Lessons learned: China’s first-to-file TM system

27-02-2020

Leighton Cassidy and Thomas Coop

Lessons learned: China’s first-to-file TM system

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Leighton Cassidy and Thomas Coop of Fieldfisher outline recent cases highlighting the importance of filing early trademark applications in China’s first-to-file system, and the key takeaways for brand owners.


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