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About the "Connected Patent Office"
Since fiscal year 2021, the Japan Patent Office has been holding the "Connecting Patent Office" event to support the use of intellectual property in business.
Call for opinions on the "Draft Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Patent Attorney Act"
Based on the deliberations of the Patent Attorney System Subcommittee of the Intellectual Property Division of the Industrial Structure Council and the Examination System Subcommittee of the Patent Attorney Examination Subcommittee of the Industrial Property Council, it has been decided to make necessary amendments to the Enforcement Regulations of the Patent Attorney Act (Ministry of International Trade and Industry Ordinance No. 411 of 2000) in order to ensure the appropriate administration of examinations.
Qatar Trademark Office Begins Transition to Digital Services
In a significant step towards modernizing its intellectual property infrastructure, the Qatar Trademark Office has officially embarked on a digital transformation initiative starting July 2025.
The Power of Timestamps: How E-Evidence Was Preserved in the Pangdonglai Cases
As a regional retail giant, Pangdonglai is famous for its customer-first philosophy and generous employee benefits. However, its brand influence has also attracted numerous online rumors and infringements. For example, in March 2025, Pangdonglai filed a civil lawsuit over defamatory content regarding product quality published by a social media blogger. Other incidents included the "fading underwear incident" and accusations from influencer "Chai Duidui" alleging exorbitant profits on jade products. In all these cases, videos and articles shared online became the core evidence, making the preservation of their authenticity and immutability crucial.
What Is Trademark Dilution: A Helpful Overview With Real-World Examples
When I talk with clients about trademark enforcement, their focus is mostly on preventing infringement. But there’s a quieter threat to brand value: trademark dilution. Unlike infringement, dilution doesn’t directly confuse consumers. Instead, it erodes the distinctiveness of a brand over time through unauthorized use and improper associations. It’s an area that too many companies overlook until the damage is already done.
Disney and NBCUniversal Sue Midjourney in Landmark AI Copyright Case
In a groundbreaking legal move that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and copyright law, entertainment powerhouses Disney and NBCUniversal have filed a joint federal lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney. The case, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, marks the first major legal action by Hollywood studios against a generative AI company.
Circular: Fee Updates
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) reviews its processes and fees periodically to ensure they meet the changing needs of the intellectual property (“IP”) ecosystem, promote innovation, encourage accurate submissions as well as enable IPOS to operate sustainably.
G 1/24 in the spotlight: Description definitions do not override clear claim language (T 1999/23)
The EBA decision in G 1/24, on the role of the description in claim interpretation, left a key question unanswered. Whilst the description must always be "consulted" following G 1/24, does this mean that a definition in the description can or should be used to override an otherwise clear technical meaning of a term in the claim? The first Board of Appeal decision to apply G 1/24 (T 1561/23) noted this ambiguity but did not need to decide on it for the case at hand (IPKat).
Why patents matter: Understanding the importance of IP in the pharma industry
We love all things patents on IPKat. However, we nonetheless understand that patents are not an end in themselves. The purpose of patents is, of course, to protect the market for a product. Within this context, pharmaceuticals is perhaps the industry in which the relationship between patents and commercialisation is most apparent. For pharma, understanding the IP is absolutely core to commercial forecasting and investment decisions. Similarly, within pharma, it is not possible to understand the importance of the IP without also understanding the broader commercial context in which the IP is considered and evaluated.
[Guest post] The enduring importance of territoriality in patent rights – Lessons from the WTO Arbitrators in China - Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Daniel J Gervais (Vanderbilt University) on the World Trade Organization (WTO) recent arbitration award in China — Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights.
Wednesday Whimsies
While summer and summer holidays are in full swing in the northern hemisphere, IP news and opportunities never go out of office. Here's a fresh selection for Readers interested in new IP engagements, events and calls for papers/abstracts.
Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
Dive into the latest intellectual property updates with the IPKat!
Tote Bags at Dawn: Bona vacantia, trade marks and copyright
A very IPEC decision (i.e. remarkably complex, colourful, and fairly low value) was handed down last week in Courtnay-Smith & Anor v The Notting Hill Shopping Bag Company Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 1793 (IPEC).
General Court: Sale of second-hand Testarossas by Ferrari dealers can constitute genuine use
The Ferrari judgment from the Court of Justice of the EU (‘CJEU’) was a real head scratcher (IPKat here and me here). The Court held that the use of a trade mark for the sale of exhausted goods can constitute genuine use. The judges did not stop there but also found that the use for component parts of those goods as well as goods or services directly connected with the goods previously sold and intended to meet the needs of customers of those goods are also sufficient to show genuine use of the trade mark for the goods.
Ambassador of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan called on Chair IPO-Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, 24 July 2025: H.E. Dr. Maen Khreasat, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan called on Ambassador (R) Farukh Amil, Chairperson IPO-Pakistan to discuss Intellectual Property (IP) related issues that were of mutual interest to both Pakistan and Jordan.
The Chairperson of IPO-Pakistan emphasizes the importance of protection of IPRs by patenting of agro-technology, safeguarding national genetic resources, and associated traditional knowledge
PESHAWAR, July 22, 2025: Ambassador (R) Farukh Amil, Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan, along with a senior professional team, participated in a jointly organized one-day workshop on Patent Application Filing and the protection of Pakistan's Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, held at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
Meeting of IPR Enforcement Coordination Committee, Peshawar
PESHAWAR, 21 July, 2025: Meeting of IPR Enforcement Coordination Committee, Peshawar held on at the new, upgraded IPO Regional Office, conveniently located in central Peshawar.
Patents Amendment Bill passes first reading
The Patents Amendment Bill received its first reading in Parliament on 17 July 2025.
Infringement: Can It Actually Be Worth It?
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can… As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.”
The JPO holds bilateral meetings with partner offices in conjunction with the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO
Commissioner KASAI Yasuyuki and Deputy Commissioner YASUDA Futoshi met with representatives from IP offices and other related parties from over 20 countries and regions*1 as part of their participation in the 66th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO held in Geneva, Switzerland.
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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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