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Madrid Trademark System: A "One-Stop" Solution for Global Brand Strategy
The Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks, established under the 1891 Madrid Agreement, was initiated by countries including France and Spain to simplify cross-border trademark registration and reduce costs for global business operations. The 1989 Madrid Protocol enhanced its flexibility, allowing applications based on acceptance notices and extending rejection periods for member states. As of 2025, the system covers 128 member countries, including China, the US, the EU, Japan, and other major economies, forming an intellectual property protection network spanning over 90% of the global consumer market.
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR INVITING COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS ON "GUIDELINES FOR USE OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS LOGO
The registration and protection of Geographical Indications is based on sui-generis legislation, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (referred to as GI Act herein). As per this Act, Geographical Indications refers to an indication which identifies goods as agricultural, natural, or manufactured goods (including handicrafts, food items) as originating, or manufactured in a definite geographical territory, where a given quality, reputation, or other characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical origin; in case of manufactured goods, one of the activities of either production or processing or preparation takes place in such territory, region, or locality.
Do you have a conscious strategy for intellectual property (IP)?
A robust and comprehensive IP strategy that is well integrated into the business plan is a hallmark of companies that succeed in international markets. Proper management of intangible assets can be crucial for achieving the company’s goals.
Correction to: Generative AI in fashion design creation: a copyright analysis of AI-assisted designs
This is a correction to: Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice, Volume 20, Issue 10, October 2025, Pages 654–666
[Guest Book Review] Bioinked Boundaries
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host this review of Bioinked Boundaries by Pratap Devarapalli. This book review has been prepared by Aislinn Fanning, who is a Postdoctoral Researcher on the ERC PatentsInHumans Project at Maynooth University, Ireland.
Innovation at a Crossroads: Highlights from the Global Launch of the GII 2025
Published on September 16, the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 ranks the innovation performance of nearly 140 countries and economies. Themed “Innovation at a Crossroads: Charting the Future,” this year’s edition takes the pulse of innovation against a background of global realignments, sluggish economic growth of the leading multinationals, but also technological breakthroughs, and evolving regulatory landscapes which shape how ideas emerge, spread, and scale globally.
Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
If last week passed quicker than a filing deadline, here’s what unfolded on the IPKat.
Global indicators relating to intellectual property
On November 12, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual report on global indicators relating to intellectual property.
China-ASEAN High-level IP Workshop Held in Shaanxi
Updated: Nov 18,2025 From October 24 to 28, the China-ASEAN High-level Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop was held in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Zhang Zhicheng, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), heads and representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat and IP authorities from ASEAN member states attended the events.
Non-reproducible prior art post-G 1/23: Novelty versus inventive step (T 1044/23)
The Board of Appeal decision in T 1044/23 provides us with a first look at how the principles of G 1/23 will be applied to black-box prior art. The decision confirms that whilst novelty attacks based on prior use and sale of a non-reproducible product are possible, the path to an inventive step attack based on such disclosures may still be challenging in the face of the practical realities of well-protected trade secrets. G 1/23 and its interpretation by the Boards of Appeal highlights the potential important interplay between patents and trade secrets in an effective overarching IP strategy.
MOIP Employees Strengthen their AI Utilization Capabilities
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) announced that it is conducting a training program to enhance employee capabilities of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) from November 4 to5 at the International Intellectual Property Training Institute (IIPTI) in Daejeon.
Global IP Experts from 23 Countries Gather in Seoul to Learn “K-Intellectual Property” Management Strategies
- MOIP and WIPO jointly hold the International Advanced Certificate Course for IP Professionals - - 35 top learners of the “IP Panorama 2.0” e-learning program invited for in-depth training -
WIPO Masterclass on Intellectual Property for Diplomats and Trade Officers Inaugurated in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, November 17, 2025: Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development (PITAD), in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva, organized a 5-day inaugural “Masterclass on Intellectual Property for Diplomats and Trade Officers”.
EDPPI – Protection of Copyright on the Internet
The Committee for the Notification of Online Infringement of Copyright and Related Rights (EDPPI) operates as an out-of-court mechanism that offers rapid and effective protection to holders of copyright and related rights. Through special orders, the Committee aims at the immediate cessation and prevention of online infringements, while it also provides special live-blocking procedures for sports events, cultural events, and audiovisual works.
Trade mark regulations update improves and simplifies processes
Upcoming legislative changes will help keep Australia’s trade marks system aligned with international standards. They will also improve some processes for hearings and oppositions. The changes will have minimal impact on most customers.
CIPO releases its 2024−2025 Annual Report
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)'s 2024–2025 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on October 31, 2025. The report highlights CIPO's key activities and results from the 2024–2025 fiscal year.
Trade Marks Amendment (International Registrations, Hearings and Oppositions) Regulations 2025
The Trade Marks Amendment (International Registrations, Hearings and Oppositions) Regulations 2025 (the IRHO Regulations) amend the Trade Marks Regulations 1995.
The new European protection system for artisanal and industrial geographical indications
On December 1, 2025, a new procedure will come into effect for registering geographical indications for artisanal and industrial products at the European level. These will then be protected throughout the European Union and will benefit from the "Protected Geographical Indication" (PGI) logo.
Fire sale of BMWs backfires: Hague court rejects exhaustion defence
EEA customs procedures are complicated at the best of times, but how does exhaustion interact with goods damaged by fire in transit, unexpectedly towed to an EEA port, and sold off by the insurer? In a pro-rightsholder judgment, the District Court of the Hague has found infringement and ordered the enterprising defendants to pay damages, costs, and potentially deliver the vehicles up to BMW.
EPO pharma case law trends 2025: Antibodies and biologics
Antibodies and other biologics are challenging and expensive to develop. They can simultaneously be difficult to protect in view of strict and conflicting patentability requirements in the US and Europe. The science of biologics is rapidly progressing, with the development of ever more complex protein structures, incorporation of molecules into cell therapies and the increasing use of AI-assisted design and in silico modelling. Patent law must respond to these new challenges. What better time to take a look at the trends from the EPO case law on biologics and antibodies this year?
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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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