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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
Oliver Fairhurst explained a recent decision (O/0369/25) of the Opposition Division of the UK Intellectual Property Office applying SkyKick and upholding an opposition on bad faith grounds.
Simplified destruction of counterfeits in small consignments
In the future, it will be easier to destroy counterfeit products entering Switzerland in small consignments. The Federal Council adopted the Ordinance to the Federal Act on the Introduction of a Simplified Procedure for Destroying Small Consignments in Intellectual Property Law at its meeting on 14 May 2025. The new legal bases will come into force on 1 July 2025.
Shen Changyu Meets with UAE Ambassador to China Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi in Beijing
On May 7, Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), met with Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to China, and his delegation in Beijing. The two sides held in-depth discussions on the latest developments and bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property (IP).
EU culture ministers call for support for young artists and cultural professionals, including on protecting their intellectual property rights
On 13 May 2025, the Council of the EU in its Culture configuration, composed of the ministers responsible for culture from all EU member states, adopted the Council’s conclusions on supporting young artists and cultural and creative professionals in starting their careers. The conclusions define the cultural and creative sectors (CCS) as sectors including many activities that have the potential to generate innovation and jobs, in particular from intellectual property.
EUIPO launches IP Next-GEN initiative to foster IP skills in support of European Competitiveness
On 13 and 14 May 2025, the IP in Education Network held its first meeting of 2025 in Budapest, organised by EUIPO in collaboration with the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO).
Government announces that UK+ IP exhaustion regime is here to stay
With all the usual excitement that comes with the announcement that "nothing will change," the IPKat was interested to see the news today that the "UK+" IP exhaustion regime will remain in place.
Reviving ‘computer-generated works’: should Hong Kong copyright law adapt the rule to harness AI opportunities?
In July 2024, the Hong Kong government released a public consultation paper on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI), addressing emerging copyright issues in the era of generative AI. A key focus is the government’s interpretation of the existing Copyright Ordinance provisions on computer-generated works (CGWs), concluding that these provisions already support copyright protection for AI-generated content (AIGC), including literary, dramatic, musical and artistic (LDMA) works and non-LDMA works. The government claims that the current framework provides sufficient incentives for AI investment and creativity.
“Rhythms of Music and IP: Launching Creative Protection” Forum a Resounding Success!
In celebration of World IP Day 2025 and the theme, “IP and Music”, TIPO collaborated with the Music Copyright Society of Chinese Taipei (MÜST) and the Taipei Music Center (TMC) to organize the “Rhythms of Music and IP: Launching Creative Protection” Forum. The event took place on April 29, 2025, at the Live House D exhibition space of Taipei Music Center, drawing over 150 participants from the music industry, academia, and the creative community. The event was marked by lively interaction, reflecting a strong collective interest in music and intellectual property rights.
Certainty for businesses and choice for consumers as UK maintains IP rights regime
Government confirms UK+ exhaustion of rights regime.
Exhaustion of Trade Mark Rights and the Burden of Proof: Coty/Easycosmetic
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Diego Guerrero Obando (attorney at bureau Brandeis), commenting on a Dutch ruling on the burden of proof in a parallel trade case. Here is what Diego writes: On 16 April 2025, the District Court of The Hague delivered a noteworthy judgment in a parallel trade dispute between Coty Beauty Germany GmbH (“Coty”) and Easycosmetic Benelux B.V. (“Easycosmetic”). The decision centers on trade mark exhaustion and the allocation of the burden of proof, particularly in light of the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”), e.g. in Van Doren/Lifestyle, Harman/AB, and HP/Senetic.
Jotun succeeds with colors in colorful India
Jotun's operations in India began with the import of marine products from their company in Singapore in the early 2000s. Jotun India Pvt Ltd was established in 2006. The company supplies paints within all Jotun product areas (Decorative, Marine, Protective and Powder) and there are a total of 444 Jotun employees in India, all of whom are Indian. Jotun India's head office is located in Mumbai, while the sales office is in Chennai.
India opens its doors – are Norwegian companies ready?
A new trade agreement between Norway and India makes the path shorter than ever for Norwegian companies that want to grow internationally. Tariff barriers are lowered and cooperation is strengthened.
Rhythms and rights: How should Norway create more value from music?
And what do rights mean for value creation in the Norwegian music industry? That was the topic on April 24 when the Norwegian Industrial Property Office invited experts, investors and industry players to an event at Youngs in Oslo on the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day.
The music is protected – but is the band name?
When a band or artist starts to gain attention, there is often one thing that the audience notices first: the name. It is on the concert poster, on digital platforms and social media, and on the t-shirts in the merch booth. The music is of course the foundation, but the name is what is repeated in all contexts. Yet far too few – both artists and industry players – think about the fact that the name is actually a right that can, and should, be protected.
Global Trademark Protection Strategy and Analysis in the Home Appliance Sector
In the highly competitive home appliance market, trademark protection is not only the cornerstone of brand building but also a key factor in maintaining market share and consumer loyalty.
Global Strategic Analysis of Facebook’s Trademark Portfolio: A Model for Intellectual Property Protection
As one of the world’s largest social networking platforms, Facebook (now under Meta) has not only revolutionized how people connect but has also demonstrated a forward-thinking and comprehensive approach to intellectual property (IP) protection.
Why is it so important that trademarks cannot be confused?
When registering a trademark, it is crucial that it is not too similar to other marks. If consumers might mistakenly believe that two marks represent the same product or company, your application may be rejected. This protects both customers and brand owners: Customers are not confused, and brand owners are guaranteed the right to their unique identity.
Saga Robotics secures trademark and patent protection
The robot Thorvald is the winegrower's good helper. He stands out in the vineyard both day and night, making sure they avoid mold and other diseases. The technology is patented.
Tech trends, encryption, trade secret theft and electronic evidence discussed at Observatory’s Impact of Technology expert group meeting
On 15 and 16 of May 2025, the European Observatory on the Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights hosted its annual workshop for the Impact of Technology Expert Group focused on emerging encryption and trade secret trends. The workshop took place at the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante, Spain, bringing together experts to discuss the current and evolving challenges in the realm of IP.
Driving the Future: An In-Depth Exploration of Global Automotive Trademarks and Brand Power
In the vast constellation of the global economy, the automotive industry undoubtedly shines as one of the brightest stars. With the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing diversity of consumer demands, competition among automotive brands has become fiercer than ever. This article delves into the latest trends in the global automotive sector from three perspectives: global automotive brand sales rankings, brand value rankings, and the history and design meanings of brands and offers a comprehensive overview of the dynamic automotive brand landscape.
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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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