VJP visit: European patent practice
Thorsten Volkmann, Christian Isaila and Youngjin Shin visited IPLEX to discuss European patent procedures and international IP practice.
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A Guide to Hong Kong Trademark Applications
Trademark protection is an early consideration in international expansion. As a financial and trading hub connecting mainland China with global markets, Hong Kong has particular strategic importance for many businesses.
Read articleEuropean Patent Applications: Procedure and Practical Questions
A European patent application offers a centralized route to seek protection in several countries. It is an important option for businesses and individual inventors seeking to protect their R&D across Europe.
Read articleRecurring Design Disputes: Infringement Criteria Illustrated by Cases
Design disputes affect businesses of all sizes, not only large companies and well-known brands.
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 articleFrom Patent Application to Registration: The Procedure
Filing alone does not establish a patent right. The process involves application, examination and registration.
Read articleJapanese Design Applications: Scope of Protection and Drawings
Japan has a well-developed design protection system. Korean businesses and designers should consider the requirements for filing with the Japan Patent Office (JPO).
Read articleJapanese Trademark Applications: Names, Addresses, Goods and Distinctiveness
Businesses entering Japan should consider trademark protection early. Although the system resembles Korean practice, procedures and examination standards differ in important respects.
Read articleWhy Register a Product Design?
Businesses may focus on product functionality and production while overlooking protection for one of their most visible assets: design.
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 articleDo Solo Founders Need Patents? Practical Considerations
Solo founders and small-business owners often ask whether patent protection is necessary.
Read articleUS Design Patent Applications: Questions and Answers
The United States is a major, highly competitive consumer market where new products can quickly attract imitations. In sectors such as fashion, appliances, furnishings, household goods and IT accessories, securing design protection early can be commercially important.
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