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Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
In early 2023, the U.S. Copyright Office announced a broad initiative to explore the intersection of copyright and artificial intelligence. In March of that year, the Office released a policy statement with registration guidance for works incorporating AI-generated content. Over the spring and summer, we hosted a series of online listening sessions, presented educational webinars, and engaged with numerous stakeholders to enhance our understanding of the technology and how it is used, the copyright implications, and the potential impact on businesses and individuals. These activities culminated in an August 2023 Notice of Inquiry, formally seeking public input on the full range of copyright issues that had been raised. In response, we received more than 10,000 comments representing a broad range of perspectives, including from authors and composers, performers and artists, publishers and producers, lawyers and academics, technology companies, libraries, sports leagues, trade groups and public interest organizations, and even a class of middle school students. Comments came from all 50 states and from 67 countries. That valuable and extensive input, supplemented by additional Office research and information received from other agencies, forms the basis for the discussion and recommendations in this Report.
2024 Trademark Data Report
In 2024, the global economy is gradually recovering, with technological innovation emerging as a key driving force. Continuous breakthroughs—especially in fields such as artificial intelligence—are accelerating industrial upgrades and the adjustment of economic structures. Trademarks are crucial identifiers and competitive assets for enterprises worldwide, both in their home markets and in international activities.
TIKTOK USERS ARE MIGRATING. BUT WHAT IS REDNOTE?
With the recent US Supreme Court decision, the future of TikTok is unknown, leaving many asking: What is REDnote? Amid the looming US ban of the popular app TikTok and even prior to the recent Supreme Court decision on the subject, digital creators began to search for a new home. Enter XiaoHongShu, a social media and e-commerce platform that utilizes short form videos not dissimilar to TikTok but with some distinct differences as well. REDnote saw a surge of newcomers many calling it a refuge for those anticipating a TikTok ban. Here we provide an introduction to REDnote along with the process for enforcing your intellectual property rights on the platform.
Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Artificial intelligence; is a transformative technology that holds tremendous potential for our country and the world. It is capable of dramatically affecting our day-to-day lives, including with new breakthroughs in healthcare, with a new generation of innovative and efficient consumer and industrial products, and with promising solutions for battling climate change.
Trademark Protection Strategies of Financial Giants: Safeguarding the Top 100 Global Brands in 2023
In the 2023 global ranking of the top 100 most valuable brands, financial institutions have secured a prominent position due to their robust brand influence and strong financial performance. These financial giants not only play pivotal roles in the global economy but also set benchmarks in the field of brand protection.
Updates to Trademark Application Procedures
Important changes have been introduced to the trademark application process that could impact your filings.
Key Changes to the Korean Trademark Law to be Enacted in 2025
On December 27, 2024, the Korean National Assembly passed a proposed amendment to the Trademark Act '"Amendment"' which will be enacted six months following the date of promulgation.
USPTO:Trademark fee changes to take effect on January 18, 2025
As part of our regular assessment of fees under our authority to set fees paid to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 'USPTO' by stakeholders applying for and/or maintaining their trademarks, we are announcing updated trademark fees in a final rule, effective January 18, 2025. These fee adjustments will provide us with sufficient funding to effectively administer the U.S. trademark registration system and the ability to implement programs and initiatives driving our 2022–2026 Strategic Plan.
Agreement to extend the protection provided by the European patent to Laos and Costa Rica
Recently, the EPO announced two European patent validation agreements with Costa Rica and Laos. Details of the agreement have not yet been fully disclosed and are not yet in force. Based on these agreements, European patents validated in these two countries will have the same effects as the respective national patents.
New Patent Insights Report — Over Two-Decade Period, Inventions in Assistive Robotics Surge More Than Twentyfold
Recently, the European Patent Office 'EPO' released a new patent insights report on robots designed to improve the lives of individuals with special needs. This report illustrates how patent data can reveal trends in emerging technologies, thereby assisting researchers, investors, and policymakers.
UPC Court of Appeal Rejects Alexion's Validity Appeals Against Amgen and Samsung Bioepis, Disclosing Dispute Value of €100 Million Each
On June 26, 2024, the Unified Patent Court 'UPC' Hamburg Local Division 'LD' dismissed Alexion's applications for interim measures 'preliminary injunctions, or PIs' against Amgen. On the same day, Alexion also lost a parallel case against Samsung Bioepis concerning the same patent, EP3167888 '“Complement Inhibitors for the Treatment of Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria”'.
Egypt: A Guide to Patent Applications in a Leading Innovation Country
Egypt, as a top-ranking country in the Global Innovation Index, offers a robust patent system essential for protecting innovations. Below is an overview of key information about filing patent applications in Egypt, designed to help streamline your application process.
Announcement on the 2024 Edition of the Beijing Key Trademark Protection List
In accordance with the provisions of the group st...
Beyond the Playing Field: The Crossover Journey of Sports Brand Trademarks
In today's increasingly competitive global landscape, the sports goods industry, as a vital part of the sports sector, places particular emphasis on brand usage and trademark management. Major international sporting events like the Olympics are not only stages for athletes to showcase their talents but also prime opportunities for sports brands to make their mark and enhance their brand influence. This article will use sports brands featured in the
Chronicles of Global Smartphone Brands: The Stories Behind Sales, Value, and Design
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, smartphones have become a window to the world, with major brands fiercely competing in this vast blue ocean. This article, leveraging big data analysis, unveils the latest rankings of global smartphone brand sales and brand value, while also briefly exploring the history and design meanings behind these brands.
The Aroma of Coffee Behind the Trademarks
On every corner around the world, the aroma of coffee evokes a longing for a beautiful life. Behind this is the silent effort and brilliant achievements of the world’s top ten coffee chain brands. These brands have not only won consumers' hearts with their unique coffee culture and exceptional product quality, but they have also demonstrated strategic foresight in their trademark layout. This article delves into the history, development, and brand symbolism of these companies, unveiling the aroma of coffee behind the trademarks.
Protecting Starlight: Trademark Protection Practices and Prospects of Celebrities' Name Rights
In the current era where entertainment and business intertwine, the names or stage names of celebrities not only serve as personal identifiers, but also carry significant commercial value. However, the malicious registration of celebrity names as trademarks is a common occurrence, severely infringing on the legitimate rights of celebrities. Starting from typical cases in recent years where the name rights of actors, athletes, internet celebrities, and other public figures have been violated, this paper delves into how name rights can be safeguarded through trademark protection mechanisms. It also proposes effective strategies and preventive measures to combat unauthorized registrations, aiming to provide comprehensive guidance for the protection of celebrity name rights.
Sweet Strategies for Trademark Layouts of Global Ice Cream Brands
Around the world, numerous ice cream brands with unique flavors, rich varieties, and innovative marketing methods attract countless consumers. Today, we will explore the most popular ice cream brands globally and uncover the trademark strategies behind them.
The Travel Brand's Trademark Compendium: Management Strategies and Innovative Practices
In today's thriving global tourism industry, brands and trademarks, as intangible assets of enterprises, are becoming increasingly valuable. A strong travel service brand not only attracts customers and enhances market competitiveness but also shapes the international image of the enterprise. This article aims to introduce the main global travel service brands and the sectors they cover, explore the usage scenarios and characteristics of travel service trademarks, and deeply analyze the management strategies of travel service brand trademarks through specific cases in the past two years.
Defending Rights: A Practical Guide to Trademark Protection on Douyin
With the rise of short videos and live-streaming e-commerce, Douyin has become one of the key channels for product sales. However, trademark infringement issues have also surfaced, severely undermining the legitimate rights of trademark owners. This article explores the phenomenon of trademark infringement on the Douyin platform through actual cases, analyzing various solutions available to trademark owners upon discovering infringements, including Douyin's complaint process, evidence collection, notarization, civil litigation, and administrative enforcement. The goal is to provide comprehensive and professional guidance for trademark owners in protecting their 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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