Category: Trademark
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Can the Same Name Be Registered in Different Classes?
Recently, an internet user consulted Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property and Trademark, asking whether a name already registered in one class could be registered in other classes. Trademarks cover 45 classes, and theoretically, the same name can be registered across different classes. However, the approval rate largely depends on whether similar products/services exist in…
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Failed Trademark Application Using Another Party’s Pre-existing Trade Name!
Recently, a trademark case involving an internet user from Guangdong ended in defeat, aligning with the earlier analysis by Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property and Trademark. The loss was due to Article 32 of the Trademark Law, which prohibits trademark applications from infringing upon others’ prior rights. Among these, pre-existing trade name rights are…
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Nice Classification China
1. Chemical Raw Materials 2. Paints and Pigments 3. Daily Use Chemical Products 4. Fuels and Lubricants 5. Pharmaceuticals 6. Metal Materials 7. Machinery and Equipment 8. Hand Tools 9. Scientific Instruments 10. Medical Devices 11. Lighting and HVAC 12. Transportation Vehicles 13. Explosives and Fireworks 14. Jewelry and Timepieces 15. Musical Instruments 16. Office…