Trademark

Strategies to Protect your Unregistered Trademark in China —From the Perspective of LAFITE Cases

A Throwback to “LAFITE” Cases in China CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, which was ranked the first place among the Five Grand Cru Class in 1855 and her wines have always been honored as “the Queen of the Wines”, enjoys a long history and achieves high worldwide reputation. Thanks to

The new European Union Trade Mark System (2016/2017)

My first article on a series on European system of trade marks and designs made explicitly reference to the EUIPO, its tasks, competencies and performance with regard to the management of the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) system and the Community Design (CD) system.

The Best Defence is Offence —Arming yourself against Trade Mark Squatters in China

Leading IP consulting firm Rouse and its network firm Lusheng Law Firm have won a milestone ruling in favour of its client Bayer Consumer Care Holdings LLC, a manufacturer of over-the-counter medication, dermatology and sun care products.

The Recognition and Protection of Wellknown Trademarks of B&R Countries—Analysis on Turkish BEKO Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition Case

ZER Central Service Trading Co., Ltd. of Turkey (ZER) is the registrant of Nos. 1301945, 1323880, 1361801, 7022261 and 7022524 for the “BEKO” trademark. Except 1323880, four trademark designate goods in classes for electrical household appliances, and kitchenware in particular.

Analysis on Issues Related to Amendment of Trademark Law Combined with Judicial Practices

The Trademark Office of State Intellectual Property Office (former Trademark Office of State Administration for Industry and Commerce) issued a notice to launch a new round of amendment of Trademark Law and solicit opinions from the public in March 2018.