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Rebuilding Trust in AI Policymaking: South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Withdrawal
The recent withdrawal of South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Solly Malatsi, marks a significant and sobering moment in the country’s digital policy journey.
The HCO at Athens Music Week 2026: Copyright, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Music
As part of Athens Music Week 2026, the Hellenic Copyright Organization is actively participating in a series of key discussions exploring the intersection of the music industry, copyright, artificial intelligence, and the development of sustainable creative ecosystems.
This is Norway's candidate for the Nordic Innovation Award 2026
The biotechnology company Lybe Scientific from Trondheim will represent Norway when the Nordic Innovation Award 2026 is presented in Oslo in May.
Hong Kong Trademark Change Guide
As a global financial and commercial hub, Hong Kong’s trademark registration and change systems play a crucial role in supporting brand strategies and protecting corporate intellectual property. This guide summarizes the key rules, procedures, and practical considerations for trademark changes in Hong Kong based on the latest regulations of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department (HKIPD).
Bulk data product update
In late March 2026, we identified a technical coding issue affecting the trade mark bulk data product we provide to third party subscribers.
Cosplay and Intellectual Property: Where Fandom Meets Legal Reality
Comic Con has once again returned to South Africa. These pop culture conventions have evolved into global platforms for expression, commerce, and fan engagement, bringing together costume design, performance, merchandising, and digital content creation in a shared environment where fictional worlds are brought to life. In South Africa, as elsewhere, Comic Con has become both a cultural phenomenon and a significant commercial event, attracting exhibitors, established brands, and large audiences.
Inventions for battery reuse and recycling increase more than seven-fold in last decade
The latest technology insight report by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) presents a comprehensive analysis of innovation in battery circularity, covering the collection and sorting of used batteries as well as recycling, recovery and repurposing technologies.
EUIPO and EIF join forces to unlock IP-backed finance
European businesses hold significant value in intellectual property (IP) assets, yet these remain untapped when it comes to accessing finance. Following the findings of its recent IP-backed finance study, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help turn this potential into concrete financing opportunities for SMEs and innovators.
A new chatbot feature is helping small businesses understand their IP options.
A new chatbot feature is helping small businesses understand their IP options.
New EUIPO Report – Intellectual Property as a Driver of Growth in Europe
The EUIPO published its new report, “IP-backed finance in Europe: state of play and future perspectives,” highlighting a key barrier to the growth of European businesses: the difficulty of leveraging intellectual property to access financing.
The HCO at the 15th Digifest 2026: Creation, Copyright & AI
The HCO participated in the 15th Digifest 2026 with two online educational workshops for primary and secondary school students, held on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Debuz: IPMC helps Thai game studio explore new revenue streams
WIPO’s Intellectual Property Management Clinic (IPMC) is rightly recognized for offering world-class intellectual property (IP) support to startups around the world, free of charge.
Small business, big names: Why protecting your IP early matters
Increasingly, Australian small businesses and independent creators are finding themselves in IP disputes.
Update to patent excess claims reminder process
From 1 July 2026, we will issue a 3-month reminder for excess claims after examination requests are filed.
Software Collaboration Hits 5 Billion GitHub Commits
Digital projects and coding communities have become a foundational layer of modern innovation. Behind almost every frontier technology, from artificial intelligence (AI) models and cloud services to electric vehicles, medical devices, and digital public infrastructure, lies code written, reviewed and iterated on collaborative platforms. Among other networks, GitHub is the world's largest platform for hosting and coordinating collaborative code-based projects, providing a granular and near real-time view of where this activity is taking place and how quickly it is scaling.
Agorateka network now covers all 27 EU Member States
Citizens across Europe can now access legal online content more easily than ever. The Agorateka network has reached full coverage in all 27 EU Member States, marking the culmination of a decade-long effort to guide users towards trusted digital content. The milestone follows Luxembourg’s accession in April 2026, with the launch of its national portal, MyAgorateka.lu.
MOIP Enhances Cooperation with Vietnam on Intellectual Property Protection
The Ministry of Intellectual Property announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Reinforced Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property with the Ministry of Science and Technology on April 22, on the occasion of the Republic of Korea-Vietnam Summit held at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.
Scaling Entertainment Brands Globally: Bandai's Trademark Playbook
For Japan’s KABUSHIKI KAISHA BANDAI and BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd. (“Bandai”), delivering "Fun for All into the Future" to fans worldwide isn't just a tagline—it's a mission that drives the release of some 19,000 new products every year. Together, these companies form the core of the toy and hobby business within the Bandai Namco Group whose portfolio spans anime and manga merchandise, capsule toys, figurines, card games, confectionery, and more.
CNIPA Holds Open Day Event
On April 24, ahead of the 26th World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held its Open Day Event for the 21st consecutive year. CNIPA Commissioner Shen Changyu attended the event and delivered remarks.
How intellectual property can unlock financing for innovation in the EUIPO podcast
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has released Episode 5 of its podcast series Creative Sparks: From inspiration to innovation, focusing on one of the key challenges for European businesses: access to finance and the role of intellectual property (IP) in bridging that gap.
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Principle of trademark protection:Principle of trademark protection;
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Classification system of goods and services:Nice Classification; multi-class application is available;
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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.
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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.
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