08.02.2023 | Hong Kong – Customs combat cross boundary transshipment
Hong Kong – Customs combat cross boundary transshipment Hong Kong Customs conducted an operation between 26 April and 9 May and combat cross-boundary transshipment and seized about 80,000 items of suspected counterfeit goods, including watches, mobile phone accessories, sunglasses and fashion accessories with an estimated market value of over HK$2.2M (US$290k). Investigation is ongoing. Importing counterfeit goods is a serious crime in Hong Kong. The maximum penalty is imprisonment for 5 years.
08.02.2023 | Filing Basis for Trademark Application
Filing Basis for Trademark Application In Taiwan, there is no so-called filing basis for trademark application. However, when you need to file a trademark application in the United States, the application case in Taiwan would be crucial. Practical execution and opinions with regards to filing bases are as follows. There are multiple filing bases on trademark application in the United States. For example, “intent-to-use”, “used-in commerce”, and “foreign registration”. Among them, you must provide a certificate of use in the... MORE
08.02.2023 | When will a trademark be invalidated?
When will a trademark be invalidated? Registered trademarks may be rejected and revoked. These procedures are familiar in the current trademark registration and use process. But what exactly is invalidation of trademark? In China, what does it mean to obtain a trademark registration certificate, and get it declared invalid later? It seems self-contradictory for the state to declare the trademark invalid after approving it. This article explains the reasons behind. 1. The Trademark Law stipulates: “Where a trademark registration violates... MORE
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