Trademark Non-Use Cancellations in China Now Harder: CNIPA’s New Criteria Trademark Non-Use Cancellations in China Now Harder – In a significant update to trademark enforcement, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has raised the standards for filing non-use cancellation actions under Article 49 of the Trademark Law. As a result, this change directly affects brand […]
Intellectual Property in the Pickleball Industry: Protecting Innovation and Growth Protecting Innovation and Growth in Pickleball – Pickleball is no longer just a backyard game; it has evolved into a booming industry worth millions, fueled by innovative products, professional tournaments, and global appeal. As the sport grows, intellectual property (IP) has become a cornerstone for […]
Best time to register trade mark? Prior to Launch Ideally, the best time to register a trademark is generally as soon as you have finalized the trademark and BEFORE the launch of your product/services. This is because the trademark registration process can take several months or even years to complete, depending on jurisdiction. This is […]
Source: Wipo. Fresh from the oven statistics by World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO, global IP reached new heights recently. The article/report with the reference publication PR/2022/897 dated Nov 21, 2022 shared interesting global statistics on IP filing trends in 2021. But why did Global IP reached new heights? Here is the summary extract of data […]