# IP Insights, Commentary & News — Trademarks · Page 1

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HOME / NEWS & INSIGHTS NEWS & INSIGHTS Ideas, developments and perspectives on IP. Analysis of IP practice, AI technology and international protection, alongside news from IPLEX. Explore the articles in English. 336 articles and updates ⌕ All Patents AI & Software Overseas Trademarks Designs Trademarks IPLEX News Overseas Designs Overseas Patents Copyright Technology Listing 106 articles Trademarks 2026.10.01 TikTok for confectionery: dilution can prevent registration in Korea Korean Patent Court case 2025Heo10379 explains why different goods and later commercial success did not overcome the reputation and distinctiveness of TikTok. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.30 Can Fear of a Trade Mark Dispute Justify Non-Use? Korean Supreme Court decision 2024후10504 separates an intention to launch from actual use and objective obstacles beyond the owner’s control. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.29 An App Name: A Mark for Software or for the Service It Delivers? The 010PAY decision, 2025허10405, considers actual transactions, revenue and the proper subject of Korean trade mark scope proceedings. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.28 Model Numbers on Compatible Refills: When Is a Sign Used as a Trade Mark? Korean Patent Court decision 2025허10434 examines the role of ‘250 SERIES’ in its packaging and market context. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.17 Non-Use Trademark Cancellation: Responses Illustrated by Cases An overview of non-use cancellation proceedings, with a focus on evidence of trademark use and strategies for responding. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.11 Why Trademark Applications Are Refused and How to Respond A trademark application must meet the requirements for registration. One of the first issues to assess is whether the mark is distinctive. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.08.19 Trademark Coexistence Consent: Can a Similar Mark Be Registered? A clearance search may reveal an existing registration that is identical or similar to the mark you intend to use. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.08.11 Claiming an Earlier Filing Date Abroad: Priority under the Paris Convention For businesses taking a brand overseas, the timing of foreign trademark applications after the initial Korean filing is an important strategic decision. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.07.31 Trademark Opposition: Filing Periods, Procedure and Responses What can you do if a similar trademark has been published for opposition after you have already built your brand? ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.07.08 Accelerated Trademark Examination: Grounds and Supporting Evidence A trademark is a sign, such as a word, symbol or shape, used to distinguish one business's goods from those of others. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.06.24 Missed Trademark Renewal Deadlines: Risks and Available Responses Trademark registration is not permanent without renewal. Missing a renewal deadline can put brand protection at risk. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.06.18 Trademark Transfers: Procedure and Essential Checks A brand is not just a name or logo; it is an important asset that builds consumer trust and a company's market competitiveness. ↗ Read article 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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