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Determination of the Period for Calculating Damages for Patent Infringement
China's Supreme People's Court held that the period for calculating patent infringement damages is in principle based on the patentee's claim; damages for the litigation period not expressly claimed are generally not adjudicated.
Amid a trade mark battle, Clothing The Gaps founders showed their values proudly
IP Australia shares how Aboriginal-owned Clothing The Gaps navigated a trade mark opposition from The Gap and the campaign to free the Aboriginal flag's copyright.
The Battle for Bok Friday: Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Moves Beyond the Field
South Africa proposes protected event status for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour and a broad list of prohibited marks including "Bok Friday", raising questions about where the line should be drawn.
The Logo Behind the Logo: Levi's and the Value of Brand Recognition
When World Cup rules forced Levi's Stadium branding to be covered, Levi's turned the cover-up into a lesson on naked trade marks and the value of brand recognition.
EU trade marks push IP filings to a record high in the first half of 2026
EUIPO IP filings hit a record high in H1 2026, with EU trade mark and design applications totalling 166,214, up 4.7% year on year.
Faster patent processing for applicants to the EPO and CNIPA
The EPO and CNIPA will launch a bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme on 1 August 2026, allowing applicants to expedite patent processing.
Publication of a decree simplifying the intellectual property code
France published a decree amending 35 articles of the intellectual property code, effective 2 July 2026, covering electronic notification, fee refunds and SME reductions.
European Cooperation Projects and Virtual Communities advance cooperation in Q2 2026
Eleven EUIPN Virtual Communities met in Q2 2026, launching a new IT Security VC and advancing Common Practices and cooperation projects.
PH assumes 68th WIPO General Assembly chairship, reaffirms commitment to multilateral IP cooperation
The Philippines assumed the chairship of the 68th WIPO General Assembly, reaffirming its commitment to multilateral IP cooperation and innovation.
ID5 Midterm meeting 2026
At the ID5 Midterm Meeting hosted online by CNIPA, the five offices reviewed progress on digital design guidance, AI-powered tools and Hague-related projects.
OAPI and CNIPA exchange best practices
OAPI and CNIPA held a workshop in Yaounde on best practices for examining patent applications for inventions derived from traditional medicine.
WIPO-ARIPO Push for Innovation Knowledge Utilization at Annual Regional TISC Network Meeting
WIPO and ARIPO, supported by the Japan Patent Office, held the annual regional TISC network meeting in Harare to advance innovation knowledge utilization in Africa.
EPO President visits Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen co-operation on innovation and patent protection
EPO President António Campinos visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe; Angola signed a validation agreement with the European Patent Organisation on 23 June.
European Inventor Award 2026 winners revealed
The EPO revealed the winners of the European Inventor Award 2026 at a ceremony in Berlin, honouring breakthroughs in food chemistry, energy, biotechnology and environmental technology.
Remarks by John A. Squires for the USPTO America 250 Flagship Celebration!
USPTO Director John A. Squires delivers remarks at the agency's America 250 Flagship Celebration, reflecting on the Constitution's IP clause and American innovation.
USPTO selects Georgia and Alabama HBCU and MSI innovation ecosystems for Southeast Community Engagement Office expansion
USPTO selects Georgia and Alabama innovation ecosystem partnerships for its Southeast Community Engagement Office expansion, focusing on HBCUs and MSIs.
Indonesia Strengthens IP Collaboration at the IP BRICS Forum
Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening IP cooperation with BRICS countries at the Informal Meeting of IP BRICS Heads of Office in Geneva.
IP Report shows Australian resilience amid structural shifts in the global economy
IP Australia's 2026 IP Report: record 97,345 trade mark applications in 2025 and growth in Australian resident filings across all IP rights.
The modernised EU design legal framework is now fully applicable
The new EU design legal framework (EUDR, EUDDR, EUDIR) is fully applicable as of 1 July 2026, completing the two-phase design reform.
Entry into force of the 2026 edition of the Guidelines for Examination of EUTMs and EUDs
The 2026 edition of the EUIPO Guidelines for Examination of EUTMs and EUDs entered into force on 1 July 2026 (Decision EX-26-09).
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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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