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Hello all,
We are looking for a US attorney for dealing with distributor contract.
Kindly send your quote for drafting the notice of cancellation, professional fee and official fee in case it escalate to the court process.
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Hi Everyone,
One of our clients interests to file a new TM application (colour) in 1 class in Egypt and to file a new International Registration based on related TM Application by the designating Syria.
Therefore, we are looking for a partner who is a trademark attorney in Egypt and we kindly ask them to inform us about following matters;
- The costs and required documents for a Trademark Search in Egypt
- The costs and required documents for a Trademark Registration in one class in Egypt
- The costs and required documents for an International Registration of this Trademark (by the designating Syria) in Egypt
Also, please indicate all costs from application up to registration and confirm that there will be no any hidden costs.
We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Please send an e-mail to our address mtp@mtppatent.com
Thank you for your kind assistance in advance.
Hi All, have a client in Egypt who wants to file a patent application in Europe and the UK. Please provide your best quotes at info@eldakakip.com today.
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Dear Colleagues from Pakistan,
One of our Client’s trademark filed under the Madrid Protocol has received a provisional refusal. Kindly share quotes for filing of response/further course of action to the same on trademark@fileforindia.com
Regards,
Aarti
🗣 Well-known trademark. What is it?
It may be impossible to find anyone who is not familiar with such brands as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, McDonald’s, or Red Bull. These famous corporations that dominate the business world have gained enormous consumer loyalty.
One of the potent mechanisms that such brands use to establish and cement their recognition is obtaining the status of a well-known trademark. But proving a trademark to be well-known is not a simple task.
Today we will analyze the examples of North and South America, Western and South Asia to see what evidence is required for a trademark to become well-known.
What evidence of trademark recognition may be required?
Initially, it is crucial to compile a comprehensive set of records that can persuade the IP Office that the designation is not only recognized by consumers, but also associated with specific manufacturers, their goods, and services.
The prevalent types of evidence required in countries such as India, Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, and Turkey include:
1. Knowledge or recognition of the mark (public opinion polls are especially valuable in this regard).
2. Percentage of market share in the relevant economic sector.
3. License or franchise agreements granted in connection with the trademark.
4. Evidence of use of the mark and annual sales turnover of the business using the mark.
5. Advertising, social media presence, promotional materials, and sponsorships.
6. Geography of effective commercialization.
In some jurisdictions, there are additional requirements.
For example, in Brazil, the mark must be associated with quality, reputation and prestige before the public, and providing information about consumer confidence in the mark is also encouraged. In Turkey and Ecuador, information about the recognition of a designation abroad occupies a special place (including the foreign status of a well-known trademark). In Mexico, it is mandatory to provide information about the date of the first use of the mark.
What jurisdictions can the evidence be from?
Usually, to obtain the declaration of fame the applicant should provide, among other details, information pertaining to marketing channels and dissemination methods both in the national jurisdiction and, if applicable, abroad. However, in India and Brazil, it is better to focus on national indicators.
What should be the date range of the evidence?
As for dates, approaches vary in different jurisdictions. For instance, the legislation of Mexico does not specify what the date range of the evidence must be, thus implying that the evidence may be from any date – but it is imperative that the mark be currently famous. In Brazil and Turkey, the approach is more specific – the evidence should pertain to the past 5 years. In India, the range is from 5 to 10 years (the longer the term, the better).
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Dear Colleagues,
Urgently looking for an Attorney who can assist in registering a LLC in Florida for my client. Please dm me or email natasha@nma-ip.com
I everyone, good evening. I have a small query, can anyone tell me what is the renewal tp. Be done in Indonesia ?
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Dear Colleagues,
Our client is looking for the trademark renewal for 11 th year in Maldives.
Kindly share your best quotes for the renewal in Maldives on vishal.chauhan@sagaciousresearch.com
Warm regards
Vishal
Dear Colleagues,
Our client wishes to file a trademark application in Sri Lanka. Local attorneys are requested to share their quotes on trademark@fileforindia.com
Regards
Aarti
Dear IPColleagues,
We require quotes to file 1 mark in Norway
Would appreciate breakdown of cost from conducting searches, filing through to registration and documents required. Please send quotes to ip@gold-keen.com and PM me.
Thank you in advance!
Dear colleagues from the following countries:
Sri Lanka
Mongolia
Our client intends to file a new trademark application in the above said countries.
Kindly provide us with your competitive quotation separating the official fees and the professional fees to our email: office@enforcemark.com
Need a quote for trademark registration in Malta. Any local attorneys? Please share your quote to - info@promarkip.com
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EU patent information and quotation sent from info@iglobax.com
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Also, please the fees and timeline till substantive examination starts
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Dear Colleagues
We need all inclusive TM registration quote in single class in South Africa.
Thanks in advance!
Gizem@verapatent.com
Dear colleagues, My client is interested in filing an OPPOSITION trademark againts IR in following countries: AUSTRIA, BULGARY, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREEK, HUNGARY, ITALY, NORWAY, POLAND, UK, . Please provide your information and quote for filing an opposition. Send us info@iglobax.com ; europe@iglobax.com Thanks
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Dear Colleagues,
We are looking to file multiple trademark application in Russia.
Kindly share your best quotes stepwise from filing till registration in Russia on vishal.chauhan@sagaciousresearch.com
Looking forward to hearing from you at the earliest.
Warm regards
Vishal
Sagacious IP
🇫🇷 Trademarks on which the sun never sets
The sun never sets over the territory where French trademarks are protected.
At least, this is true according to calculations, which do not take into account solar eclipses or countries that may be willing to grant exterritorial protection to trademarks.
Outside Europe, territories falling under the French jurisdiction are located in the Americas, in Oceania, in the territories off the African coast, and even in the Antarctic. Currently France is the only jurisdiction where a unique system of trademarks functions (with a few exceptions which we will discuss further on).
A trademark registered in France is protected:
▫️ in Europe – on the territory of Metropolitan France and on the Corsica Island;
▫️ in the Americas – in French Guiana in South America, on the Saint-Pierre and Miquelon Islands off the coast of Newfoundland, and on the Guadeloupe archipelago in the Carribean;
▫️ in Oceania – in New Caledonia, and on the Wallis and Futuna Islands (halfway between the Hawaii and New Zealand);
▫️ in the territories off the African coast, on the islands of Réunion and Mayotte;
▫️ and, finally, in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, including part of the Antarctic known under the name of Adélie Land.
French Polynesia is the only French territory where a French trademark cannot be filed for registration. Since 2014, French Polynesia has its own system of trademark registration. Nevertheless, French trademarks registered before 2014 are still protected on the islands of the territory. So if you are planning to use your mark in French Polynesia – better check both registers.
In addition, as France claims a part of the Antarctic in the French jurisdiction, it may be possible to use a French trademark there in case of a dispute. We have not been able to find any precedents, but are currently looking for any such cases or for anyone willing to set a precedent. If you possess any information on the subject, feel free to drop a line to @NikolayShevchenko.
An attentive reader might try to object that France is the only trademark jurisdiction on which the sun never sets. As France is a member of the European Union, then European trademarks, protected in the French territories, share the same place under the sun, don’t they? Well, this is not quite the case.
In fact, while a French trademark is valid in all French territories, a European Union trademark is not operational in many of the French overseas territories. For instance, they cannot be used in New Caledonia, in the Antarctic territories, in Mayotte, in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna, or French Polynesia.
As you go to sleep tonight in Europe, the sun will be rising slowly over the faraway New Caledonia: while European Union trademark territory is in twilight, the French trademark jurisdiction still enjoys the hot rays of the tropical sun.
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Good Day, one of our clients wanted to file Trademark registration in Afghanistan,
Kindly share your charges, including search and document need to info@aimsglobaltm.com
We have a client who wants to establish a company in Kuwait and has a main branch in Saudi Arabia. We want to know what are the costs and requirements for establishing a company or opening a branch in Kuwait
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Dear practitioners,
I, Khemin IP Consultancy, trademark Agent in Phnom Penh, would like extend the collaboration with our practitioners if any trademark filing for registration and related matters in Cambodia, please reach me at any time
I am looking forward to hearing from you all soon
Thks
Best Regards
Seng Barang
🤟 Emoji “I LOVE YOU” failed to be a trademark
Käselow Holding Gmbh, a real estate company from Germany (“the Applicant”) filed an application to register a figurative trademark “🤟 ” (“the Designation”), meaning “I love you” in sign language and produced by crossing fingers into the letters “I”, “L” and “Y”. Registration was requested for various services related to financial and real estate services.
The registration of the Designation was refused on the basis of Article 7(1)(b) of the European Union trademark regulation (“EUTMR”). In accordance with its provisions, trademarks which are devoid of any distinctive character shall not be registered. A distinctive trademark, in turn, allows to identify goods and services as originating from a particular undertaking.
What grounds did the EUIPO find for refusal to register the Designation?
1️⃣ The perception of a trademark must be assessed from the perspective of particular consumers of goods and services for which registration is requested. In relation to the Designation, both general public (for example, when choosing housing) and narrow specialists refer to consumers whose opinion should be considered.
2️⃣ The Designation is a well-known gesture, namely a pictogram or an emoji. The Designation has a simple and unambiguous meaning — “I love you”. The Applicant's reference to the fact that the Designation depicts the left hand, while the “I love you” sign is traditionally shown with the right hand, was rejected. In fact, there are many variations of this gesture, in particular, with the left hand.
3️⃣ Emojis are a so-called parallel language that facilitates the expression of feelings. As a rule, emojis simply express certain emotions and do not serve as an indicator of the origin of goods and services.
4️⃣ Pictograms have no distinctive character insofar as they represent simple design elements or geometric shapes. They are used in everyday communication just to show emotions and can be perceived as an advertising message or just a decorative element.
For instance, if the Applicant provided janitorial services under the Designation, consumers would simply think that these services are good, and they would be surely satisfied with them. They might even be encouraged to use the appropriate services. However, this is not enough to be distinctive.
Based on the above, the EUIPO decided that the Designation was devoid of distinguishing ability and could not be registered.
However, not all countries have the same approach to registering emojis as trademarks. For example, such trademarks can be found in the USA.
What do you think about this decision? Should emojis be registered as trademarks?
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