Trademarks

Memes are now a pervasive element of popular culture, but where (and how) do they fit into the existing IP landscape?

The publication of a trademark is an essential step in the registration process, but it does not mean registration has occurred or is guaranteed in the near future.

The examination stage of a trademark application, which determines if it will be rejected or progress toward registration, involves specific procedures that must be followed to the letter.

Understanding these unique conditions is essential for companies looking to do business in the region.

While PoAs have a certain benefit related to legal certainty, many objections remain against mandating PoAs for trademark filings.

Individual pieces of evidence is often no less decisive than the arguments of law.

The field of Intellectual Property (IP) is full of symbols that are common shorthand to those in the know but that can be somewhat puzzling to the unversed.

Conducting due diligence with a thorough prior art search is the best way to find out if a name is trademarked.

The right slogan can be of great value to your brand identity, and so learning how to trademark one is a vital Intellectual Property (IP) lesson.