Clearance conundrums re WIPO
Trademarks:
- Thanks to various international treaties (e.g. the Paris Convention) the principle and approaches across most territories are broadly consistent – but there are quirks! •
- Examination:
- Absolute only vs absolute + relative
- Broad vs specific terms
- Software vs “downloadable software in the field of…”
- Proof of use
- Consent to use
Drawing lots Designs
- The dotted line conundrum
- The grace period inconsistency
- The base design absence