{{tabMeta[tabKey].title}}
{{tabMeta[tabKey].desc}}
Title
Jurisdiction
Type
Update Date
-
{{item.title}}
{{ item.content.replace(/<[^>]+>/g, '') }}
Jurisdiction
Type
Update Date
-
Registering pattern trademarks in China: distinctiveness challenges and strategic recommendations
Fashion houses have long favoured repeating geometric motifs and interlocking-letter patterns as trademarks. Louis Vuitton's monogram and Damier canvases (see Figures 1 and 2), Burberry's checkered pattern and TB monogram (see Figures 3 and 4), Gucci's interlocking “G” pattern (see Figure 5) and Tommy Hilfiger's overlapping "TH" (see Figure 6) are all classic examples.
Registered Today, Problem Tomorrow: Why Early Company Name Objections Matter
Under sections 11 and 160 of South Africa’s Companies Act and the Trade Marks Act, trade mark owners can object early to conflicting company names.
Trade Mark Registration: The Finish Line Is Worth the Wait
Trade mark registration in South Africa can take years from filing to certificate, but as a business asset that grows in value, it is worth the wait.
China National Intellectual Property Administration and Russia’s Federal Service for Intellectual Property Launch the “China-Russia Liaison Officer Mechanism” Pilot Project
China and Russia launch a one-year “China-Russia Liaison Officer Mechanism” pilot, each designating a liaison officer to advise enterprises on IP matters.
The Supreme People's Court Releases the 2026 Typical Cases of the People's Courts on Anti-Unfair Competition
The Supreme People's Court released 9 typical anti-unfair competition cases, covering counterfeiting and confusion, trade secrets, commercial defamation, false advertising, and new types of unfair competition such as those involving AI.
Determination of Whether a Claim Can Be Supported by the Specification
The Supreme People's Court clarifies that whether a claim can be supported by the specification turns on whether a person skilled in the art can reasonably be convinced.
Interpretation of Claims When Multiple Invention Objectives Coexist
The Supreme People's Court clarifies that where multiple invention objectives exist, a claim should not be interpreted restrictively on the ground that the other objectives must also be achieved.
From Biopiracy to Biofairness: Protecting Nature’s Secrets | Part 2
From biopiracy to biofairness: protecting genetic resources and traditional knowledge through IP, covering the new WIPO treaty and the Nagoya Protocol.
The Supreme People's Court Releases the 2026 Typical Antimonopoly Cases of the People's Courts
On 10 September the SPC released six typical antimonopoly cases covering abuse of dominance, horizontal monopoly agreements and judicial review of antimonopoly administrative acts.
Templates and guidance now available for PTAB AIA trials
The USPTO's PTAB has added two filing templates with companion guidance for AIA trial proceedings.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) appoints new legally qualified judges at the Court of First Instance
The UPC announces the appointment of two legally qualified judges at its Court of First Instance.
African Technology and Intellectual Property Day 2026: OAPI puts intellectual property at the heart of financing for innovative SMEs
On the 27th JATPI, OAPI focuses on using intellectual property to finance innovative SMEs.
Intellectual Property Office of Ireland publishes 2025 Annual Report
IPOI publishes its 2025 Annual Report, with trade mark applications up 42%.
Building an Innovation Ecosystem Where Ideas and IP Become Growth Assets! — MOIP Prepares Budget Proposal of 710.6 KRW Billion for 2027
MOIP has prepared a KRW 710.6 billion budget proposal for 2027, up KRW 79.8 billion, the largest annual increase on record.
K-Brand Government Certification System to Tackle Overseas Distribution of Counterfeit Products Targeting Korean Export Companies
MOIP opens the first round of applications for the K-Brand Government Certification System and will seek registration of the mark in 73 countries.
IPO counterfeit goods research (Wave 5)
UKIPO publishes the fifth wave of its consumer study on counterfeit goods, surveying 5,000 UK adults across six product categories.
Patents service updates and improvements
UKIPO sets out its patents service roadmap and the release notes of 10 September and 26 August 2026 covering filing, responses and search improvements.
EPO to act as PCT authority for applicants from The Bahamas
As of 19 August 2026, nationals and residents of The Bahamas may select the EPO as their ISA and IPEA under the PCT.
CNIPA Announcement on Cancelling the Registration for Use of the Special Sign for Geographical Indications of 112 Enterprises Including Beijing Yongfeng Innovation Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (No. 691)
CNIPA has cancelled the registration for use of the GI special sign of 112 enterprises that ceased production, were deregistered or otherwise no longer qualify.
CNIPA Announcement on Approving 326 Enterprises Including COFCO Huaxia Great Wall Wine Co., Ltd. to Use the Special Sign for Geographical Indications (No. 690)
CNIPA has approved and registered 326 enterprises covering 120 GI products for use of the special sign for geographical indications.
{{item.basicTitle}}
Technology Domain
Publication Date
-
{{item.basicTitle}}
{{item.basicDescription.slice(0,250)}}{{item.basicDescription.length>250?"...":""}}
-
{{item.showText}}
-
{{item.showText}}
-
{{item.showText}}
-
{{item.showText}}
-
{{item.showText}}
-
{{item.showText}}
{{enterWhos.enText}} Trademark Registration
Registration process
Requirements
| Required information | Required documents |
|---|---|
|
No document required |
Please note:
- {{item}}
-
Principle of trademark protection:Principle of trademark protection;
-
Classification system of goods and services:Nice Classification; multi-class application is available;
-
Requirements for trademark use:The applicant shall provide evidence showing use of the trademark on the designated goods/services. Evidence of use for goods includes but not limited to: product photos printed with trademarks, product packaging, product labels, exhibition pictures, brochures, sales contracts and other purchase documents and information; but advertisements or media reports cannot be used as evidence of effective use. Evidence for services includes but not limited to: the brochures printed with trademarks, web page introductions, contracts for provision of services and other documents.
It is important to preserve the evidence when use a trademark in United States; otherwise the trademark will be partially or totally invalidated over the designated goods and services for not submitting sufficient mark use evidence during the stage of submitting the statement of use. -
An application for trademark registration shall be filed before the U.S. Intellectual Property Office (USTPO), and there must be a basis for filing application in the United States. There are mainly three types:(1)"Intended Use": This basis applies to cases where the trademark has not been used in the United States at the time of filing the application for registration. Based on "intention to use" to file an application for trademark registration, the application can be submitted directly without providing evidence of trademark use. However, when the official passes the trademark examination, an official notice will be issued requesting the applicant to submit evidence of use and the time of first use in the world and the United States in order to obtain a trademark registration certificate. If the trademark has not been used before it is approved for registration, the applicant may postpone the submission of the statement of use for a period of 6 months at a time, for a total of 5 times. If the use evidence cannot be provided in the end, the trademark will be invalid.
(2)"Actual Use": This basis is applicable to the case where the trademark was already used in the United States when the application for registration was submitted. When filing an application for trademark registration on the basis of "already used", evidence of the use of the trademark in the United States and the earliest date of use shall be provided.
(3)"Registration in Other Countries": This basis is used when an application for registration of the same trademark has been submitted in the origin country and the applicant cannot provide mark use evidence in the United States for a short period of time. Application information (including designated goods/services) in the US application should be consistent with those in the application of origin country, and a copy of registration certificate in the origin country should be provided.
Title
Jurisdiction
Type
Update Date
-
-
{{item.title.slice(0,60)}}{{item.title.length>60?"...":""}}
{{item.date}}
-
{{item.haha}}
- {{ipType[item.ipType]}}
-
Ready to Manage Your IP Portfolio Smarter?
From AI-powered trademark search to marketplace monitoring — the Kangxin IP Platform turns knowledge into results.
Explore the Kangxin IP Platform
Put your IP knowledge into practice with our comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools.
Disclaimer: We will do our best to present you with as complete and accurate information as
possible.
However, due to the limited frequency of content updates in some countries, all content is for reference
only and has no legal effect.
Jane Chen
