Sept
A China trademark search should go beyond checking for an identical name. Foreign companies should also review similar marks, relevant goods and services, Chinese-language versions and other registration risks before deciding whether and how to file.
Aug
In recent years, Guangzhou has faithfully implemented the national and provincial strategies and requirements for the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights overseas. The city has efficiently coordinated the development and operation of the national-level Guangzhou Platform for Guiding Enterprises in Responding to Overseas IP Disputes, while taking a systematic approach to strengthening its overseas IP protection framework.
Aug
To further advance the development of Foshan High-Tech Industrial Development Zone as a national intellectual property (IP) powerhouse demonstration zone, leverage high-value patent development to drive innovation and upgrading in the robotics industry, and promote deeper integration between intellectual property and the development of high-tech industries, a specialized training session on high-value patent development for the robotics industry was successfully held on August 13 at the Roadshow Center of the Foshan Science and Technology Achievement Market.
Jul
Recently, with the professional support of the Shenzhen Municipal Administration for Market Regulation (Intellectual Property Office) and the Shenzhen Institute of Standards and Technology throughout the entire process, the “Meta Action – Pouring” dataset independently developed by Pacini Sense Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. has successfully completed data intellectual property registration.
Jul
On July 14, the “Supporting Overseas Expansion of Greater Bay Area Enterprises – Seminar on Intellectual Property and Data Protection” was successfully held at the Go Global section of the Nanshan Global Service Center. The event was jointly organized by the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee, and the Nanshan District Committee and Government, with support from the Shenzhen Enterprise Overseas Legal Services and Legal Research Center.
Jul
Foreign companies may face China trademark exposure through manufacturing, sourcing, packaging, and supply chains even when they do not sell in China. This guide explains when an early, commercially proportionate China trademark assessment may be appropriate.