Trademark registration in the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania, to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu. Although the Solomon Islands is one of the lesser developed nations, it has many great prospects for tourism and […]
Tag Archives: Trademark
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Jan
Jan
UAE is currently on the path of major reforms to meet and surpass international standards. One of UAE’s most notable changes in policy is probably the new regulation on working days, specifically, 4.5 working days per week for officials working for the State, less than half a day compared to the rest of the world. […]
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Oct
Oct
Trademark registration in Monaco. Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera close to the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe. Monaco has the world’s highest GDP nominal per capita at US$185,742, GDP PPP per capita at $132,571, and GNI per capita at $183,150. In addition, […]
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The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has announced the launch of a new IP grant funding scheme
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Oct
Oct
We are excited to inform our clients and contacts that the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has started its IP Access scheme, which will provide SMEs with up to £5,000 (plus VAT) to assist protect and commercialize their intellectual property. The program is part of a new government initiative to aid recovery during a pandemic. […]
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Oct
Oct
Trademark registration in Montenegro. Montenegro is a country in Southeastern Europe. The economy of Montenegro is mostly service-based and is in late transition to a market economy. Montenegro is a country based mainly on tourism activities. The Montenegrin Adriatic coast is 295 km long, with 72 km of beaches and many well-preserved ancient old towns. […]
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Oct
Oct
Trademark registration in Libya
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Sep
Sep
Israel, officially known as the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia. Thus, in order to obtain trademark protection in Israel, businesses need to conduct a trademark registration in Israel. About trademarks in Israel A trademark can be registered under the Israeli Trademark Ordinance for any symbol used to identify the source of […]
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Sep
Sep
The Madrid System, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is a cost-effective option for trademark owners who want to obtain trademark rights in a variety of critical commercial jurisdictions quickly and efficiently by securing an international registration in accordance with the provisions of the Madrid Protocol (which all Madrid members have now joined) […]
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Jul
Jul
Since Finland is a “first to file” jurisdiction, trademark registration is required to get rights to a trademark. Unregistered trademarks can only be protected in exceptional circumstances. The applications for trademarks must be filed to the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH). Considering Finland is a member of the European Union, European Union Trademarks (EUTM) […]
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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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 […]
3D printing technology was discovered in the quest to hasten production. This article explores the backdrop of 3D printing and Intellectual Property.
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Apr
Apr
An overview of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is an island nation with 1340km long coastline located in the Indian Ocean. The country has an area of about 65,610 km2, of which 64,740 km of land and 870 km of sea. With a population of about 20 million people, Sri Lanka is a relatively hot tropical […]
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Apr
Apr
Trademark registration in HongKong shall be done with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The use of a trademark is not a prerequisite for filing a trademark application. The following steps will help you have a clear look on how to register a trademark in Hong Kong easily. Steps 1: Detect the trademark During the process […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN TURKEY Intellectual property rights in Turkey (IP) relates to new creations, such as an invention, a brand name, or a literary or artistic work. IP Law in Turkey protects rights of companies, humans etc. The following IP rights are recognised in Turkey: industrial property rights relating to inventions (patents and utility models) trade marks […]
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Demystifying the Trademark Registration Dossier in Macau: A Roadmap to Brand Protection
In the heart of Asia, Macau stands as a beacon of culture, commerce, and innovation. As businesses continue to flourish in this vibrant region, protecting one’s intellectual property has become more critical than ever. Among the essential steps in safeguarding your brand is understanding the intricacies of the trademark registration dossier in Macau. Let’s delve […]