29 Jan 2022 | China Cartier was awarded damages for RMB 6.1 million against trademark counterfeiters
China Cartier was awarded damages for RMB 6.1 million against trademark counterfeiters On 24 January 2022, Shanghai No. 3 Intermediate People’s Court upheld the ruling of a lower court and awarded RMB 6.1 million damages to Cartier against China trademark counterfeiters who are also sentenced to 2 years imprisonment and pay fine for RMB 200K. Hong Kong Landmark preliminary injunction restraining passing off in mainland China by a Hong Kong infringer. The Defendant was an ex-distributor of the Plaintiff (Child... MORE
29 Jan 2022 | Cancellation of Trade Mark Registration
Cancellation of Trade Mark Registration In Hong Kong, cancellation proceedings can be commenced either before the Registrar of Trade Marks or through the High Court. If proceedings are taken before the Registrar, the steps involved are similar to those relating to a trade mark opposition. Each side has the opportunity to submit evidence in support of their case, the matter then going to formal hearing before a senior Registrar of the Registry who will finally issue a written decision to... MORE
29 Jan 2022 | Can I not register the trademark receiving a trademark opposition statement?
Can I not register the trademark receiving a trademark opposition statement? When our meticulous trademark application was approved by the Intellectual Property Office, but we receive an official letter shortly after we received the certificate, informing us that the trademark has been challenged by others, and we are requested to reply within a specified period. At such moment, we would feel very helpless. According to the reviewing criteria in Taiwan, any person may apply to the Intellectual Property Office for... MORE
21 Jan 2022 | Cancellation of Trade Mark Registration
Cancellation of Trade Mark Registration In Hong Kong, cancellation proceedings can be commenced either before the Registrar of Trade Marks or through the High Court. If proceedings are taken before the Registrar, the steps involved are similar to those relating to a trade mark opposition. Each side has the opportunity to submit evidence in support of their case, the matter then going to formal hearing before a senior Registrar of the Registry who will finally issue a written decision to... MORE
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