Application of China examination guide puts brand owners with historically “tainted” marks in a vulnerable position
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In this week’s opinion column, Simmons & Simmons’ Anna Li and George Chan warn that acquired third-party marks may be permanently “tainted” by the original owner’s bad faith and at risk of invalidation.
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