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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +
A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark would be a company's logo such as the Nike "Check" or McDonald's "Golden Arches."  less -
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International Trademark Protection: How to Safeguard Your Brand Globally

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U.S. trademark rights stop at the border. If your business operates internationally or plans to expand abroad, you need to understand how to protect your trademark rights beyond the United States. Unlike the U.S., many...more

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First-to-File or First-to-Use? Trademark Protection in Australia

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Foreign entities wishing to register an Australian trademark should be aware that Australia is a ‘first-to-use’ jurisdiction. This means that the owner of a trademark is the first user of that trademark....more

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The Application of the First-to-File Rule Where Fruit is the First Ingredient

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In a dispute between two fruit product manufacturers concerning whether the phrase “Fruit is Our 1st Ingredient” is protectable as a trademark the parties initially litigated the application of the “first-to-file” rule where...more

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Protecting Your Brand in China

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Filing for a trademark in China? Kilpatrick Townsend associate Gwen Kui discusses first-to-file rules, bad faith, and how to protect your brand....more

Hogan Lovells

Long-awaited Trademark Law of Myanmar to be announced this year

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Trade mark owners worldwide should watch out for the long-awaited first modern Trademark Law in Myanmar – very likely to come into force anytime in the coming months. ...more

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Top Five Reasons Why You Should File For Trademark Protection In Cuba

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As the U.S. and Cuba progress towards normalizing trade relations, many U.S. companies are contemplating whether it makes sense to do business in Cuba. While some companies already plan to enter the Cuban market, others have...more

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International IP Law: Securing Your IP Rights in Cuba and French Polynesia

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CUBA - Six months have passed since President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro made the historic decision to reestablish diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba. Although Congress has not yet voted to lift...more

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