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Signing of a memorandum of understanding between the INPI and the Monaco Industrial Property Office
On March 27, 2025, INPI Director General Pascal Faure was in the Principality of Monaco for a meeting with Pierre-André Chiappori, Minister of Finance and Economy of the Principality. On this occasion, a memorandum of understanding was signed aimed at strengthening cooperation between INPI and the Industrial Property Division (DPI) of the Monaco Economic Development Agency.
France, second in the European ranking of patent applications to the EPO!
The European Patent Office (EPO) published its annual Patent Index on March 25. This ranking is based on patent applications received by the EPO in 2024.
General Assembly of the National Anti-Counterfeiting Committee: 2024 results - 2025 outlook
This Wednesday, March 26, from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the National Anti-Counterfeiting Committee (CNAC) held its General Assembly. Christophe Blanchet, Member of Parliament for Calvados and President of the CNAC, took the opportunity to raise awareness of the risks associated with counterfeiting, to take stock of the work carried out in 2024, and to provide an outlook through to the end of the year for combating this economic, health, and security scourge.
Brazil's Draft Bill No. 2088/2023: Potential Suspension of IP Rights in Response to Trade Measures
A significant legislative development in Brazil may impact the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agriculture sectors.
The Journal of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand
The Journal of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand contains information the Commissioner is required by the Patents Act 2013 to advertise.
Guardians of Musical Instrument Brands: An Analysis of Brand Protection and Trademark Use Strategies in the Musical Instrument Sector
In the vast universe of music, every instrument serves as a bridge connecting the hearts of creators and listeners. These instruments not only carry the legacy of craftsmanship but also embody the crystallization of culture and art. With the vigorous development of the global music industry, the value of musical instrument brands has become increasingly prominent, making brand protection an essential issue that manufacturers cannot overlook.
Enforcing Japanese Patents Crossing the Border: Recent Supreme Court Rulings on Cross-Border Patent Infringement in Japan
The Supreme Court of Japan has just issued landmark rulings in two patent infringement cases concerning the extraterritorial reach of Japanese Patent Act in March 2025. These cases clarify the applicability of Japanese patent rights to cross-border digital services and provide a legal framework for assessing infringement when digital content and software are transmitted from foreign servers to users in Japan.
Iraq Adopts the 11th Edition of the Nice Classification
In line with recent updates from the Trademark and Description Department of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals (the Department) back in August 2024 concerning the Classification system, Iraq has officially adopted the 11th Edition of the International Nice Classification of Goods and Services, effective January 2025.
Trademarks, Parody, and the First Amendment
On remand from the Supreme Court, the trial court ruled that the BAD SPANIELS dog toy, spoofing the famous JACK DANIEL’S brand and whiskey bottle, constituted trademark dilution but not trademark infringement.
New Decree for Patent Linkage by the Mexican Government
On March 6, 2025, a Decree providing guidelines about the technical collaboration between the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and the Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) was published in the Federal Official Gazette.
The surprising way Trump can unleash America’s economic comeback -- We must strengthen our intellectual property system to protect US innovators from those who attempt to game the system
In his address to a joint session of Congress, the president predicted that "our country is on the verge of a comeback the likes of which the world has never witnessed." That prediction is backed up by his recent announcements of massive new private sector investments in AI infrastructure and new executive orders to ensure that the U.S. leads the world in the industries of the future.
Patent Litigation 2025
Patent Litigation Around the World
Annual Report 2024
The creative people in Austria are doing well in 2024, even if the economic engine is currently stuttering. Last year, 2,177 inventions were registered for patent at the Austrian Patent Office and 10,866 inventions worldwide. This is a strong sign: Austria is constantly coming up with groundbreaking ideas and taking them out into the world.
IP Strategy Fueling Entrepreneurial Success Background
In 2002 with little capital and a ricecracker processing machine bought from a foreign company, Mrs. Keo Mom and her husband began a small food product manufacturing business out of their home. The couple produced rice crackers in small quantities to sell at markets in Phnom Penh and its outskirts.
Korea-Spain Intellectual Property Cooperation Expands Notably in SME Support
Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) Commissioner KIM Wan Ki met with Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO) Director Elisa Rodríguez Ortiz on March 6 20205 in Madrid, Spain. The two leaders exchanged views on key IP issues between the two countries and discussed ways to enhance cooperation.
Tilleke & Gibbins Successfully Helps Luckin Coffee Enforce its Brand in Thailand with Historic Damages in Landmark Judgment
On February 6, 2025, Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (IP&IT Court) rendered a new judgment in favor of Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee company and coffeehouse chain. The ruling confirmed the company’s better right over the Luckin Coffee trademark and logo, and awarded significant compensation to Luckin Coffee arising from infringement of its mark and logo.
Global design treaty to support creative industries
IP Australia welcomes the successful conclusion of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (the Treaty). The Treaty was agreed at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) diplomatic conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after negotiations that spanned 20 years.
Intellectual Property India Celebrates Holi with the Vibrancy of GI Products
New Delhi, March 14, 2025: Intellectual Property India, under the Government of India, extends its heartfelt Holi greetings, emphasizing the significance of Geographical Indications (GI) in preserving India’s rich cultural heritage and promoting indigenous products.
Argentina – Deregulation of Copyright Decree 138/2025
From February 28, 2025 the Decree 138/2025 came into force, which has modified the management of copyright and related rights in Argentina
Pikachu with guns? Nintendo fires back
A new game imagines Pokémon-like creatures thrust into a dystopian landscape where they build factories and wield firearms. Nintendo has filed suit in Tokyo District Court against Palworld, claiming it infringes patents behind its US$100 billion Pokémon franchise.
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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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