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New Edition of Nice Classification – Effective 1 January 2024
On 1 January 2024, a new version of the 12th Edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for
The Madrid Protocol – Be aware of maintenance requirements in some member countries
This article explores the responsibilities tied to member countries of the Madrid Protocol concerning trademark maintenance. Although the majority of
Celebrating excellence and dedication: brandU Legal’s triumph at the 2023 APAC Insider Legal Awards 
We are absolutely thrilled to share that brandU Legal has been honoured with a prestigious accolade at the 2023 Legal
International trade mark protection – The “why, how and when”
Why do I need to protect my trade mark overseas? First and foremost, trademark rights are territorial. Therefore, trade marks should
Copyright Registration in China – a Powerful Tool
What is Copyright? Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works amongst other
Use it or lose it – an update on how to avoid non-use removal actions in Australia
Previously we have posted an article on the importance of using the correct trade mark to avoid non-use removal actions
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and IP Protection
Hold on to your pixels and prepare for a digital roller-coaster ride because we’re about to do a deep dive
What is “Get-up” and how do I to protect it?
In the realm of intellectual property law, the term “get-up” or “trade dress” refers to the visual appearance of a
TradeMarks 101 – Your questions answered
Send us an email if you have a trade mark question not answered below. The information below is general in
Belize – Accession to the Madrid Protocol
On 24 February 2023, the Government of Belize became the 113th member to join the Madrid Protocol. Brand owners will