The Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) was enacted in 2008, and it has undergone several revisions since then. The latest revision, which took effect on 1 June 2021, includes provisions related to the abuse of dominance, intellectual property rights (IPR), and administrative powers. The revised AML strengthens the regulation of abusive practices by dominant companies, including… Continue reading The revision of China’s anti-monopoly law – Abuse of Dominance, Intellectual Property Rights, and Administrative Powers
SCOTUS Seeks Govt Input on IPR Estoppel
As patent trolls continue to plague the tech industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has decided to seek government input in its upcoming decisions on whether or not a party that cures a patented invention through an act of intellectual progress should be immune from damages. In two recent decisions,… Continue reading SCOTUS Seeks Govt Input on IPR Estoppel
Avoiding Willful Infringement in Intellectual Property Litigation
Ever feel like you may have violated someone’s intellectual property rights without realizing it? It may seem like a harmless mistake at first, but wrongful infringement can have serious consequences. This is especially true in Intellectual Property Litigation (IPL), where the parties are often litigious and seek financial reimbursement for their losses. As technology advances… Continue reading Avoiding Willful Infringement in Intellectual Property Litigation
Disclaimer Made in IPR Not Binding In Same Proceeding
In Cupp Computing AS v. Trend Micro Inc., the Federal Circuit has determined that an inter-parties review (IPR) proceeding disclaimer is not enforceable against the USPTO in the same proceeding in which it is made. Trend Micro, the petitioner, filed three inter-parties reviews (IPR) against CUPP Cybersecurity, the patent owner, challenging three of CUPP’s patents… Continue reading Disclaimer Made in IPR Not Binding In Same Proceeding
Intellectual Property in the FIFA World Cup
Most of us are huge fans of the FIFA World Cup. It is one of the largest international sports events in the world, enjoyed by billions of people around the globe. It is welcomed every four years by football fans with immense excitement. However, it is essential to know about the intellectual properties included in… Continue reading Intellectual Property in the FIFA World Cup
Trademarking Signature Pose/Looks – A Step Towards Individuality Protection
A trademark can be “any term, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that distinguishes your goods or services,” according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). Can a physical gesture be registered as a trademark? The solution is not entirely obvious. Wide spectrum for application When popularity reaches a certain… Continue reading Trademarking Signature Pose/Looks – A Step Towards Individuality Protection
Trademark: Adding New Artificial Digital or Internet Words to the Domain
There has been an increase in trademark registration of digital or internet marks due to the rising trends of digital goods and services and other internet-related products. These made-up words are frequently registered as trademarks to identify specific product descriptions. In one of the most recent cases, the word “TOOLTIME” was given trademark registration for… Continue reading Trademark: Adding New Artificial Digital or Internet Words to the Domain
An Overview of Maintaining the Accountability of your Trademark
Every brand has a unique identity. In addition to the quality of service, trademarks help people recognize and trust a brand and its goods and services. Trademarks help to maintain the relationship between a brand and its customers by making it stand unique. Since trademarks are important for a brand or business, one should learn… Continue reading An Overview of Maintaining the Accountability of your Trademark
Non-traditional trademarks: the new normal?
Every product and service we utilize daily has its uniqueness. The individuality of each product and service depends on the Trademark that the company provides. A traditional and non-traditional trademark helps a product or good to stand unique from others and define its identity. It can be a logo, a design, a symbol, or whatever… Continue reading Non-traditional trademarks: the new normal?
What Happens If My Trademarks Are Already Registered in China?
Registering your trademarks is a crucial step in the process of entering the China market by establishing a business here. Even if your trademark was previously registered abroad, you still need to do it in China to safeguard the IP there. If your trademarks are already registered, what happens? We shall examine your possibilities in… Continue reading What Happens If My Trademarks Are Already Registered in China?