The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has presented a draft amendment that might add to the pressure on trademark owners to provide evidence of use every five years in an effort to enhance China's Trademark Law. The draft for the fifth amendment to the Trademark...
The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched two innovative initiatives aimed at bolstering intellectual property (IP) development and entrepreneurship in the country. These initiatives underscore the nation's dedication to nurturing an environment conducive to innovation and supporting the growth of startups and small- to medium-sized...
The first-to-file principle and priority principle are two crucial aspects of intellectual property in Vietnam, playing a decisive role in protecting the rights and innovations of individuals and organizations. Understanding these principles not only helps businesses optimize the registration process and intellectual property protection effectively...
According to a recent notification from the European Union Intellectual Property Office ("EUIPO"), services related to virtual goods and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will henceforth be categorized in line with the generally recognized rules of classification for services. As a result, these terms will now be...
The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has introduced the Copyright to You (CR2U) program, aimed at streamlining the certification and notification process for voluntary copyright applications within the creative industry in Malaysia. This initiative seeks to expedite the certification and notification process under specific criteria...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Brunei Darussalam IP Office (BruIPO) have joined forces to extend the latter's search and examination services to its patent applications. This collaboration leverages IPOPHL's effective procedures and over 76 years of experience in providing patent...
The amendments to the Korean Trademark Act published on February 3, 2022, officially went into effect on February 4, 2023. The addition of partial rejections and a re-examination mechanism, which will be accessible for applications submitted on or after February 4, 2023, are two of...
On January 9, 2024, the Delhi High Court overturned a ruling from July 5, 2023, which had dismissed PepsiCo's appeal to reverse an earlier decision revoking the protection for its potato plant variety FL 2027, known commercially as FC5. This variety, characterized by its lower...
The majority of the world's participants in the Paris Agreement, including the UK and the EU, are required to protect trademarks that are well known to the public in their individual jurisdictions through their national laws. Section 56 of the UK Trade Marks Act 1994 clearly...
Ralph Teetor (August 17, 1890 – February 15, 1982) was a renowned inventor who pioneered the development of the cruise control system. He served as the long-time president of The Perfect Circle Co., an automotive component manufacturing company (acquired in 1963 by Dana Holding Corporation,...
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