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BRINGING YOUR BRAND TO CHINA

I previously reported on the problem Tesla faced when it started to sell its cars in China. See http://www.chinaeconomicreview.com/tesla-starts-offering-cars-china Well, apparently Tesla’s Chinese trademark problems are not unique. See also http://markscounsel.com/update-apple-pays-small-fortune-to-use-ipad-trademark-in-china/ Last month, the New York Times reported that as established … Continue reading

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AVOIDING PROVOCATIVE BRAND NAMES

Kia raises Irish ire with Provo car name

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PICKING BRAND NAMES IN CHINA IS A BUSINESS ITSELF

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AVOIDING BRAND “REHAB”

I recently wrote a post about the new .XXX domain names which, while they are intended for use by members of the adult entertainment industry, could find themselves appended to your trademark or domain name if members of that industry … Continue reading

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YOUR TRADEMARK/BRAND COULD BECOME X-RATED

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has approved the establishment of a new Internet top-level domain, e.g., .NET, .COM for sexually explicit material. This new domain is .XXX and may be used by providers of online adult … Continue reading

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