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Revealing Key Insights: China’s 2022 Trademark Statistics and Their Implications
Get ready for a captivating journey into the realm of trademark statistics in China! Here are the latest figures for 2022 China's Trademark...
When Can We Expect the 5th Amendment to the China Trademark Law to Take Effect?
The 5th Amendment to China's Trademark Law is set to introduce significant structural changes that will impact brand owners engaged in sourcing...
Gain Insights on China’s Trademark Law: Join Amy Hsiao, Eligon Partner, in Strafford Webinar Exploring the Implications of the 5th Amendment
We are delighted to share some exciting news with you! One of Eligon partners, Amy Hsiao, has been invited to speak at a prestigious live video...
USPTO Implements Comprehensive Strategy to Go Deeper in Fighting Trademark Fraud
近年来，美国专利商标局（USPTO）针对日益严重的商标非法申请和欺诈行为采取了一系列措施，其中一些“爆雷”事件因涉案商标数量众多引发了广泛关注，特别是由于因商标代理机构存在造假欺诈等违规行为而导致由其代理提交的美国商标失效，直接影响了商标注册人在美国的合法权益以及相关商业经营。...
Online Platforms and their IP Protection Efforts – Webinar Series
Join us for another fantastic Lunch & Learn session hosted by the ABA Anti-Counterfeiting and Privacy Committee! This time, we have the pleasure...
Making Sense of Québec’s Bill 96
When the political writer Alexis De Tocqueville visited the Canadian province of Québec, he remarked, “Canada raises our curiosity. The French...
New and Structural Changes Proposed by China’s Authorities: Practical impact on U.S. companies’ abilities to establish and enforce rights in China
Many of the brand owners in the US and Western world fall into two main categories: (1) Companies that are currently manufacturing/sourcing or...
Understanding Website Registration Requirements for Businesses in China
Doing business in China is exciting and potentially lucrative; however, there are multiple “hidden” traps. Most of these hidden traps have been...
China added new METAVERSE descriptions SUPPORING 12th EDITION OF NICE CLASSIFCATION
The growth of Web3 development finally was put into the official language of the trademark world. The 12th edition of Nice Classification became...
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Trademark Filings Dropped Over 2 Million in China in 2022: Why this is a good sign?
Recent data released by the Chinese Trademark Office reveals a noteworthy drop in trademark filings in China for the first time in years, with over...
First Eligon Happy Hour!
On Thursday, March 30th, our team held its virtual first happy hour! During this social hour, our own Chief Happiness Officer Ree Howard led a...
Big Changes Occurring Within the China National Intellectual Property Administration
The “big” thing amidst IP law in Beijing is that National People’s Congress has just had its annual meeting. Normally this event does not impact...
A Gold Star for Eligon: Making Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers List!
We are thrilled to share that our very own Eligon partner, Amy Hsiao, has been recognized on the esteemed Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list!...
Why brand owners should celebrate the China Supreme Court’s 2023 Interpretation of Trademark Criminal Cases
Right before the 2023 Lunar New Year holiday break (beginning on 21 January), the Chinese trademark office and Supreme People’s Court (SPC) dropped...
Eligon Parter Amy Hsiao Quoted by World Trademark Review
Ever wonder when the day may come when you will attend a virtual concert as an avatar in the metaverse? Gaining momentum after the pandemic, what...
Eligon Partner Amy Hsiao Invited to Speak at the 2023 Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar
About the Seminar: Eligon IP Partner Amy Hsiao has been invited to speak at the 2023 Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar, hosted by the...
Eligon IP Seeks An Experienced Trademark Attorney and Paralegal
We are looking for a rockstar trademark paralegal/attorney who is talented, motivated, growth-minded and most importantly, takes pride in...
Eligon IP Launch
Today marks my last day at someone else’s law firm. 2022 was a year of awakening – I knew I needed and wanted a change, but none of the obvious...
Amy Hsiao Invited to Speak at the China IP Road Show on Strategies for IP Protection in China
“Strategies for IP Protection in China” Celebrating its fifth year, the China IP Road Show has hosted dozens of speaking engagements across the...
Eligon Partner Amy Hsiao Invited to Speak at IPWatchDog LIVE 2022 Focusing on “The Truth Behind Counterfeit Products”
IPWatchDog’s 2nd live annual meeting is taking place in Dallas, TX, bringing together the intellectual property community— from politicos, to...
Metaverse Trademark Filings in China: Protecting Brands While the Law Catches Up
The following article was first published on IPWATCHDOG on August 26th, 2022; click here to access the article “Unlike Korea, although China is keen...
Eligon Partner Amy Hsiao Invited to Speak at INTA Event Focusing on Metaverse Trademarks
The International Trademark Association (INTA) will be hosting a seminar focusing on Metaverse rights for brand owners. This virtual roundtable will...
Protecting Color Trademarks in Asia
With their creative minds, marketing and advertising folks never disappoint in coming up with brilliant ways to distinguish their goods and services...