Ming Qi

Jul 5, 2024 | mondaq.com | Ming Qi

In cases of attacking third party's trademark, we often need to collect evidence to prove that the cited trademark has acquired a certain reputation among the relevant public through usage. Today, the author would like to focus on the special industry, "haute couture" to discuss the issue of collecting evidence of trademarks in trademark cases.

Apr 5, 2024 | mondaq.com | Ming Qi

We, Kangxin Partners, P.C., on behalf of client, TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, filed an opposition action against the trademark AZILIDE under application No. 69082534 in Class 5 (thereafter referred as "opposed trademark") and the National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC ("CNIPA") subsequently examined the case and decided to reject the opposed trademark for registration. TEVA Group is a global pharmaceutical leader with over 120-year rich history.

Jan 10, 2024 | mdpi.com | Ming Qi |Menglong Ding |Wenguo Zhu |Shu Qin Li

1. IntroductionUnlike fixed-wing aircraft, flapping wings have numerous degrees of freedom, encompassing various motions and deformations [1], such as active flapping and twisting, passive torsional and bending deformations, and spanwise folding. These dynamic features enable flapping wings to efficiently generate lift and thrust, thereby enhancing flight performance [2]. Consequently, comprehending the impact of wing motions on flight performance is pivotal in flapping-wing design.

Jan 9, 2024 | mondaq.com | Ming Qi

The distinctiveness of a trademark refers to the features of distinguishing the source of the goods or services which is a prerequisite for a trademark to be registered. The distinctiveness of a trademark can be inherent or acquired through usage. According to Article 11 of China Trademark Law, a sign lacking of inherent distinctiveness cannot be registered as a trademark unless it has acquired distinctiveness through usage.

Dec 31, 2023 | mdpi.com | Ming Qi |Wenguo Zhu |Shu Qin Li

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