Organisation: National Intellectual Property Administration

EU criticised; Russia concerns; Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan removed – takeaways from USTR Special 301 Report

WTR presents findings from the 2024 edition of the USTR's Special 301 Report, the fourth to be released under the Biden administration.

25 April 2024

Application of China examination guide puts brand owners with historically “tainted” marks in a vulnerable position

In this week’s opinion column, Simmons & Simmons’ Anna Li and George Chan warn that acquired third-party marks may be permanently “tainted” by the original owner’s bad faith and at risk of invalidation.

13 April 2024

IP office® – how trademark registries protect their own brands to help combat scams

WTR delves into the trademark portfolios of offices around the world to uncover those most active in protecting their own intellectual property.

08 April 2024

Five China IP developments you may have missed

Chinese authorities have made significant statements regarding IP protection and annual data in the past three months.

27 March 2024

Article 19(4) and the actions of trademark agencies: insights from the ZHAI DIAN SHE case

One of the top 10 cases of 2023, as recently selected by the Beijing High People's Court, considers how trademark registrations can become tainted by the actions of trademark agencies.

26 March 2024

Taylor Swift’s trademark portfolio in the spotlight

Taylor Swift takes a targeted approach to protecting her brand and identity, filing data analysis reveals.

13 March 2024

CNIPA’s Regulations on Collective and Certification Trademarks: key points highlighted

The regulations impose stricter rules on collective and certification trademarks, while providing guidance on the use of geographical names in such marks.

13 March 2024

Use it or lose it: increasing risk of non-use cancellation in China

Rouse’s Laura Zhao explores the changes in practice that have prompted the recent rise in non-use cancellations and proposes an evidence-gathering process for registrants.

12 March 2024

Yili Group VP reveals how IP strategy ensures smooth business operations

Vice president Zhanyou Zhu explains the principles behind the IP strategy at China’s biggest dairy company.

23 February 2024

Register Tracker Asia-Pacific: September-December 2023

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WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Asia-Pacific registers.

22 February 2024