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Sharp rise in the number of inventions aimed at combating plastic waste: Europe in the lead
A new analysis report from the European Patent Office (EPO) reveals the latest technological trends in the recovery and recycling of plastic waste.
Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
Annsley Merelle Ward provided a report from Fordham University’s 32nd Annual Intellectual Property Law and Policy Conference: Kat friend Justin Watts reported on the first part focusing on patents in the pharmaceutical sector and Kat friend Emily Bottle reported on the second part covering the judicial landscape of IP.
Singapore Trademark Renewal Guide
Trademark Renewal Guide
2025 Designs reform edition of the EUIPO Examination Guidelines enter into force
The latest edition of the Guidelines for Examination of registered European Union designs entered into force on 1 May 2025, following consultation with the EUIPO’s Management Board and later adoption by the EUIPO Executive Director by means of Decision EX-25-03.
UKIPO applies SkyKick in Unite the Union opposition
One of the topics for discussion at last month’s Retromark conference was the end of the Skykick saga and the implication on trade mark filing practice [IPKat write ups here and here]. One of the audience polls at the sessions was the question, “Will SkyKick lead to a reduction in filings for long specs and broad terms?”, to which attendees voted 68:32 that it would.
The Journal - April 2025
The Journal - April 2025 In accordance with secti...
What is a hoodless hoodie? At least not registerable as a trade mark
In a series of decisions, the General Court recently confirmed the rejection of several trade mark applications from Skechers concerning the slogans JUST SLIP IN, JUST STEP IN, STEP IN AND GO, GO HANDS FREE and HANDS FREE FIT, all for footwear. The most notable of these decisions concerns the rejection of the trade mark HOODLESS HOODIES (case T-206/24).
Building IP Intelligence: A Strategic Partnership between India and WIPO
In a significant move to strengthen intellectual property (IP) capabilities, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on capacity building in IP analytics.
One-stop shop: key figures for April 2025
In April 2025, more than 500,000 single window procedures were completed. This brings the total number of formalities registered since the beginning of the year to almost 2 million.
Risks and Strategies for Trademark Registration in China
Trademarks, as the significant symbols of corporate brands, carry the commercial reputation and market value of enterprises. In China, with the vigorous development of the market economy and the enhancement of intellectual property protection awareness, trademark registration has become a crucial part of corporate brand building.
Journal of the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland 2540
The Irish serial number appears first followed, respectively, by the proprietor’s name, the date of filing of the application, the filing number and the European Patent Office publication number. If the specification of the European patent was published in French or German the word ‘French’ or ‘German’, as appropriate, will appear as the last item of information. In such cases, it is necessary to file a translation in English and pay the prescribed fee, within six months of the publication date of the grant, in order that the patent may continue to have effect.
2025 High-level Forum on China’s IP Protection Held in Beijing
On April 21, the 2025 High-level Forum on China's Intellectual Property (IP) Protection was held in Beijing. The forum was co-hosted by China Intellectual Property News (CIPN) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Office in China. The theme of this year's forum was "Opportunities and Challenges: Intellectual Property Governance in the Context of Artificial Intelligence."
Flagship Event of National IP Publicity Week 2025 Held in Beijing
This year's National IP Publicity Week is scheduled from April 20 to 26, with the theme "Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence." This year's campaign aims to showcase how IP supports and promotes the development of the AI sector, while also highlighting how AI is driving the innovation of IP systems and improving governance effectiveness. It emphasizes the symbiotic evolution, mutual empowerment, and integrated development between AI and IP.
Abuse of the Belt and Road Initiative in Illicit Trade
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013, is the largest infrastructure development program ever undertaken by a single country. BRI investments aim to increase Chinese exports through better infrastructure links and expand the import capacity of participating countries. While BRI has improved connectivity and helped increase trade, newly built infrastructure may also be exploited by counterfeiters.
European Commission – Consultation on the Commission’s Guidelines for Clarifying the Scope of the General Rules for Artificial Intelligence in the AI Act
On 22 April, the Commission issued a press release seeking to contribute to the clarification of rules concerning general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and inviting stakeholders to draw on their practical experience to help shape clear and accessible EU rules for GPAI models through a targeted consultation that will contribute to the upcoming Commission guidelines.
Hong Kong celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2025
The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) today (April 24) hosted a reception to celebrate the World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2025. The Acting Chief Executive, Mr Paul Lam, SC, officiated at the toasting ceremony and delivered a speech.
Domain Name Disputes and Brand Protection: The Integration of Legal Practice and International Rules
With the development of the Internet, domain names have become a key identifier for businesses in cyberspace, and their importance is increasingly highlighted. However, domain name disputes have also become frequent, posing a significant challenge to the protection of corporate brands.
Trademark Protection in the Insurance and Financial Sector: Global Layout and Strategy Analysis
In the context of global economic integration, the insurance and financial industries, as important components of the modern economy, have made trademark protection particularly crucial.
Designs in Action: The Role of Design in How We Create and Experience Music
World Intellectual Property Day 2025 is all about music - how it moves us, brings people together and drives creative and technological innovation. This year, we celebrate how intellectual property fuels the music industry, from the sounds we love to the cutting-edge designs that shape how we create and experience music.
Commission publishes study on contractual practices affecting the transfer of copyright and related rights
The study provides an overview of contractual practices used in certain creative sectors (audiovisual, music, visual arts, video games, and literary works), focusing on the transfer of copyright and related rights from authors/performers and audiovisual producers to contractual counterparts exploiting these rights.
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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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