Intellectual Property
How to protect your TM in the EU
After filing an application for registration of a trademark in the EU, an examination procedure is carried out with respect to each mark applied for registration. As a result of such examination, the
Trademarking Designs in the EU
The recent decision of the EU Court of Justice (the CJEU) in the Gömböc case has shed some light on certain legal aspects of trademark protection in the EU. By analyzing the decision,
Proof of Use of TM in the European Union
This article addresses the issues of trademark registration in the EU and the UK, in particular, the nuances that may arise after the registration is canceled.
In a recent case,
How to Protect a Domain Name?
Many domain name holders are intimidated by the question of how to protect a domain name. And this is not surprising since from a legal point of view it is quite a complicated
Managing IP Risks
Business management during crises requires careful risk management. In addition to the risks associated with labor & environmental protection, risks associated with IP rights violation pose a direct threat to businesses unless they are timely...
A Guide for Startups Wishing to Register a Trademark in The EU
Startups are well aware that at the start of a business it is necessary to take care of trademark protection and register it. The trademark is protected territorially, that is, its protection extends
Registering a Trademark in Vietnam
To be able to do business & protect your rights in Vietnam, you must register a trademark in Vietnam . This article will provide you with important information on registering a trademark
Trademarks Registration and Protection in The Benelux
To begin with, the three countries which are parts of the Benelux - Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg - have concluded an agreement on the unification of their national trademark laws signed at
Protection of TM and IP in Sweden
Sweden is known both in Europe and around the world as an advocate of intellectual property rights and is a signatory to almost all international conventions in this area. That is, the IP protection issue...
IP Due Diligence in the UK
Today, regardless of whether you intend to start a business in England or are already a multi-billion dollar company, intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most important assets of
How to Avoid Trade Secrets Disclosure by Former Employees
Today, a few companies can boast that they never had cases of confidential information disclosure . There are many situations where these violations occurred on the part of the company’s former employees.
IP protection and know-how for startups
The diversity of innovative ideas and business concepts at this year's Digital Top 50 awards was absolutely impressive. This is yet another reminder that intangible assets for startups, especially those of them that
How to Protect TM Associated with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an irreversible global trend that is evolving at an incredible rate and constantly poses ever new unique challenges to technology companies. This review will explain why, for AI-related firms, a brand...
Pharmaceutical trademarks protection
Due to the lack of knowledge of European trademark registration laws , pharmaceutical companies often fall into disrepute. If a pharmaceutical company intends to register a trademark in the European Union
Attracting Innovations and Protecting IP in Japan
The Japanese share in the global market for innovative technologies is increasing not only due to its own unique technical solutions, but also due to the utilization of foreign inventions and other IP
Trade Secret
It’s a common knowledge - if you want to make a company bankrupt, then provide competitors with information about it.
Especially this is true when a company is entering new markets, as
Legislative Framework Governing Trade Secrets in Malta
The recent legislative changes in Malta have simplified procedure for registering sensitive trade data , providing both domestic and non-domestic businesses with an opportunity to take advantage of more effective data protection
Trademark Registration and Protection in The EU
Trademark as a Tool to Stand Out
In the world of consumption, the functions performed by the trademark today provide the following benefits for the product and its manufacturer:
Trademark Registration in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is situated at the junction of Africa, Europe and Asia. Being top oil exporter in the world and being seriously committed to promoting an efficient economic diversification
