Because Portugal is a “first to file” nation, trademark registration is required to get rights to a trademark. Unregistered trademarks can only be protected in rare circumstances. The applications for trademarks must be submitted to the Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). In addition to Portugal, Madeira and the Azores benefit from trademark registration in […]
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Jun
Jun
Because Sweden is a “first to file” nation, trademark registration is required to get rights to a trademark. Unregistered trademarks can only be protected in exceptional circumstances. In order to secure trademark protection in Sweden, one can register with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office or file a European Union Trademarks (EUTM) application, which provides […]
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Jun
Jun
Because Ukraine is a “first to file” nation, trademark registration is required to get rights to a trademark. Non-registered trademarks can only be protected in special circumstances. The applications for trademarks must be submitted to the Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute (UIPV). The Madrid Protocol includes Ukraine as a signatory. As a result, this country can […]
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Jun
Jun
Because Spain is a “first to file” nation, trademark registration is required to get rights to a trademark. Unregistered trademarks can only be protected in rare circumstances. The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) is where trademark applications must be filed. Because Spain is a member of the European Union, European Union Trademarks (EUTM) are […]
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Jun
Jun
Trademark registration in Bulgaria. Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe and lies on the eastern flank of the Balkans. Bulgaria covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometers (42,855 sq mi) and is the sixteenth-largest country in Europe. When doing business in Bulgaria, it is necessary to know how to […]
Sound is one element that is added into the systems of trademarks recently. The number of country that allows such registration is still very limited. When it works, it works wonderfully. But to really make sound trademark work is easier to be said than done. Sound trademarks Traditionally, sound was not consider an eligible element […]
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Jun
Jun
Trademark registration in Mexico. Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. Multiple international organizations coincide and classify Mexico as an upper-middle-income country or a middle-class country that is rising quickly on the world’s stage. Therefore, many businesses want to invest in this market, and one of […]
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Jun
Jun
Because Hungary is a “first to file” jurisdiction country, trademark registration in Hungary is required to get rights to a trademark. Unregistered trademarks can only be protected in exceptional instances. In order to guarantee trademark protection in Hungary, one either register with the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) or file an application to European Union […]
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Jun
Jun
Trademark registration in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is a country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. As a result of implementing a record number of reforms mainly involving institutional changes among the 10 top improvers, Azerbaijan has become a favorable destination for conducting businesses. With the new policies, the time and cost to […]
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Jun
Jun
Bahrain is a country in the Persian Gulf. Bahrain has one of the fastest-growing economies in the Arab world. Therefore, many businesses want to expand their activities into this market and one of the most important processes before entering a market is to register and own a unique trademark here in Bahrain. Owning a trademark […]
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Jun
Jun
Trademark registration in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world. Bangladesh is also one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and one of the fastest-growing middle-income countries. Many businesses want to expand into this country and thrive along with the development of Bangladesh. Therefore, it is […]
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Jun
Jun
The procedure of registering a trademark in Colombia begins with an application to the Colombian Trademark Office. If no official actions or opposition are filed, the entire process can be completed in six months. The Superintendence of Industry and Trade is the name of Colombia’s trademark office. This government agency is in charge of trademark registration […]
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Vietnam: Legal documents on intellectual property (IP) related to AI need to be more specific
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Jun
Jun
AI systems depend a lot on data. Accessing and using data to train AI systems can cause intellectual property problems (IP), when the data is protected by copyright and related rights. Artificial intelligence and machine learning: Not just for large-scale companies Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in many different fields such as labor, health, […]
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May
May
Trademark registration in Afghanistan. In recent years, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has become an attractive destination for foreign business, including companies from post-Soviet countries. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to learn how to protect their trademark and brand in this country to protect their brand images and prevent the stealing of their intellectual […]
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May
May
Trademark registration in Anguilla can be filed through the Registrar of Companies, The Commercial Registry the Government of Anguilla. In addition to local registration, businesses who want to expand their activity to this territory may also apply for a registration based on a UK trademark. Applications can be filed at any time during the period […]
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The number of successful trademark applications in Cambodia hits a new record in 2020
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May
May
According to a report by the Ministry of Commerce, in 2020, domestic and international Cambodian companies registered 7,997 trademarks with the Ministry of Commerce, an increase of 30% compared to the previous year. The Commerce Department said that it had reconciled 23 infringement cases and dissolved 37 trademarks during the year. Ministry of Commerce spokesman […]
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Vietnam Intellectual property culture: Creating a sustainable and comprehensive foundation
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May
May
The Intellectual Property Strategy of Vietnam to 2030 has been promulgated by the Prime Minister under Decision No. 1068/QD-TTg dated August 22, 2020. One of the important tasks and solutions to realize the strategic goals is “forming a culture of intellectual property in society”. What is IP culture and what must be done to build […]
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May
May
In the context of science and technology developing more and more strongly, the situation of IP rights infringement is more common and complicated, improving the efficiency of IPR protection activities becomes more and more important. In Vietnam, one of the effective measures is to form an IP culture is to raise the awareness of protecting […]
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May
May
Trademark registration in Armenia. Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia is a landlocked country located in the Armenian Highlands of Western Asia. The economy of Armenia is still in development, relies heavily on investment and support from Armenians abroad and foreign enterprises. Therefore, now is the right time for foreign businesses to invest in this […]
22
May
May
Trademark registration in Argentina. Argentina or the Republic of Argentina is the country with the third-largest economy in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico. Argentina is a highly potential but also a very competitive market for businesses. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to register a trademark in Argentina to develop and expand their activities […]
21
May
May
Trademark registration in Austria. Austria, officially the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe. Anyone can file a trademark registration in Austria, regardless of whether they are a person or a legal entity (company). Trademark owners don’t need a representative to file a trademark in Austria. […]
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May
May
It is required to file a suitable application in order to have trademark registration in Poland. It is possible to obtain trademark protection on Polish territory through a national, community, or international procedure. The Polish Patent Office provides trademark rights on a national level. Community trademarks registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) […]
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May
May
In an effort to enhance the investment, Singapore has gradually created a reliable and effective intellectual property policies to protect innovative knowledge and provide fair grounds in which knowledge can be motivated to commercialize. This framework constitutes a key infrastructure, creating the basis for innovation and business growth in the innovation / intellectual economy. As […]
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May
May
Japan Patent Office (JPO) experts will work with NOIP on specific contents before submitting to the Government of Japan for approval of industrial property applications. The agency will also cooperate with WIPO and partners to assist NOIP in matters related to the acquisition of intellectual property data. The Japan Patent Office (JPO) will assist the […]
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The number of trademark applications in India far exceeds pre-pandemic numbers
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May
May
The number of trademark applications in many countries has increased sharply after the decline in the initial period when the Covid epidemic broke out. In early 2020, the global outbreak of Covid-19 harmed all sectors of the world economy, including the intellectual property sector. However, after a period of calmness, the number of trademark applications […]