Amendments continue to enhance India’s IP processes
There is no doubt India is committed to fostering innovation and attracting foreign investment, as demonstrated by recent government initiatives such as the ‘Make in India’ campaign. In harmony with this, policy makers are continually improving intellectual property...
read moreCHINA – TRADE MARK FILING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER GOODS AND SERVICES CLASSIFICATION
The Peoples Republic of China Trade Marks Office (TMO) has adopted changes in the handling of non-standard descriptions of trade mark goods and services. Direct Filing with the TMO, including priority applications As a result of amendments to the PRC Trade Mark Law...
read moreUS TRADE MARK HOLDERS BRACE FOR RANDOM AUDITS OF USE
In an effort to improve the accuracy and integrity of the US trademark register, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently amended its rules to provide for the verification of declarations of use and cancellation of trademark registrations which do not...
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