Publication and opposition issues in MENAP trademark registrations
The publication of a trademark is an essential step in the registration process, but it does not mean registration has occurred or is guaranteed in the near future.
Trademark complications: absolute and relative grounds in MENAP countries
The examination stage of a trademark application, which determines if it will be rejected or progress toward registration, involves specific procedures that must be followed to the letter.
Nice Classifications in fine detail: peculiarities in the MENAP region
Understanding these unique conditions is essential for companies looking to do business in the region.
MENAP: Powers of attorney for trademark filing - necessity or burden?
While PoAs have a certain benefit related to legal certainty, many objections remain against mandating PoAs for trademark filings.
To win a war of words: data collection and evidentiary due diligence
Individual pieces of evidence is often no less decisive than the arguments of law.
SM vs. TM: What to know and how to choose the right trademark symbol
The field of Intellectual Property (IP) is full of symbols that are common shorthand to those in the know but that can be somewhat puzzling to the unversed.