonesia

When conducting trademark enforcement proceedings, there are a variety of strategies to take into account. Sending a cease and desist letter to the infringer to demand that they stop their unlawful behavior is always a smart first step. The trademark owner has the choice of filing a criminal complaint against the infringer with the civil investigator at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) or the Indonesian Police should the infringer fail to comply with the requests made in [...]

Amended Philippine implementing rules and regulations for patents in 2022

Amended Philippine implementing rules and regulations for patents in 2022

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued a Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Patents, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs that went into effect on 20 September 2022. Amended Philippine implementing rules and regulations for patents The following are a few significant amendments to the IRR to keep in mind: At the time of filing, a general or particular power of attorney is now necessary. If a power of attorney is not included with the application when it [...]

Trademark registration needs to be the first step for businesses operating in China

Trademark registration needs to be the first step for businesses operating in China

Foreign businesses that produce goods in China commonly worry that their Chinese suppliers or a local rival would copy their designs, but they are far too negligent in protecting their trademarks. This approach misses the universal truth that trademark stealing is simple whereas product design stealing is significantly more difficult. Thus, the design will almost always be the last object taken while the trademark will nearly always be the first. The Need for trademark registration in China The false perception of [...]

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Top 20 leading trademarks in Vietnam in 2022

2022 is a breakthrough year for Vietnamese businesses across the country after 2 years of being held in imprisonment by the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, to celebrate the first year of somewhat normal functioning after the Covid-19 era, Vietnam has organized “Vietnam’s leading brand – Vietnam’s gold products and services” award. This program announces the Top 20, Top 50 leading trademarks in the nature of Vietnamese products in 2022. The closing ceremony and award were held in Hanoi, the capital of [...]

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ST24, ST25 rice of Vietnam gained trademark protection in the Australian market

ST24, ST25 rice – Vietnamese rice brands on the international stage have recently been registered for trademark protection in the Australian market. This protection officially marks one of the most glorious moments for Vietnam as well as the intellectual property law industry in this country. On June 7, 2021, law firm Baker McKenzie represented Ho Quang Tri private enterprise to apply for trademark registration for 3 trademarks ‘GAO ONG CUA VIET NAM’, ‘GAO ONG CUA VIETNAM ST24 RICE’, ‘GAO ONG [...]

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Things to know about Vietnam’s ST25 rice brand

If you are looking to experience the best rice in the world, then ST25 rice will be the best choice for your family. So why is ST25 rice called the best in the world? Who is the founder and creator of this rice? What is the story of protecting the Vietnamese brand behind this world’s best rice? Follow the article to better understand the essence behind the name of Vietnam’s quality ST25 rice! ST25 rice, also known as Soc Trang [...]

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