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- 2024-08-08
- How to Identify a Well-Known Trademark?
- A well-known trademark refers to a trademark that is well-known to the relevant public in a specified field, such as Alibaba, Huawei, Google, etc. Unlike ordinary trademarks, which are confined to protection within the same class of go...

- 2024-08-01
- Who Owns Olympic Rings? Find Out Olympic IPs in This Article
- On July 26th, the highly anticipated 33rd Olympic Games officially commenced in Paris, once again bringing the familiar emblems that embody the Olympic spirit into the global spotlight. Among these iconic symbols, the Olympic Rings...

- 2024-07-12
- WEIPR Successfully Agented Similar Trademark Determination Crossing Similar Groups
- 01 ForewordGenerally, registered trademarks would be protected strictly according to classification table. However, if similar trademarks are detected but they are not registered in the same or similar category, are hands tied to protect...

- 2024-07-05
- On Associated Trademarks––Why Big Name Brands Tend to Register in Groups?
- There is a special kind of trademark in the sea of trademarks––associated trademarks, which appear in the registration applications under the same goods or services like star troupes, guarding the honors and values of a brand together. T...

- 2024-06-28
- Six Tips for Responding to Patent Examination Opinions
- Responding to patent examination opinions is an essential skill for a qualified patent agent. In patent examination opinions, it’s common to see examiners’ question about the patentability of the applied-for subjects.The Guidelines fo...

- 2024-06-28
- How Come a Trademark Still be Cancelled even Though Extensive of Using Evidence is Provided During Cancellation Defense? ––Analysis and Advice
- Generally, the reasons for a trademark being revoked are as follows:1. The trademark hasn’t been used for three consecutive years (with no legitimate reasons); 2. Registering trademark in bad faith;3. Improper use of trademark;4. ...
