Malicious Trademark Application China
Navigating the New Paradigm of Trademark Management in China
In recent years, Chinese trademark law has undergone a notable shift, with greater focus placed on the genuine use of trademarks. As a result, there has been a marked increase in cases where defensively registered trademarks have been cancelled due to lack of authentic commercial use. Registering and maintaining a trademark requires considerable time and […]
Civil Liability Associated with Malicious Trademark Applications in China: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis & Strategic Guide
China continuous struggle against fraudulent trademark registrations signifies an important advancement in the realm of intellectual property protection. The amendments made to China Trademark Law in 2019, along with the Several Provisions on Regulating Trademark Application and Registration, represented a significant turning point by introducing strong measures to address exploitative registration practices in administrative processes. […]
Practice Tips: Steps to Take Once Your Trademark Being Squatted
Where the right owner fails to register their trademark promptly, allowing a squatter to take advantage and register it instead. Such registration not only results in the original owner losing control over their trademark and suffering infringements on their rights and reputation, but it also disrupts their business operations, leading to financial losses. Consequently, the […]
Evolving Trends in Chinese Trademark Law: Empowering Registrants to Proactively Utilize the Registrations
In recent years, the increase in trademark registrations in China has led to some concerning trends, such as registration without use, malicious preemptive registrations, and trademark hoarding for speculative purposes. This has resulted in a significant number of idle trademarks, which not only waste resources but also hinder some enterprises from registering their desired brands. […]