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publicity rights on the fame of famous subjects in China and the USA, publicity rights on the fame of famous subjects in China , publicity rights on the fame of famous subjects in the USA, publicity rights on the fame of famous subjects,
07 May

Publicity rights on the fame of famous subjects in China and the USA

In our current developing world, there are probably as many celebrities as the stars in the sky. They also have a similar resemblance too. Normally, a celebrity will shine for some moment in the night but eventually, they will fade. However, it’s not about the famous duration of celebrities that is the matter but it is another aspect revolving around their fame – the publicity rights. So, what are the publicity rights on the fame of famous subjects? As we [...]

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the IP challenge with the development of mobile gaming in China, IP challenge with the development of mobile gaming in China, problems with the mobile gaming industry in China, mobile gaming in China,
28 Apr

The IP challenge with the development of mobile gaming in China

Gaming has been one of the most profitable industries in the world. In the first decade of the 21st century, it is PC gaming, or desktop gaming, and other variables such as consoles, WII, etc. that thrives, no matter if the game is offline or online. However, recently, in the second and the beginning of the third decades of the 21st century, it is actually the mobile gaming industry that is slowly becoming the dominant one. This is because [...]

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INTA publishes a report on the implementation of China's revised Trademark Law
27 Apr

INTA publishes a report on the implementation of China’s revised Trademark Law

The International Trademark Association’s (INTA) trademark office practices committee’s China subcommittee has released a report on the implementation of China’s revised Trademark Law. It gives crucial insights into the speed and nature of intellectual property rights protection in China since the fourth amendment to the law took effect in 2019. The four-section study took subcommittee members two years to complete and is based on an examination of comments supplied by 100 INTA members – brand owners and practitioners – in [...]

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Information from China's Supreme Court's IP Division in 2021
23 Apr

Information from China’s Supreme Court’s IP Division in 2021

In 2021, the IP division received 4,335 new technical intellectual property and monopoly cases and resolved 3,460 of them, resulting in a 79.8% settled ratio. Compared to 2020, the growth rate in 2021 is higher, particularly: Received 4,335 36.4% Concluded 3,460 24.1% Concluding Rate: 79.8% Average trial period for every case and settled cases per judge Judges concluded 83.5 cases per capita in 2021, up 1.2 percent from the year before. For all sorts of cases, the average trial period was 134 days. Civil 2nd [...]

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can copyright replace trademark protection in China, copyright replace trademark protection in China, trademark protection in China, Copyright Customs recordal,
12 Apr

Can copyright replace trademark protection in China?

Although it sounds like a bizarre thing to consider due to the difference in nature between the 2 aspects, however, can copyright replace trademark registration in China? Trademarks sometimes can be hard to register and protected due to the long registration time that may take up to years.  However, when an idea arises, the businesses can’t afford to wait for years to have all their rights registered and protected. Time is of the essence and losing time means losing opportunities.  This situation [...]

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Risks and solutions when entering China’s market, entering China’s market, the risks of entering the market in China , Other solutions needed when entering and expanding in China,
11 Apr

Risks and solutions when entering China’s market

As China is one of the biggest markets in the world, there are many businesses that want to take their shot at expanding to this market. However, it’s not just easy to expand to China – one of the most populated countries in the world. Instead, there are many problems. One of the biggest ones is the protection of the brand.  The West is the pinnacle of civilizations, the home of leading technology that humanity has ever reached. Accordingly, if [...]

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CNIPA increases crackdown malicious trademark registration applications related to the Olympics, crackdown malicious trademark registration applications related to the Olympics, CNIPA increases crackdown malicious trademark registration applications, CNIPA increases crackdown malicious trademark,
02 Apr

The CNIPA is cracking down on harmful trademark registration applications related to the Olympics

Olympic emblems, mascots, and athletes’ names have long been attractive trademark squatting targets. Famous athletes’ names, such as “Yao Ming,” “Liu Xiang,” and “Bolt,” have encountered trademark squatting. Gu Ailing stated in June 2019 that she has become a Chinese freestyle skier. Many others registered for registration of “Gu Ailing” in Chinese, “EILEEN GU,” and other similar trademarks in China in the same month. The Beijing Winter Olympics mascots “Bing Dwen Dwen” and “Shuey Rhon Rhon” were formally published to [...]

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China joins the Marrakesh Treaty, The Marrakesh Treaty, China Marrakesh Treaty, China's ascension to the Marrakesh Treaty,
28 Mar

China joins the Marrakesh Treaty

As part of its effort to become part of the international community, China has just recently joined the Marrakesh Treaty. This marks a great moment in the IP field in the world as China – the most populated country in the world will bring one of the world’s great cultural and literary traditions into the Marrakesh community. The Marrakesh Treaty The Marrakesh VIP Treaty (formally the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired [...]

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Over 400 malicious Olympics-related trademark applications got rejected by CNIPA, Olympics-related trademark applications got rejected by CNIPA, Rejected trademark applications in China copying famous athletes, Rejected trademark applications in China ,
21 Mar

Over 400 malicious Olympics-related trademark applications got rejected by CNIPA

The Olympics is a world-super event. However, recently, the Olympics is not just known because of the sports spirits and the amazing performance but it is also highly popular in the Intellectual Property world due to the massive number of infringement cases. There have been at least over 400 malicious Olympics-related trademark applications got rejected by CNIPA. Recently, on February 14, 2022, The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced that the office has rejected 429 applications for trademarks [...]

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China trials fast-track examination for trademark applications
19 Mar

China trials fast-track examination for trademark applications

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Measures for Fast-track Examination of Trademark Registration Applications (for Trial Implementation). The rules went into effect on the same day and apply to four distinct types of trademark applications that will be eligible for expedited processing. The test will be completed in 20 working days if all prerequisites are met and a fast-track examination is granted. This significantly reduces the nine-month examination period typically experienced by applicants in China. Eligibility for fast-track examination Article [...]

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