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- 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...

- 2024-06-28
- Latest Updates Concerning PCT Contracted Parties
- l Brazil1. The National Institute of Industrial Property (Brazil) has notified the International Bureau of a change in its location and mailing address, which is now as follows:RuaMayrinkVeiga9, 20oandar, Centro, Rio de Janei...

- 2024-06-17
- How to Recognize Bad Faith Application for Trademark Registration for A Purpose Other Than Use —— On the Application of Article 4 of the Trademark Law
- l Relevant RegulationArticle 4 of the Trademark Law stipulates that “Any natural person, legal person, or other organization needing to acquire the right to exclusively use a trademark on the goods or services thereof in the course o...

- 2024-06-17
- Adjustment of PCT Fees Concerning Japan, Singapore, and Canada
- l JapanPursuant to PCT Rule 16.1(d), a new equivalent amount in Singapore dollars (SGD) has been established for the search fee for an international search carried out by the Japan Patent Office (JPO). This amount, applicab...
