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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 Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification) will come into effect. The 45 classes of goods and services have been updated (the updated version can be found on the World Intellectual Property Organisation […]

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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 the member countries typically require international registrations to be renewed every 10 years from the initial filing date, some member countries impose additional maintenance criteria. In recent years, the popularity of the Madrid Protocol has

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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 Awards by APAC Insider.  Recognizing Excellence Across the APAC Region The APAC Insider’s 2023 Legal Awards are a testament to the extraordinary dedication and unparalleled excellence exhibited by law firms throughout the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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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 things and allows the creator of the “work” to control how it is used. For trade mark owners, copyright automatically applies to stylised word trade marks, logos and devices. Copyright is automatic meaning once the

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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 in Australia but, by way of an update to this article, it is also important to remember that trade mark use is jurisdictional and in order to maintain a registered trade mark, trade mark owners

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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 be able to file new international registrations designating Belize from this date and for those brand owners with existing international registrations, subsequent designations for Belize will also be available. If you require assistance with registering

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