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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
Here’s a quick recap of last week’s highlights from The IPKat!
Government launches SEPs Consultation to Boost UK Innovation
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has today launched a consultation on potential measures to address challenges in the UK’s Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) ecosystem.
KIPO Expands IP Cooperation with Key Global South Countries
Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) held high-level bilateral meetings with 13 IP offices, 7 of which* were from the Global South on the sidelines of the 66th General Assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) held in Geneva, Switzerland.
KIPO Highlights the Role of Innovation and Intellectual Property Amid Economic Uncertainty at WIPO General Assembly
Commissioner KIM Wan Ki of the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) delivered a keynote address at the 66th General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on July 8 at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva. In his speech, he underscored the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in fostering innovation and overcoming global economic challenges.
KIPO and Qatar MOCI Sign Strategic Partnership to Develop National IP Strategy
Commissioner KIM Wan Ki of the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) held a high-level meeting with H.E. Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Malki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, on July 6 at the Ministry's headquarters in Lusail, Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides signed a Strategic Partnership Program on the Establishment of a National Intellectual Property Strategy and the Enhancement of Capacity Building.
3rd Pilot Activity of IPTI: "IP for Business Success" at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Lahore
LAHORE, 15th July, 2025: The 3rd pilot activity of the Intellectual Property Training Institute (IPTI) of IPO Pakistan was successfully held in Jinnah Auditorium of LCCI under the theme "IP for Business Success." The event brought together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, including researchers, entrepreneurs, ORIC and TISC officials, startups, IP experts, and representatives from business community to explore how intellectual property (IP) can drive business growth and innovation.
European Innovation Scoreboard 2025: Austria remains a 'Strong Innovator'
The European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 (EIS) by the EU Commission once again confirms Austria as a 'Strong Innovator'. Particularly noteworthy is Austria's first-place ranking within the EU in the area of 'Intellectual Assets', including design, trademark and patent applications. Investments in research and development are also rated very positively - both domestically and internationally. This strong performance indicates the high quality of Austria's innovation landscape and the strong connection between science and industry.
Update to Non-Use Cancellation Proceedings in China
As part of the examination process of trade mark applications in China, non-use cancellation proceedings are a relatively inexpensive option which trade mark applicants can use to overcome the citation of prior trade mark registrations against their application.
CNIPA Deputy Commissioner Leads Delegation to Visit Finland and Austria upon Invitation
Zhang Zhicheng, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), led a delegation on a working visit to Finland and Austria upon invitation.
Korean TM Opposition Deadline Cut to 30 Days
This is a final reminder that, pursuant to the amended Korean Trademark Act (Act No. 20697), the opposition period will be reduced to 30 days for trademark applications published on or after July 22, 2025.
CNIPA Deputy Commissioner Leads Delegation to UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey for Working Visit
Recently, Hu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), led a delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey for a working visit.
The Informative User Guide for the View and Drawing Requirements of Designs Released
Since 2015, the Industrial Designs 5 (ID5) offices have been engaged in ongoing cooperation in the field of industrial design. These collaborative efforts aim to enhance mutual understanding, raise public awareness of design protection, and provide better services to users worldwide.
The JPO Quick Reads
In the JPO Quick Reads, KITAMURA Hiroki, Director-General, Patent and Design Examination Department, briefly introduces the JPO initiatives and information on every Monday!
Nauru national anti-corruption strategy stakeholder engagement and consultation
The Secretary for Justice and Border Control, Mr. Jay Udit officially opened and facilitated on Wednesday 25 June 2025, a stakeholder engagement and consultation workshop where key stakeholders were invited to a strategic dialogue on the formulation of a new National Anti-corruption Strategy (NACS) for Nauru. The strategic dialogue provided the opportunity for key stakeholders to provide inputs on developing a new NACS for Nauru.
The conflict and convergence of mātauranga Māori-derived inventions with the IP system: a case study of hāngī patents
Indigenous peoples’ use of the patent system is often discussed in a binary fashion, in either a celebratory manner of ‘success cases’ or to discuss why Indigenous peoples cannot use the patent system.
Analysis of the LABUBU Trademark Layout and Protection Strategy
LABUBU is one of Pop Mart’s most iconic IPs, having skyrocketed to fame with its unique “ugly-cute” design. This little creature—sporting nine teeth and a rebellious yet endearing personality—has been a phenomenon in the trend-driven toy market since its debut.
Shen Changyu Holds Bilateral Meetings with Heads of IP Offices from Multiple Countries and Regions and Attends BRICS Heads of IP Offices Meeting
From July 7 to 9 local time, during the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), held bilateral meetings with the heads of intellectual property (IP) offices from Singapore, Hungary, Spain, France, Denmark, Australia and Morocco, as well as the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) in Geneva, Switzerland. Shen also participated in the Informal Ministerial Policy Dialogue hosted by WIPO and attended the BRICS Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Meeting.
Shen Changyu Holds Bilateral Meeting with WIPO Director General Daren Tang
On the morning of July 7 local time, during the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), held a bilateral meeting with WIPO Director General Daren Tang in Geneva, Switzerland. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on topics including China's latest developments in intellectual property (IP), artificial intelligence, and bilateral cooperation.
Shen Changyu Leads Delegation to Attend the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO and Delivers General Statement
On July 8, the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) convened in Geneva, Switzerland. Hu Heping, Executive Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), attended the meetings. On behalf of the Chinese government delegation, Shen delivered a general statement.
Inventions for photovoltaics increased more than seventeen-fold in three decades
The latest technology insight report from the EPO’s Observatory on Patents and Technology reveals that innovation in photovoltaics has experienced significant growth over the last three decades.
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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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