When the prior trade name has a high reputation, and the goods using the trade name have a strong connection to the designated goods of the opposed mark, especially when the word part of the opposed mark is identical with the...more
The basic function of a trademark is to enable consumers to identify goods and their source. When the disputed trademark is a foreign language sign, the people's court shall, based on the common understanding of the relevant...more
Judgment Gist - Before the filing date of the opposed trademark, Westin Hotel Management, L.P. (“Westin L.P.”) successively operated hotels with the brand name “威斯汀 (Wei Si Ting – Westin in Chinese)” in Shanghai, Beijing,...more
In the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, which came into effect as of January 1, 2021, “personality rights” has become a major highlight for its independent codification. As a result, the protection of human...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced that beginning on December 3, 2022, trademark applicants will have three months to respond to office actions issued by the USPTO. The current deadline is six...more
Addressing a myriad of issues involving unauthorized use of professional models’ photographs for gentlemen’s clubs’ promotional materials, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that the district court erred in...more