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Even if you say "trademark" in one word, there are many stories and strategies behind it. For your business to succeed, it is essential to deeply understand the meaning of trademarks, and to properly manage and utilize them. In this article, we will explain the world of trademarks in an easy-to-understand manner, starting from the basics so that even beginners can understand them. trade
Is your brand well protected in the Chinese market? This article introduces the importance of trademark management and specific methods for protecting companies from the risk of trademark infringement and increasing their competitiveness in the market. From understanding the legal framework to new challenges in the digital age, this is a must-read for unlocking the keys to success in the Chinese market.
Part 1: About trademarks for "sound" Currently, in Japan, where we live, things that "always appeal to the visual sense," such as letters, figures, and three-dimensional shapes, are protected as trademarks. In other words, things like "sound" and "smell" are not protected as trademarks because they do not have visual appeal. It also needs to be "static"
Introduction In recent years, other industries have been developing and entering pet-friendly products and services. In addition, consumers are not just purchasing basic pet supplies and keeping their pets, but are increasingly looking to improve the quality of their lives through pets. Additionally, it is commonly found in pets themselves and their personal items.
Introduction Sports are fun to watch, of course, but they are also fun to experience. Driven by the growing health consciousness among consumers, jogging has become popular recently, and trekking is becoming popular among middle-aged and elderly people. Going to the gym has also become commonplace.
First, the following information is useful for protecting trademark rights in Japan. We hope that this page will be of help to our customers in protecting their intellectual property rights in Japan. Please make use of it. <Average review period> *As of April 2018, the average review period from application to registration (examination) is
Do small and medium-sized businesses need countermeasures against counterfeit products? "The counterfeit product problem is not just a problem for large companies and luxury brands." Nowadays, there is no big difference in the proportion of large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises that are affected by counterfeit products, and the number of cases in which small and medium-sized enterprises that provide superior products are also falling victim to counterfeit products is increasing. Counterfeit product damage rate by company size (from the Japan Patent Office website)