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- 2024-07-05
- China-Iceland, China-Egypt Pilot Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program Extended
- To continuously provide applicants with efficient and convenient PPH services, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has reached agreements with the Icelandic Intellectual Property Office (ISIP...
- 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. ...
- 2024-06-28
- Chinese Applicants May Continue to Designate EPO as ISA
- On 12 June, the EPO joined the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and IP Key China in hosting a seminar on the latest legislative developments in China’s patent landscape. During the event, att...
- 2024-06-28
- Changes to Requirements Concerning the Deposit of Microorganisms and Other Biological Material in United Kingdom
- In accordance with PCT Rule 13bis.7(a)(ii), the Intellectual Property Office (United Kingdom), in its capacity as designated (or elected) Office, has notified the International Bureau of changes to its requirements concerning t...
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