18 May 2022 | China – International Registration for Industrial Design – Hague System
China – International Registration for Industrial Design – Hague System International Registration for Industrial Design is available in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) since 5 May 2022. Overseas applicants may now apply for international industrial design protection in China through the Hague System. The local Chinese applicants are easier and quicker to seek international protection also through the Hauge System, and become more competitive internationally.
18 May 2022 | Beware of Trademark Squatting in Hong Kong
Beware of Trademark Squatting in Hong Kong Before entering a potential target market, it is highly recommended to make sure that the exclusive rights of an enterprise’s valuable trademark are adequately protected in the region in advance. The recognition and acquisition of trademark exclusive rights are generally governed by different laws and regulations of different countries/ regions, including the first to register principles, the first to use principles or the mixed principles. The first to register principle determines the ownership... MORE
18 May 2022 | Preparation for trademark application paperwork
Preparation for trademark application paperwork According to the provisions of the Taiwan trademark application, the necessary documents for the trademark application are as follows: 1. Trademark to be applied for: for application on paper, five trademark printouts shall be provided. For online application, the trademark design shall be in the form of a jpg file with an image quality higher than 300dpi. 2. Applicant Information: For company applicant, the company name, unified code, name and address of the representative shall... MORE