EnglishInternational Intellectual Property Counsel
Conrad Fahrenkrug is a Senior Lawyer at iGERENT and an experienced international intellectual property counsel. For over a decade, he has advised companies on global IP strategy and execution, including trademark clearance and prosecution, enforcement, licensing, patents, industrial designs, copyright, regulatory matters, and domain dispute resolution.
We're talking today about trademark priority and when you have to claim it for your registered trademark.
Recommendations on what should be considered when choosing a trademark and how to choose it in order to avoid common pitfalls.
Everyday you say some words that are generic trademarks, but we use it as names in daily language. Do you know some example?
Trademark validity means that having your trademark registered in one country does not prevent others from registering the exact same trademark in other countries.
This article seeks to raise awareness about trademark spam sent by email and how to stop all the spammer emails.
What are the filing bases and how to choose a filing basis for your trademark application in the USA to get a registered trademark in the USA.
A trademark search allows you to know beforehand the probabilities a trademark has of being successfully registered.
There are many differences between patents and trademarks. Do you know them? Let us help you!
If you're thinking about registering your trademark you need to decide who the trademark owner should be.
Trademarks don’t have to be registered to start a business, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Learn the real risks of relying on unregistered rights.
To protect your property, knowing the difference between laws is important. Click here to know the difference of trademark and copyright.
Learn how domain name and trademark infringement occurs, what cybersquatting really means, and when domain use crosses the legal line.
We analyze common problems faced by new entrepreneurs in relation to the protection of their designs and intellectual property in the fashion industry in Asia.
We look into the history of trademarks: when did they appear, become legal assets, and what are the oldest trademarks in history?
One of the most important parts of your brand from an online marketing point of view is having a good domain for your website. And yet, there are still many people who do not understand exactly what it is or what it means to have your own domain.
This article provides recommendations and information about how to register a foreign trademark in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
The following list includes countries (trademarks areas) and their territorial dependencies in which trademarks are automatically recognized when registered.
In order to enroll with the Amazon Brand Registry, you will need to register the trademark you are using on Amazon. We will tell you how.
Registering to protect one’s trademark is a must for any business. But, should I claim color and how should I submit the image of my trademark?
Practically every country in the word allows one to register trademarks in order to protect the name or design they use to promote their goods or services.
Trademark scams and frauds are an increasing problem. At iGERENT we can assist you in recognizing when you may be a victim of one of these actions.
Sound trademarks are part of the category called "non-conventional trademarks". Though they may be difficult to register, they are an essential branding tool and as such should not be neglected by brand owners. We tell you why.
Usually, filing for a trademark renewal is actually a pretty simple process. You must meet the deadlines and pay the corresponding fees, and then you’re good to go.
Trademarks serve to identify the product or service a company offers. Domain names are the web addresses that companies use for clients to access their web sites.
Trademark registration in GCC countries explained: what to file, Arabic requirements, searches, and the step-by-step process.
Trademarks are registered using the Nice classification system. We look into trademark classes and how to determine which one is appropriate for your trademark.
We explore what international rights a registered trademark grants and how to obtain them.
Once a trademark application has been filed, what is the process like? What are you allowed to do?
What are objections, oppositions, cancellation or invalidity actions for trademarks and what to do if you receive one.
Once your trademark is registered, you will need to manage your rights and make sure your trademark ownership is up to date. Here is how.
Services for domain name disputes, recovery of domain name cybersquatters and defending a domain name from reverse cybersquatting or reverse domain hijacking.
AI and copyright rules are evolving. Learn what is known so far, what remains uncertain, and how to reduce risks.
Learn how trademark monitoring helps protect your brand. Detect conflicts, enforce your rights, and avoid costly litigation with a trademark watch.
Discover how to trademark your clothing brand or clothing line. Includes tips on classes, avoiding errors, and protecting your brand globally.
At a glance: A trademark is a sign, such as a word, logo, shape or symbol, that identifies the source of goods or services and distinguishes them from those of other traders. It enables customers to recognize your brand and provides legal protection against unauthorized use.
At a glance: Here’s how trademarks empower your business:
At a glance: Copyright is the bundle of exclusive legal rights granted to creators of original works (literary, artistic, musical, audiovisual, and certain scientific contributions), once those works are fixed in a tangible form. It protects the expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves.
At a glance: A strong trademark is inherently distinctive (fanciful, arbitrary or suggestive) so it instantly identifies your brand and commands robust legal protection. Avoid generic or merely descriptive terms, steer clear of confusingly similar marks, personal names or geographic references, and always conduct a clearance search to dodge pitfalls in selection.
At a glance: Using a trademarked name without permission can trigger cease-and-desist letters, court injunctions, monetary damages (including profits and losses), customs seizures of infringing imports, and even for blatant counterfeiting, criminal penalties.
Behind every trademark, search, and strategy, there’s a dedicated team making things happen. Get to know the experts who contribute their knowledge and insight to iGERENT.
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