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1. Do I have to register trademarks in each country/region?
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This depends on your business nature. The International Trademark Law is very complicated, because countries have legislative procedures, while EU and other economic alliances have drafted policies covering geographical scope. Property rights and trademarks are basically based on the current laws of your country/region.
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Economic Alliance and International Convention often overlap with your jurisdiction. For example, the policy and regulations of the EU's related trademarks are suitable for all member states. Therefore, state or domestic laws are applicable to different countries, but they are also affected by geography, political and economic factors. For example, the laws and practices of the Republic of Ireland are similar to Britain. Similarly, the United States, Canada and other countries recognize service trademarks.
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Before considering other countries/regions that start your business, you need to check the laws and other intellectual property related laws and other intellectual property related laws and other intellectual property rights treaty. We recommend that you seek legal consultants when applying for a trademark, especially if you have international commercial interests.
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2. Do I have to Register a trademark ?
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The trademark is the symbol of the ownership. In other articles, we have explained why unique trademarks are essential in the global economy. Registered trademarks give you a proprietary property right, which is in line with the laws that jurisdiction over your country or the authorities that you promote commodity and services. If your trademark has a unique and unique appearance different from other trademarks, the trademark is registered. The graphics you use to mark the product and service are also your property. Register this trademark to the management agency that supervise your business activities to formally declare your own ownership.
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You can benefit from the registered trademark:
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register/protect the right of the trademark.
According to the laws of business and property in your country/region, the trademark rights are actively used in business to actively use trademarks. existIt is important to register your trademark within a certain period of time after the application for submission and use it in business. Although the general laws of intellectual property rights between countries and the jurisdiction of the judicial jurisdiction are different, we recommend that customers register their trademarks to prevent controversy often due to ownership claims, especially in foreign markets.
\u0026 nbsp; Do you realize that domestic trademark protection can help owners get new registration and trademark protection in the region outside your country? International trademarks are the best way to restrict pirated risks of foreign brands and import illegal goods to your country. The registered trademark provides the owner with a bargaining chip to the counterfeiters or infringers who perform brand piracy in the domestic and foreign markets.
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\u0026 nbsp; If your trademark contains unique text elements (text) and design elements (graphics or logo), and you want both In some countries (such as the United States, the European Union, and China), two trademark applications are recommended; \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; submit).
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[ 123] Wide and stronger protection. If the third party submits a very similar but different design of \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo;, if you only submit \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; instead of \u0026 ldquo; text trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; \u0026 rdquo; registration, because overall, third -party trademarks are still regarded as different from your trademark.
If your logo develops, you will be protected. The company usually changes the design of its logo over time. If you are submitted \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; instead of \u0026 ldquo; text trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo;Essence You must use your trademark completely in accordance with the registered manner; if you don't do this, your trademark may be canceled.
Effective language and graphics protection. Submit \u0026 ldquo; text trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; Application can use your trademarks more flexibly in different ways, whether presented in programmatic text, or different designs (as long as they are not similar to the registered trademark belonging to third parties). At the same time, submit \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; design elements that can protect trademarks.
If your trademark also contains slogans or unique design symbols, you should submit specific applications for each trademark because this will provide you with additional protection.
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The registered trademark may not be mandatory, but this is a good idea. A few countries such as the United States and Canada recognize unregistered trademarks, but provided less than the correct registered trademarks. Using trademarks that have not been registered in many countries can not provide sufficient legal basis to protect your property. If there is no registered trademark, individuals and enterprises from other countries may successfully carry out business in your nominal name and eliminate any brand differences.
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We suggest that you register trademarks in each country, region or judicial area where you provide products and services. In most countries/regions, you do not need to actively use this logo to submit trademark registration applications. However, some countries have requirements. Some countries such as the United States follow the common law and admit that they first apply first.
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If your trademark is controversial in the use of foreign business activities, registered trademarks can provide you with legal and security guarantee. Commercial activities are global. Your unique ideas and hard work will attract the attention of those who see the opportunity to have the opportunity to benefit from your ideas and the good reputation in the local market. Protect your business, just like you provide accidents and theft insurance for your house and car. If each trademark follows the registration guide, we recommend that you register as many trademarks as possible as needed.
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Whether it is officially registered, you can use your trademark at any time. We buildIt is discussed that you submit the application for trademark registration as soon as possible, because many trademark bureau will review the legal proposition proposed by the company on the basis of the first submission and first use.
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Please note that if you do business without a registered trademark, you will lose the advantages and protection provided by the registered trademark. You may use the same unregistered trademark as other entities to carry out business, so if other companies try to prevent you from using the trademark, you may have to protect your right to use the trademark in court. After submitting registration, you will get the right to use the trademark and the right to develop business in your class.
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We recommend that you apply for a registered trademark when you plan to use a trademark or have already used a trademark. Some countries require trademarks whether it has been used when applying. Many countries are not allowed to register trademarks before the trademarks are used (usually the extension may be required in these circumstances), while other countries are required to submit a statement in the approved registration \u0026 nbsp; a few years later.
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The intellectual property law is limited to your registered trademark, because any country has no jurisdiction. If your business runs online or exported to other countries and regions, you may put your trademark, corporate name and brand risk because you have not registered priority trademarks in these regions. If you do not register in these areas, your trademark will not be protected and can be used by other entities.
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There are three regional organizations that are indeed allowed to effective trademark registration in multiple countries:
EUIPO , African regional intellectual property rights Organization (Aripo) and African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). \u0026 nbsp;
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African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
