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  • Intellectual property mediation- what to know?
    Posted by Jane Coyle on March 01, 2017 / Posted in Trade Marks
    When a dispute arises in relation to intellectual property, many people believe it can only be solved by litigation proceedings.
    When a dispute arises in relation to intellectual property, many people believe it can only be solved by litigation proceedings. However, as with any dispute, there are always alternatives. A key alternative is mediation. This process is cheaper and quicker than taking the matter to court and allows you and the other party to come together to discuss the matter and come to a solution. Not only will it increase your chances of reaching a solution before the matter requires court [...]
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  • Back to basics: is my trade protected in the right area?
    Posted by Jane Coyle on March 01, 2017 / Posted in Trade Marks
    To ensure you have the right protection for your business, you must register your trade mark in the right area.
    To ensure you have the right protection for your business, you must register your trade mark in the right area. There are three levels of protection, which increase in area of protection and fee cost. You need to strike the balance between the immediate need to ensure that your trade mark is protected in the areas in which you trade and the higher level of costs that may occur. National If your main business concentrates on one particular country, your best option may be to apply for a [...]
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  • China at the top of the Trade mark tree once more
    Posted by Jane Coyle on March 01, 2017 / Posted in Trade Marks
    With nearly 3.7 million trade mark applications in 2016, China has again been named the World’s largest IP office.
    With nearly 3.7 million trade mark applications in 2016, China has again been named the World’s largest IP office. This is the 15 th year in which China has received this accolade. With a rise of over 20% more applications made online, it seems that the IP system in China is moving in the right direction. Many believe its continuing success is thanks to China’s 2014 reform of all things trade mark. The reform amongst other things allowed the registration of sounds and colours for [...]
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