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1 day ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleEl caso Daniel Sancho y las 3 lecciones clave para empresarios en el extranjeroEn agosto de 2024, un tribunal tailandés condenó al español Daniel Sancho a cadena perpetua por el asesinato y descuartizamiento del cirujano plástico colombiano Edwin Arrieta. El crimen ocurrió en la isla turística tailandesa de Koh Pha Ngan, más conocida por sus fiestas de luna llena que por casos penales de alto perfil.
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1 day ago | 
mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort
Foreign brand owners have long relied on non-use cancellations (NUCs) as a powerfultool to clear the path for trademark registration in China,particularly in instances where an unrelated party had previouslyregistered the mark in question in bad faith. Under Article 49(2)of China's Trademark Law, any party may petition to cancela registered mark that has not been used for three consecutiveyears without justifiable reason.
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5 days ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleNew Standards for Non-Use China Trademark CancellationsForeign brand owners have long relied on non-use cancellations (NUCs) as a powerful tool to clear the path for trademark registration in China, particularly in instances where an unrelated party had previously registered the mark in question in bad faith.
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1 week ago | 
mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort
For many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be asavvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarksgenerally, check out our webinar, Trademarking Cannabis: Cutting Through theLegal Haze). But it also comes with its own set ofchallenges. Unlike in most industries, cannabis operates in acomplicated legal gray zone — which means you can't justgrab your standard trademark agreement and call it good.
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1 week ago | 
mondaq.com | Jason Adelstone |Fred Rocafort
HS Harris Sliwoski More Harris Sliwoski is an international law firm with United States offices in Los Angeles, Portland, Phoenix, and Seattle and our own contingent of lawyers in Sydney, Barcelona, Portugal, and Madrid. With two decades in business, we know how important it is to understand our client’s businesses and goals. We rely on our strong client relationships, our experience and our professional network to help us get the job done.
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1 week ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleFor many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be a savvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarks generally, check out our webinar, Trademarking Cannabis: Cutting Through the Legal Haze). But it also comes with its own set of challenges. Unlike in most industries, cannabis operates in a complicated legal gray zone — which means you can’t just grab your standard trademark agreement and call it good.
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1 week ago | 
mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort
With each new round of tariff hikes and rollbacks—not tomention the inevitable retaliations—economic uncertaintydeepens. Volatility in the stock markets mirrors this anxiety, asbusinesses and investors try to anticipate what comes next. It's only natural to feel unsettled. But for companiesthat depend on imports, now is not the time to panic. Instead:pause, breathe, and reassess. Yes, the challenges are real. But the world hasn't stoppedturning.
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1 week ago | 
newsbudz.com | Fred Rocafort
NewsBudz is a marijuana and medical cannabis news app. The site delivers a daily feed of the latest cannabis news. We aggregate over 30 of the web's best sources for news about marijuana, hemp and legalization to keep you informed.
Stay on top of the latest news headlines, trends and developments worldwide around recreational and medical marijuana. Sit back and relax, while you read learn and share. On the web or your mobile device, NewsBudz is your cannabis news stream.
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1 week ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Jason Adelstone |Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleTrade dress, a subset of trademark law, plays a critical role in protecting the unique visual identity of businesses, including restaurants and hotels. Violations of trade dress can lead to significant intellectual property concerns, impacting a business’s reputation and market position. This blog post explores the concept of trade dress, its importance in the hospitality industry, and the challenges posed by infringement. What Is Trade Dress?
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2 weeks ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Tariffs, Turbulence, and the Need to Stay SteadyWith each new round of tariff hikes and rollbacks—not to mention the inevitable retaliations—economic uncertainty deepens. Volatility in the stock markets mirrors this anxiety, as businesses and investors try to anticipate what comes next. It’s only natural to feel unsettled. But for companies that depend on imports, now is not the time to panic. Instead: pause, breathe, and reassess. Yes, the challenges are real. But the world hasn’t stopped turning.
