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Trademarks

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勝つためのブランド保護戦略の構築とは?

ブランド保護戦略は、市場で自社を定義する商標やその他の知的財産を保護しようとする組織にとって必要不可⽋です。

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エブリデイIP: ミッキーマウスと映画における知的財産の物語

ディズニーの代表的なキャラクターであるミッキーマウスのパブリックドメイン化問題は、知的財産が映画ビジネスに与える大きな、そして多面的な影響の一例です。

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商標登録できるもの、できないもの?

一見すると、商標の適格性というテーマは明白なように思えますが、現実はもっと複雑なのです。

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座談会:MENAP地域のIP、現状と将来について

MENAP地域におけるIPの現状と将来について、専門家が議論します。

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Can memes be Intellectual Property?

Memes are now a pervasive element of popular culture, but where (and how) do they fit into the existing IP landscape?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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商標が死ぬとき: あまりにも良すぎると...

商標が一般用語として使用されると、知的財産(IP)の保護が失われる可能性があります。ジェネリック化について、またその対策について探ります。

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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.

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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.