Recurring Trademark Disputes: Five Risks Businesses Often Miss
Trademark disputes affect startups, small businesses and independent brands as well as major companies. Even a single dispute can have serious commercial consequences.
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Overseas Trademark Filing as a Market-Entry Strategy
International IP planning includes trademarks as well as patents. A company's name and brand are often among the first assets to protect, and businesses preparing to expand abroad increasingly seek advice on trademark filing.
Read articlePartial Trademark Refusals and Divisional Applications
Korea introduced partial refusal of trademark applications on February 4, 2023.
Read articleAdding Goods to a Trademark: Supplementary Registration Applications
Businesses often add products after registering a trademark. Does protection for those new goods require a further application?
Read articleOpening a Route to Market through Non-Use Trademark Cancellation
What if an unused trademark registration prevents you from registering your own mark?
Read articleAccelerated Trademark Examination: A Faster Route to Registration
More businesses are recognizing the importance of trademarks and incorporating them into their commercial planning.
Read articleTrademark Distinctiveness Refusals under Article 33(1)
Have you received a notice of reasons for refusal after applying to register your trademark?
Read articleUnderstanding Trademark Opposition
As a brand enters the market, a similar trademark application by another business can create a conflict.
Read articleUnderstanding Exclusive Trademark Licenses
A brand represents a company's reputation and identity. Trademark licensing can help businesses expand or structure commercial collaborations.
Read articleMalaysia Trademark Refusal: Distinctiveness Issues in the OCEANHERB Cosmetics Case
A Malaysian trademark application may encounter a refusal during examination. For cosmetics, health foods and beauty products, wording that describes natural ingredients can raise distinctiveness issues.
Read articleNon-Exclusive Trademark Licenses: A Practical Guide
A growing business may license its brand to others or seek permission to use another company's brand. Trademark licensing provides the framework for these arrangements.
Read articleExplaining the LG Electronics WashTower Trademark Decision
Combining a washing machine and dryer in a single tower can help households use space more efficiently. LG Electronics’ WashTower illustrates this approach and raises questions about trademark protection for the product name.
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