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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...
Eligon Partner Amy Hsiao Selected as a Member of the Expert Think-Tank at the Beijing AMR
Eligon IP is proud to announce that partner Amy Hsiao has been selected as an expert by the Beijing Administration of Market Regulations...
China No Longer Issues Paper Certificates & Why You Don’t Need to Panic
These days, most Western businesses look at doing business in China the way Charlie viewed Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory: full of wonderful...
Red Light, Green Light: How Fast Are Brands Being Copied in China?
Since its release on September 17, 2021, Squid Game has become an international phenomenon. In less than a month, it already has become the No. 1...
Eligon Partner Amy Hsiao: “My thoughts on speaking at China’s Fashion IP Conference, with over 200,000 live online attendees”
China’s Fashion Week is a semi-annual extravaganza that highlights fashion trends in China and around the world. This time around, one day in the...
Eligon Partner Amy Hsiao invited to speak at 46th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute
The Institute of Continuing Legal Education is hosting the 46th annual seminar for the Intellectual Property Law Institute. This CLE program is...
Eligon IP is looking for an excellent Trademark Associate
Eligon IP, an intellectual property firm, seeks an experienced Trademark Attorney The candidate must have substantial experience with international...
Eligon Partner Amy Hsiao invited to speak at International Design Rights Workshop Co-hosted by Alibaba and IACC
Alibaba Group and IACC (International Anticounterfeiting Coalition) are co-hosting a workshop for Design Rights, focusing on key points surrounding...