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Trademarks registered in China from CNIPA have a term or validity period of 10 years. You need to renew it within 12 months after it expires. Usually, there are three ways you can renew your trademark. One is that you can renew the mark with the help of your attorney, you need to pay additional fees, but it is safe and efficient and one Power of Attorney is needed to prepared. Another way is that you or the owner can go [...]
An application for renewal of a trademark must be made before the date of expiry, but no earlier than one year before that date. Required renewal documents Any person may apply for the renewal but the application for the renewal of a trademark registration must contain the following information: The trademark registration number; The owner’s name and address for service; the owner agent’s name; The name and communication address of the person paying the renewal fee; and If the trademark is registered in more than one [...]
An application for renewal of a trademark must be made before the date of expiry, but no earlier than one year before that date. In case you have not yet submitted your renewal application, you can still apply for an extension within 6 months after the expiration date and pay an additional administration fee for late renewal as well. Required maintenance documents Within the final 6 months of the registration validity, the applicant should complete the Application Form of Request for Other [...]
When you file a required maintenance document, you’ll submit a signed declaration saying that you’re continuing to use your trademark with the goods and services in your registration. You’ll also submit one sample of your your trademark for each class of goods or services. Required maintenance documents You should determine your maintenance document if you meet the requirements to maintain your registration. If your registration gets audited, you’ll need to provide more proof of use. If you don’t provide acceptable proof [...]
The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) have initiated a public consultation on the exceptions outlined in Singapore’s Copyright Act 2021 (CA) concerning the circumvention of technological measures controlling access to copyright works or protected performances. These measures, known as access control measures, function akin to digital locks, preventing unauthorized access to copyrighted material and subsequent infringement. The consultation aims to gather feedback on whether the existing exceptions should be retained or modified, as well [...]
Thailand recently concluded the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024, also known as the Songkran Festival, with vibrant cultural displays, grand processions, and historical performances celebrating the country’s rich heritage. Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol highlighted the festival’s significance as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event, inviting people from around the globe to join in the festivities. The festival showcased traditions from 16 provinces, captivating visitors with its colorful processions. Thailand now aims to designate Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Chon [...]
On March 26, 2024, a 36-year-old man, Ge Xin, was brought before court in Singapore for the sale of illegal streaming devices and the installation of software enabling access to pirated content in his two retail outlets located in Sim Lim Square, the country’s prominent IT and electronics shopping hub. Ge’s shops, named MT Gadget+ and Grandnew, were found to be selling illicit streaming equipment during a raid conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department authorities on October 4, 2022, resulting [...]
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) organized the SILF AI Conference 2024 in New Delhi, inaugurated by Rajiv Mani, secretary of the legislative department in India’s Ministry of Law and Justice. The conference, spearheaded by SILF president Lalit Bhasin, gathered more than 12 national and international law firms and 44 speakers from legal, tech, policy, and industry sectors to discuss responsible and inclusive AI. Mani emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that AI benefits reach all segments of society, [...]
Singapore marked World IP Day on April 26, 2024, with Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam SC championing green innovation and sustainable development in a celebratory note released on the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore’s (IPOS) website. World IP Day, established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000, is a global annual celebration aimed at raising awareness of IP rights and recognizing their significance in innovation and creativity. This year’s theme, “IP and the [...]
Saudi Arabia has taken significant steps towards aligning with international intellectual property (IP) standards by officially recognizing the Hague Agreement and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This move is expected to attract and encourage IP owners worldwide to seek protection in the country. Designs registered through the Hague Agreement will now enjoy the same rights and protections as those registered directly in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has introduced a new unified e-portal system to [...]
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