Want to dive into the world of IP and valuable IP strategies? We’ve gathered our most valuable insights for you.
24 January, 2023
Letter of Consent (LoC) in China: A U-turn in trademark practice
Unlike the EUIPO and the Benelux IP Office, the Chinese Trademark Office can refuse a new trademark application based on a prior conflicting mark without the intervention of the prior mark owner. Consequently, contacting the prior mark owner to obtain a letter of consent (the “LoC”) would be a logical approach to consider when...