13 Apr 2023 | Is Trademark Statement Not Dedicated in Taiwan?
Is Trademark Statement Not Dedicated in Taiwan? When applying for a trademark, it is often proposed by the trademark agent that a disclaimer of certain parts of the trademark in order to avoid the possibility of future correction or the Intellectual Property Office’s request to submit a reply to review opinion, or even to disapprove; however, what exactly is the disclaimer? What words need to be declared? According to Article 29(3) of the Trademark Law, ” Where the reproduction of... MORE
13 Apr 2023 | Michelin Sues Hong Kong Company for Trademark Infringement
Michelin Sues Hong Kong Company for Trademark Infringement Michelin, the French-based Company behind the internationally-renowned restaurant ratings guide, namely “Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin”, recently filed a law suit against a Hong Kong company operating business via an online platform, for trademark infringement and passing-off, seeking damages and injunctive relief. The French-based company is the owner of registered trademarks for various “Michelin” and “米芝蓮”(Chinese transliteration of “Michelin”) and related trademarks in Hong Kong. It has accused the Hong Kong company... MORE
13 Apr 2023 | The value of a trademark lies in its use. What are the precautions when providing evidence of trademark use?
The value of a trademark lies in its use. What are the precautions when providing evidence of trademark use? 1. Whether a trademark that has been successfully registered can be revoked? The answer is YES. According to Article 49 of the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China, Where a registered trademark is becoming a generic name in a category of approved goods, and the mark has not been used for a period greater than three years without any... MORE
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