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China-Norway patent prosecution highway pilot launches
A memorandum between China and Norway will speed up and reduce costs when applying for patents On April 1,
Why China’s computer software copyright registrations are increasing
Statistics show a sharp rise in copyright registrations for computer software in China, which can provide an additional layer
China further curbs bad-faith trademark applications
Provisions enacted alongside China’s recently amended Trademark Law seek to effectively regulate bad-faith trademark filings including penalties through the
Balmain case highlights risk of using specialised public with low distinctive character marks
Balmain’s appeal to the General Court demonstrates that applicants should not rely on a specialised public for goods or services
Protecting against digital trademark infringement
Over the past few years, digitalisation has brought immense business opportunities with new commerce concepts and marketing possibilities constantly
German Court finds Unified Patent Court legislation unconstitutional
Today, the court tasked with upholding Germany’s constitution, the Bundesverfassungsgericht, has issued its long-awaited decision on a complaint against
China’s upcoming amendments to the Patent Law include punitive damages
Last year saw a wave of legislative activity in China. The effects are being felt as different pieces of
Supreme People’s Court reverses position on OEM trademark use in Honda case
China’s highest court has reversed its stance on trademark use from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in this landmark case
UK is out of the Unified Patent Court
The United Kingdom’s government has confirmed to industry publication IAM-Media that the country will not be a member of
PPH network reaches over 50 members as India and Saudi Arabia join
The ever-expanding Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) network has gained two new additions. AWA Point sums up the new members