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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.
Increasing choice for customers filing patents in overseas markets
We're working with intellectual property (IP) offices in Europe and Singapore so we can offer Australian businesses more choice when protecting their inventions overseas.
Strengthening International IP Cooperation: European Virtual Communities and International IP Alliances
Intellectual property (IP) has traditionally been a collaborative endeavour, involving multiple stakeholders in the creation, protection, and management of rights. This collaborative nature is reflected in the evolving strategies of the EUIPO, which is advancing the transformation of the European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN) into a more integrated and strategic framework . From a network to a true community.
IPOPHL says IP is the ‘greater equalizer’ in driving innovation to market
At the 8th National Research and Development Conference (NRDC) organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General Brigitte M. da Costa-Villaluz emphasized the vital role of intellectual property (IP) in turning research and ideas into real-world products and services.
Philippines concludes participation in 2025 WIPO General Assembly with leadership milestone
The Philippines concluded its participation in the 66th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), held from 8 to 17 July 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.
2025 EUIPO Examination Guidelines now available in 23 Official EU languages
The Office is pleased to announce that the EUIPO Trade mark and Design Examination Guidelines published on 1 May 2025 are now available in 23 Official EU languages.
General Court confirms cancellation of ‘Iceland’ trade marks
In cases T-105/23 and T-106/23, the General Court upheld the EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal’s decisions (Cases R 1238/2019-G and R 1613/2019-G) to cancel the word and figurative EU trade marks containing the term ‘Iceland’.
Guide to Trademark Renewal in Japan
In Japan, trademarks are a vital intangible asset for businesses, embodying brand value and reputation. With the continuous development of the market and increasing competition, ensuring the ongoing validity of trademarks has become a critical task for safeguarding brand rights. This guide provides a detailed overview of the trademark renewal process in Japan, key considerations, and strategies to address challenges, particularly in managing renewal deadlines. We also recommend the Brand Management Module on the Kangxin IP Platform to help businesses efficiently handle their Japanese trademark renewal tasks.
How to Regain Brand Control from Hijacking
In today's increasingly competitive business environment, a brand is one of a company's most valuable assets. However, when a company faces the predicament of a partner or other party hijacking their brand, it is a severe infringement on brand rights that can cause immeasurable damage. How can a company effectively fight back and protect its brand rights in such a situation?
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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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