On 26 February 2026, the Communiqué on the Classification of Goods and Services for Trademark Applications (TÜRKPATENT 2026/2) was published in the Official Gazette and has now entered into force. In ...

Businesses are going to surprisingly great lengths in order to protect their marks in the increasingly competitive Arab market. Certainly, brands owners should now be fully aware of all trade mark ...

The registration of trademarks related to virtual goods and NFTs has been an international hot topic for many months. Consequently, many brand owners have been lining up to extend the protection of ...

When applying for trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, you will be required to select a classification describing the goods and services that your mark ...

China's trade mark authorities use a subclass system, often rigidly applied, in a bid to increase consistency and efficiency at the world's busiest trade mark office. Rachel Tan and Amanda Yang ...

The Authority refused to entertain the application as the classification of roasted arecanuts was already settled by a High ...