If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably thought about trademark registration. It’s a way to protect your brand, but the question is: should you do it yourself or hire a lawyer? This article breaks ...

In the competitive landscape of branding and intellectual property, conducting a trademark search before adopting a brand name or filing a trademark application is not just best practice—it’s ...

Securing a federal trademark registration is one of the most effective ways to protect your brand, deter copycats, and enhance the value of ...

“While enforcing trademark rights internationally is crucial, companies should also consider potential consumer backlash, and whether litigation should be the first enforcement option pursued.” The ...

One such measure is a more robust examination process for registration applications. By conducting thorough investigations and assessments, the CNIPA can identify suspicious applications and reject ...

Charles Feng, Wanyi Wang, and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm explain how a trademark’s original registrant is analysed in China when an application for a declaration of invalidation is filed The ...

Charles Feng and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm summarise the main points under a reform of China’s trademark registration application system and consider Japan’s approach in this area The CNIPA’s ...