👂 Most people have had heard of ‘international trademark’, but not many have fully comprehended the meaning behind this word. As mentioned and advised to many of our clients, the term ‘international trademark’ does not equals to a worldwide protection of a single trademark or brand, as
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📋 Whilst MyIPO and other IP offices around the world regulates for IP registrations, but these offices do not enforce the IP rights for you. It is entirely left to you as registrant and rights holder to enforce these rights granted by the offices to maintain what is rightfully belonging to you
✒️ Once you’ve registered your trademark, it won’t expire, although you will have to pay renewal fees. Some brands that are so familiar in modern culture have been around for eons. Consider the following iconic trademarks:
🗂️ Coca-Cola was registered as a “nutrient or tonic beverage”
🗂️ After you’ve chosen a brand name and designed a logo, it’s important to take the next step and register them. Trademarks are valuable assets, and if you don’t claim them legally, another company may step in and use them. After spending time developing your business presence and reputation