by ahsiao | Apr 30, 2018 | Webinars & Events
I am very honored and excited to have been invited to speak at the China IP Road Shows hosted by the USPTO. The speaker list is pretty amazing: with opening/closing remarks from Conrad Wong and Cynthia Henderson (Office of Policy and International Affairs, USPTO) and...
by ahsiao | Apr 19, 2018 | Webinars & Events
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Bernie Thompson, one of the most successful #Amazon sellers, at the Seller Velocity platform. I want to write a special shoutout to Bernie on his exceptional moderating skills. Most of the time our attention is on the...
by ahsiao | Mar 1, 2018 | Webinars & Events
I had a great time presenting with @Joan Zhang (senior counsel at Lenovo) about this interesting topic: “3 keys to the Emperor’s Kingdom – Chinese Trademarks Demystified”. Joan did an excellent job demystifying the enforcement aspects in China. A big shoutout to...
by ahsiao | Feb 18, 2018 | Webinars & Events
Do you know China has specific laws that will recognize a brand as “WELL-KNOWN”? Do you know China has specific evidence requirement before it recognizes – formally and legally – a brand as well known? Do you know the Chinese Supreme Court has made a ruling (a very...
by ahsiao | Jan 7, 2018 | Webinars & Events
The real BMW car vs. BMW clothing? The real LIPTON tea vs. LIPTON refrigerator? Cartier against a Chinese “CARTIER” brand selling ceramic tiles? (Cl. 14 jewelry vs. Cl.19) Michelin against an infringer selling MICHELIN branded speakers? (Cl. 12 tire vs. Cl. 9) BMW...
by ahsiao | Sep 16, 2017 | Webinars & Events
In exactly 20 days, I will be speaking at IIPLA 2nd Annual Meeting in Silicon Valley. I will speak at 2 sessions: Session 5 – I will discuss updates and trends relating to enforcements. Session 9 – I will discuss key differences in China’s TM system that...
