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Expert Interpretation | Latest Developments in China's Protection System for Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits
Professor Cui Guobin of Tsinghua Law School explains four key developments in the revised Regulations: cancellation upon request, reward and remuneration measures, punitive damages, and confidentiality requirements.
Expert Interpretation | Major Revisions to China's Protection System for Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits
An expert explains the newly revised Regulations: for the first time, layout-designs of integrated circuits integrating photonic, quantum and other functions are included in the statutory scope of protection.
Selling Internationally on Amazon? Your Trademark Won’t Travel With You
You built a brand on Amazon.com or Amazon.de. Sales are strong, Brand Registry is set up, and the obvious next move is expansion — new Amazon marketplaces, TikTok Shop, maybe Mercado Libre or Amazon Japan.
Your Counterfeit Problem Isn’t on Amazon. It Starts Upstream.
Every brand that gets traction on Amazon, Etsy or TikTok Shop eventually runs the same loop: find a counterfeit listing, file a takedown, watch it disappear — and watch two more appear the following week, often from “new” sellers with the same product photos.
Whose Wanshouzhai? The Boundary Game Between Trademark Rights and Historical Interests
In a commercial ecosystem where "Time-honored Brand" (Laozihao) trade names coexist with registered trademark rights, "sharing a name" does not inevitably lead to "infringement."
Safeguarding Game Innovation: Legal Battles and Strategic Takeaways from the “Shenzhen Jiumou Technology v. Hainan IP Infringement” Case
As creativity and technology become ever more deeply intertwined, the gaming industry—one of the brightest stars of the digital economy—faces an increasingly urgent need for robust intellectual property (IP) protection. Centered on the “Shenzhen Jiumou Technology Co., Ltd. Hainan IP Infringement Case,” this article offers an in-depth analysis of the cause of action, factual background, key legal issues, damages, and the court’s decision, providing practical IP protection insights for game companies.
Macau Trademark Change Guide
With the increasing globalization of intellectual property protection, Macau—an internationally renowned free port and tourism center—plays an important role in supporting brand rights and ensuring smooth commercial activities.
GEMA v. OpenAI Copyright Infringement Case: A New Milestone in AI Copyright Protection
On November 11, 2025, the Munich District Court I delivered the first-instance judgment in the case filed by GEMA (the German Society for Musical Performing and Mechanical Reproduction Rights) against OpenAI (Case No. 42 O 14139/24).
Apple vs. Masimo Patent War: Disputes over Product Definition, Astronomical Damages, and Intellectual Property Insights
This article conducts an in-depth analysis of the patent infringement lawsuit between Apple Inc. and the medical technology company Masimo.
A Deep Dive into the MUJI Trademark Dispute: Legal Analysis and Brand Protection Insights
The “MUJI” trademark dispute has been a 24-year-long transnational intellectual property (IP) battle between Japan’s Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (“Ryohin Keikaku”) and Beijing Cottonfield Textile Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Cottonfield”).
South Africa Trademark Renewal Guide
In an increasingly competitive global business environment, trademarks, as intangible assets of an enterprise, are of paramount importance in terms of protection and management. South Africa, as a major economy in Africa, has a trademark registration and renewal system that is essential knowledge for enterprises wishing to expand their business in the country. This article will detail the relevant processes, fee standards, and efficient management strategies for trademark renewal in South Africa, helping enterprises easily navigate trademark renewal challenges.
Intangible Investment Tops USD 10 Trillion for the First Time, Growing More Than Three Times Faster Than Tangible Investment
WIPO-LBS report: global intangible investment exceeded USD 10 trillion in 2025, growing 5.5% annually, more than three times faster than tangible investment.
A Slow Burn
South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Health adopted a motion of desirability for the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, moving it towards clause-by-clause consideration.
Newsflash: First-Ever SEP Judgment in Africa – Moroccan Court Interdicts Transsion Smartphone Sales
The Casablanca Trade Court issued what appears to be Africa’s first SEP ruling, enjoining Transsion subsidiaries from selling 4G/5G smartphones infringing Ericsson patents.
WIPO Assemblies 2026 Begins
A Japanese delegation led by JPO Commissioner KASAI Yasuyuki is attending the 2026 WIPO Assemblies in Geneva, where the Commissioner delivered Japan’s General Statement.
Remarks by John A. Squires before the 2026 WIPO Member State Assemblies
USPTO Director John A. Squires addressed the 2026 WIPO Assemblies, calling for modernization of the PCT and Madrid systems, including the use of AI.
Laura Peter to be the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Next Deputy Director General of the Patents and Technology Sector
The WIPO Coordination Committee approved Laura Peter’s appointment as Deputy Director General of WIPO’s Patents and Technology Sector for a six-year term from 1 October 2026.
Notice of the General Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration on Holding the 2026 Intellectual Property Public Service Information Search and Analysis Skills Competition
CNIPA will hold the 2026 IP Public Service Information Search and Analysis Skills Competition, with a Professional Group and a Public Group; the final will be held in Jinan in mid-November.
Announcement of the China National Intellectual Property Administration on Approving 240 Enterprises Including Laishui Jinxin Walnut Planting Farmers' Professional Cooperative to Use the Special Sign for Geographical Indications (No. 683)
CNIPA issued Announcement No. 683 approving 240 enterprises to use the special sign for geographical indications on 72 GI products.
CNIPA and the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland Extend the "China-Poland Liaison Officer Mechanism"
CNIPA and the Polish Patent Office extended the China-Poland Liaison Officer Mechanism for five years to July 7, 2031, continuing IP protection information services.
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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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