19 Sep 2023 CATEGORY NewsTrademark Management EU Trademark Owners: Recent Rule Changes at the EUIPO Impact Appeals and Inter Partes Proceedings In this article, SHIP Global IP takes a closer look at recently proposed changes to the rules of procedure for the EUIPO’s Boards of Appeal. Companies owning EU trademark rights should be aware that several important aspects of ex parte and inter partes proceedings are evolving, especially regarding the agency’s handling of party requests for adjusting the timing of Board proceedings. SEE MORE
08 Aug 2023 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP ManagementPatent Management The Future of Manufacturing: 3D Printing in Factories and Robotics in Fast Food : In this article, we explore several trends shaping the future of manufacturing. Robotics and 3D printing technologies are bringing the assembly line closer to the consumer than ever before. Advances in 3D printing materials are also having an impact on injection molding, a generations-old technology getting a significant revamp thanks to powder metallurgy and other 3D printing processes. SEE MORE
28 Feb 2023 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP ManagementDocketingPatent Management Docketing as a Service: What It Is, and How Daas Can Help You This article provides an overview of the concept of “docketing as a service,” including the many tasks that must be performed well in order to ensure that your patent or trademark portfolio is properly maintained. While purchasing IP management software or subscribing to a management platform is a good idea, making sure you have the right professionals implementing that software is an even better one. SEE MORE
20 Dec 2022 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP ManagementPatent Management Don’t Let Outdated IP Registers Turn Into a Horror Story for Your Business In this article, we cover some of the reasons why regular updates to patent and trademark recordals are critical for protecting your business. Improperly registered ownership data can cause a series of issues for IP owners, and different national rules means that the impact of outdated recordals can vary wildly nation-by-nation. SEE MORE
15 Sep 2022 CATEGORY NewsTrademark Management SHIP Global IP is renewing its brand image to better reflect its technological DNA At SHIP Global IP, we have changed our logo to more faithfully reflect our technological DNA and the growth on which we are embarking SEE MORE
16 Mar 2022 How can Trademarks be Protected in the Metaverse? Trademarks must be properly protected in the metaverse. In this post we explain how to achieve good protection and its advantages SEE MORE
15 Feb 2022 CATEGORY NewsTrademark Management What is the Trademark Modernization Act? Our latest post provides a very high level view of the changes introduced by the TMA for the casual observant looking to stay up to date with the changes. SEE MORE
12 Jan 2022 CATEGORY NewsTrademark Management Webinar - Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) from principle to practice Free webinar - Join us as we share best registration practices now that the TMA changes are fully in effect SEE MORE
04 Jan 2022 How do I protect my trademark in China? We explain the latest changes in the Chinese trademark registration laws. SEE MORE
06 Oct 2021 European Union (EU) trademark: should I go for it or choose to file separate national applications? Trademark applicants are unsure whether to register an EU trademark or simply file directly and separately in different European countries. Most of the time, if the applicants are interested in more than one European country, filing an EU trademark will be the best option. SEE MORE
15 Sep 2021 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP ManagementPatent Management The Power of Change In the post we collect a reflection on the change linked to innovation, in the same way that considering changes in the way in which we organize our workflows can be in our best interest as an organization, an opportunity to both grow and improve. SEE MORE
17 Aug 2021 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP Management What are the trends in trademarks? In this post we analyze the latest trends in the trademark sector and comment on some of the changes that are affecting it worldwide, future forecasts, and the role of in-house industrial property lawyers in the short term according to the latest reports available on the market. SEE MORE
22 Jun 2021 SHIP Global IP launches a special trademark management module that facilitates trademark registration strategy throughout the world Today, SHIP Global IP has presented a specific trademark management module that enables the application and renovation costs in more than 200 jurisdictions to be checked and compared in just a few minutes. Version 3.0 of the SHIP HELM© technological platform also includes other new features, such as a special trademark management module designed by industry professionals with which users can request instant price quotes for commercial trademark registration around the world in just a few clicks. SEE MORE
01 Jun 2021 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP Management How the Trademark Modernization Act affects trademarks The Trademark Modernization Act will take effect in December 2021 in the United States. The changes introduced affect the registration application procedure and the way in which current legislation is applied in the face of potential infractions, especially when the registration comes from a foreign country. Here, SHIP summarizes the three most important modifications when applying for trademark registration with the USPTO. SEE MORE
13 Apr 2021 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP Management Non-traditional trademarks: what can I register? There are several other types of registrations that might adapt better to one’s idiosyncrasies, or even work better in terms of marketing. SEE MORE
18 Mar 2021 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP ManagementPatent Management IP + M&A = Headache During mergers and acquisitions, IP departments are challenged to align the IP strategies of both companies. Relying on an external experienced team will save IP Counsels from many headaches. SEE MORE
02 Mar 2021 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP ManagementPatent Management The DOs and DON’TS of Foreign Prosecution Cost Efficiency In the article we describe a few DOs and DON’Ts for maximizing budget efficiency while still ensuring full protection of your organization’s Intellectual Property: SEE MORE
09 Feb 2021 CATEGORY Patent TranslationTrademark ManagementIP ManagementIP TechnologyPatent Management Complacency, the greatest enemy of excellence Complacency keeps everyone from doing what would they knew would be most beneficial to them. In this post we invite readers to think about those new IP processes that can help them and how the complacency stops them form adopting new beneficial processes. SEE MORE
04 Aug 2020 CATEGORY Patent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management The Rise of Personalized Nutrition As consumer interest increases in personalized nutrition and precision medicine, so does innovation. The number of patent applications that reference personalized nutrition and/or nutrigenomics/nutrigenetics continue to increase. SEE MORE
01 Jul 2020 CATEGORY Patent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management The IP connecting force The connecting force behind the Tuán Gòu philosophy. At SHIP Global IP we work with both our Global Partners Firms and our Clients to make sure all parties involved get what they desire, while understanding that all parties must win, not be taken advantage of. SEE MORE
02 Jun 2020 CATEGORY Patent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management The strategic use of intellectual property to substantially increase the competitiveness of an SME Regardless of the sector in which you do business, it is more than likely you are generating a series of intellectual property assets that you are overlooking and, as a result, losing out on. There are companies, above all SMEs, who do not see the value of intellectual property and, therefore, do not even consider the future profits it might bring. Strategic use of intellectual property can substantially raise the competitiveness of an SME. SEE MORE
19 May 2020 CATEGORY Patent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management Innovations to Bolster the Post COVID-19 Era The new stay-at-home economy provides opportunity for innovators to help people thrive in their new routines. To succeed in a WFH environment, workers will need access to resources and support to overcome the challenges of virtual workspaces and practices. SEE MORE
10 Mar 2020 CATEGORY NewsPatent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management Silicon Hills – the Next Hub for Innovation In recent years, Austin has adopted the nickname “Silicon Hills.” Similar to its California counterpart, Austin has become an epicenter in the tech space. Austin is home to several leading tech and semiconductor companies such as Dell, NXP, HP, Google, AMD, Apple, Applied Materials, Cirrus Logic, Facebook, and Oracle. SEE MORE
25 Feb 2020 CATEGORY Patent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management Taking the time to direct strategy IP departments should algo go through an annual operating plan process, assess their strategies and learn about the modernized workflows that technology has aided in creating. SEE MORE
28 Jan 2020 CATEGORY Patent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management How to use unregistered IP to generate growth Intellectual property is a fantastic driver of economic growth. Protecting IP allows you to put a product on the market in an exclusive fashion, allowing you to demand a price premium for your invention. Intellectual Property rights are not just essential but are also a proven significant driver to generate growth. SEE MORE
03 Dec 2019 CATEGORY Patent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management Eight reasons for choosing an IP portfolio management company to coordinate your filing processes Engaging an external partner that specializes in intellectual property services can be of great benefit to many companies. There are countless suppliers on the market providing specific services, but having several suppliers only fragments the services that your portfolio requires. SEE MORE