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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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The first invention was in Egypt in 1000 B.C.?

The origin of an invention is from the time the patent law is in effect in the country of inventor’s home country, or where the inventor intends to register the invention. Accordingly, the origin of the invention will be diverse. It could have been from 1790 in the United States or 1421 in Italy, or between the 16th and 17th centuries in England, etc. However, has anyone ever thought of the first invention, or the idea of ​​​​exclusiveness similar [...]

The new WIPO index shows a divergence in innovation performance and brand value

The new WIPO index shows a divergence in innovation performance and brand value

The 15th edition of WIPO’s annual Global Innovation Index (GII) has been issued. This year’s report, which evaluates 132 nations based on how well they perform in terms of innovation, emphasizes a paradoxical—and possibly troubling—the difference between investment in innovation and an increase in investment-led productivity. For trademark experts, it is noteworthy that despite brand value being a significant consideration in the GII rankings, there is a divergence between the highest-ranking nations in the GII and the highest-ranking nations [...]

New PCT International Application Filing Fees in Thailand

New PCT International Application Filing Fees in Thailand

The Thai Department of Intellectual Property (“DIP”) has announced new filing fees notice on 8 August 2022 (“Announcement”) with immediate effect to be in compliance with the fees imposed by the International Searching Authorities (“ISA”) and current exchange rate. New PCT International Application Filing Fees The Announcement’s main points are as follows: The International Application Filing Fees including International Filing Fee, Search Fee, and Transmittal Fee for the Thai Receiving Office (“RO”) are updated as per the attached Annex. The late payment fee, [...]

IP week 2022 in Singapore: More support with IP management for startups, SMEs, and young innovators

IP week 2022 in Singapore: More support with IP management for startups, SMEs, and young innovators

On Tuesday, September 6, THE Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) introduced initiatives to support inventors in managing their intellectual property (IP) by providing free legal counsel, patent drafting services, training, and other resources. Edwin Tong, the second minister of law, made the statement in his opening remarks at IP Week 2022, a worldwide IP conference hosted in Singapore, “Startups are hothouses for new ideas that could be brought to market, but may lack the expertise to identify and effectively [...]

The Guidance Opinions on Strengthening Intellectual Property Appraisal Work published in China

The Guidance Opinions on Strengthening Intellectual Property Appraisal Work published in China

The CNIPA announced plans to promote the implementation of a comprehensive appraisal system for intellectual property infringement issues and issued the Guiding Opinions on Strengthening Intellectual Property Appraisal Work (hereinafter referred to as the Guiding Opinions). Three guidelines should be followed, according to the Guiding Opinions, in order to improve intellectual property Appraisal work: adhere to the combination of government guidance and industry self-discipline; adhere to the combination of high-quality development and standardized management; and adhere to the combination of theoretical research and [...]

Types of goods or services that can be trademarked in China

Types of goods or services that can be trademarked in China

In the process of trademark prosecution, it is common for the applicant/registrant to restrict or even give up on some of the goods or services associated with a brand in order to gain registration or prevent confusion. This is permitted by jurisdictions like the United States and the European Union, so long as the modification does not increase the extent of the trademark’s protection. In light of the current examination procedure in China, things are less clear-cut. Limitations on the types [...]

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