Intellectual Property Protection
What does IP mean? Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP represents property rights and is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright, industrial design and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what …
Changes in the 4th Amendment to China Patent Law and comparison with the US in design patent
i. Patent protection term and partial design After the 4th amendment of China Patent Law, China has extend the design patent protection term from 10 years to 15 years, from the date of filling. In the US, the term is also 15 years, from the date of grant. Before the amendment, China only allow to …
Significance of Trademark Application in Taiwan
In the past, most brands with no plan to enter the Taiwan market tend not to apply for trademark applications in Taiwan. However, with the massive trademark squatting disputes arising cross-strait in the past couple of years, now Chang Tsi & Partners recommends brand owners who would like to develop business in the Greater China …
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Protection of 3M’s Trademark
This is an invalidation case, in which the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) made a breakthrough in determining whether the goods are similar between Class 22 and 23. It determined the similarity exists between the designated good in Class 23 of the Disputed Mark and the designated good “textile fiber raw materials, etc.” in …
Copyright Protection Practice in Taiwan
Please kindly be advised that Taiwan does not have an official copyright registration authority, but only have a business organization to register copyright materials. However, the recognized legal effect of the copyright certificate can also be guaranteed and can enforce your copyright when encountering infringement.
A Big Win: DFJ DragonFund Successfully Enforce the Effective Judgment
Established in 2006, DFJ DragonFund was the joint venture of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and DragonVenture, which concentrated on investing emerging technology in China. DFJ DragonFund is the trademark holder of trademarks including “德丰杰龙脉”(DFJ DragonFund) in China.
Special Report: A watertight weathertightness exclusion?
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Second Covid test case in Australia favours insurers
Swiss Re International SE v LCA Marrickville Pty Limited [2021] FCA 1206
FREEZ held to be phonetically similar to BREEZER
Bacardi and Company Limited (Bacardi), the manufacturer of alcoholic beverages and registered proprietor of the trademark BREEZER has filed a suit before the Delhi High Court alleging trademark infringement and passing off. Bacardi is aggrieved by Bahety Overseas Private Limited, (Bahety) adoption and use of the mark FREEZMix concerning non-alcoholic beverages.
Demand to clarify legality of NFTs in India grows
Rachna Bakhru of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys explains the urgent need for clear regulations surrounding cryptocurrencies and NFTs in India