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JPO Participates in the 147th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association （INTA）
The Japan Patent Office （JPO） participated in the 147th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association （INTA）*1, which was held from May 18 to 21 in San Diego, California in the United States. The meeting is one of the largest trademark events bringing together intellectual property experts from across the globe, with this year's meeting attracting more than 10,000 participants from 140 countries.
Jiangsu Courts’ Intellectual Property Judicial Protection Status in 2024
In 2024, Jiangsu courts, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully leveraged their judicial functions of protecting intellectual property, fostering innovation, and incentivizing innovation. They continued to deepen the strictest intellectual property judicial protection, providing strong judicial services and guarantees for accelerating the development of new productive forces, building a strong nation in science and technology and intellectual property, and optimizing the business environment.
IPOPHL, WIPO showcase ASEAN Register, empowering stakeholders to harness IP data for growth
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines （IPOPHL）, in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization （WIPO）, successfully concluded a two-day workshop introducing the ASEAN IP Register to government agencies, IP professionals, law firms, the academe, intellectual property （IP） professionals and businesses in various sectors.
Vestel's Approach to Innovation, Design Protection and Aesthetic Excellence
Founded in 1984, Vestel has grown into a leading Turkish electronics and home appliances manufacturer, specializing in televisions, household appliances and cutting-edge technology products. Over the years, the company has expanded significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the consumer electronics market. With operations in 163 countries and a workforce of 18,000 employees, Vestel is now one of Europe's largest television manufacturers.
Adjudication Attached | Summary of the Supreme People's Court's Annual Report on the Application of Law in 43 Intellectual Property Cases Across National Courts （2024）
Summary of the Supreme People's Court's Annual Report on the Application of Law in 43 Intellectual Property Cases Across National Courts （2024）
Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court Releases Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Judicial Protection and Service Guarantee for the Development of New Quality Productive Forces in 2024
Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Judicial Protection and Service Guarantee for the Development of New Quality Productive Forces in 2024
Mediation services extended to all EUTM and registered EUD disputes
From 2 June, parties involved in any inter partes proceedings before the EUIPO, whether first or second instance EU trade mark （EUTM） opposition or cancellation proceedings, or registered EU design （EUD） invalidity proceedings, can request mediation to resolve their dispute in an amicable and effective manner.
International IP Enforcement Summit – 12-13 June 2025 in Athens and online
Now in its 6th edition, the International IP Enforcement Summit will take place on 12-13 June 2025 in Athens, bringing together a diverse range of European and international experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to address the most pressing IP enforcement issues of our time. The plenary session of the summit will be broadcast live on the EUIPO website.
Global Software Spending Surges to Close to USD 700 Billion in 2024, up 50% From 2020; the United States Extends its Lead
In 2024, global software spending reached USD 675 billion, up nearly 50% nominally from 2020's level of USD 454 billion. These figures - not adjusted for inflation - reflect a significant post-pandemic push to invest in improved software. This surge aligns with the rise in e-commerce and the maturation of artificial intelligence （AI） technologies. Rather than a one-off spike, this jump marks a lasting “new normal” in the digital economy: annual software expenditures have remained elevated and are projected to hover at this level.
The JPO Quick Reads
In the JPO Quick Reads, KITAMURA Hiroki, Director-General, Patent Examination Department, briefly introduces the JPO initiatives and information on every Monday!
Court of Justice of the European Union – Case C-250/25 Like Company vs Google. Are chatbot responses based on LLM a public presentation?
In April 2025, a preliminary question was referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union （CJEU） by the Budapest Környéki Törvényszék （Hungary）. The claimant in the original case before the Hungarian court is Like Company, which sued Google Ireland Limited.
Court of Appeal of England and Wales refers to SkyKick - in a design dispute on res judicata
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal of England & Wales （the Court） referred to the Supreme Court's landmark judgment in Sky v SkyKick （see IPKat here） in finding that a party was barred from seeking a declaration of invalidity in respect of a UK Design Right, having already unsuccessfully sought such a declaration in respect of its pre-Brexit EU equivalent.
[Book review] European and UK Trade Mark Law
This Kat is happy to share with our readers her impressions of “European and UK Trade Mark Law”, authored by David T. Keeling （Publishing Push LTD, 2024, 1170 pp.）. In this volume, Mr. Keeling, former member of the EUIPO’s Boards of Appeal, focuses on general principles of trade mark law and absolute grounds of refusal.
Analysis of Brands, Innovations, and Trademark Protection at CES 2025
The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas served as a global platform for leading companies to unveil their cutting-edge innovations. This report provides an in-depth analysis of key brands, the technologies they showcased, and the associated trademark protection landscape.
General Court on abuse of revocation proceedings based on non-use and belated evidence
Revocation proceedings for non-use provide a playground for several interesting questions. Those proceedings can be abused for various reasons, raising the question if and under which conditions a revocation applicant lacks an interest in bringing proceedings. Further, if the first instance evidence is not deemed sufficient, trade mark owners often supplement their evidence, raising the issue of whether such items may be taken into account at the appeal stage. In two recent decisions, the General Court dealt with both issues （T-1088/23 and T-1089/23）.
Alexion's Soliris sequence error saga （Alexion v Samsung Bioepis [2025] EWHC 1240）
The recent UK High Court decision in Samsung v Alexion [2025] EWHC 1240 （Pat） is a stark reminder that you can never be too careful with patent sequence data.
A-maize-ing award of damages for corn variety rights infringement in China
There have been interesting updates to the protection of plant varieties in China. At the start of this month, the revised Regulations on the Protection of New Plant Varieties came into effect. This comes after the news of another record-breaking award of damages in a plant variety rights infringement case, totalling RMB 53.347 million （nearly £5.5 million）.
The Ultimate Guide to Taiwan Trademark Renewal: Safeguarding the Immortality of Your Brand
In Taiwan, a land brimming with innovation and vitality, trademarks are not only a symbol of corporate identity but also a valuable asset in market competition. As businesses continue to grow, the issue of renewing registered trademarks in Taiwan has become a key focus for many brand owners. This article provides a detailed analysis of every aspect of Taiwan’s trademark renewal process, helping you effortlessly extend the power of your brand.
Global Patent Office Heads Discuss IP Strategies for Innovative Economic Development
The IP5 Offices, which consist of the Patent Offices in Japan, Europe, Korea, China, and the United States, held their 18th IP5 Heads of Office Meeting on May 28, 2025 in Tianjin, China.
Memorandum of Cooperation Signed Between the Hellenic Copyright Organization （HCO） and the National Documentation and Electronic Content Centre （EKT）
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Hellenic Copyright Organization （HCO） and the National Documentation and Electronic Content Centre （EKT） at the HCO headquarters, in a cordial and constructive atmosphere.
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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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