1. International IP Issues
MC: Harshad Shiba Speakers: Chris Round & Jonathan Flintoft

4. INTERNATIONAL IP ISSUES

5. Page heading goes here Types of IP relevant to franchise systems
Trade marks
word/ logo marks
slogans/ tag lines
others – shape marks
Copyright – eg. Franchise Manual, other documents
Domain names
Know-how (trade secrets/ confidential information)
Patents
Registered designs
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6. Page heading goes here Types of IP relevant to franchise systems
Jurisdictional issues arising from national trade mark systems:
China trade mark squatters
online issues arising from domain name handles and user names
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7. Issues to consider before expanding to overseas jurisdictions
Trade mark protecion
Pre-filing availability searches
can mark be used/ registered?
trade mark squatters
undesirable connotations or translations?
File applications before starting discussions with potential franchisees
first to file v first to use countries
6 month priority period
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8. Issues to consider before expanding to overseas jurisdictions
Ensure core marks are protected for core goods/ services
local language marks?
Consider filing strategy
national applications v regional/ international options
EUTM/ international registrations – pros and cons; costs and management
phased filing based on countries of interest.
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9. Issues to consider before expanding to overseas jurisdictions (cont)
Countries that require use as a pre-condition for registration
Portfolio management – instructing local agents directly v using a single coordinating firm.
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10. Issues to consider before expanding to overseas jurisdictions
Know How
Importance of signing NDA before commencing discussions with potential franchisees
Governing law?
Does local law have a framework for protection of trade secrets?
Are appropriate enforcement/ remedies available?
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11. Issues to consider before expanding to overseas jurisdictions
Domain names
Importance of using local country-level domain names (ccTLDs)
New gTLDs and sunrise periods
Need for multiple domain name filings?
Asian Domain Name Scam
Enforcement/ dispute resolution mechanisms
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12. Page heading goes here Ongoing IP issues
Protections in franchise agreements/ other documents
Confidentiality
Trade marks
restrictions on licensed rights
approval mechanisms
obligations not to use/ register similar marks (local language versions, translations, transliterations?)
Specific local law requirements?
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13. Page heading goes here Ongoing IP issues
Registration of trade mark licences
not strictly required in most countries (although may be recommended)
Required in some countries (e.g. Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia)
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14. Page heading goes here Ongoing IP issues
Improvements to franchise IP by local franchisee
Ownership
Assignment/ exclusive licence
Examples
China – Technology Import Export Regulation
EU – Technology Transfer Block Exemption
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15. Page heading goes here Ongoing IP issues
Maintenance of registered rights
Renewals
Proof of use requirements for trade marks – for example:
United States
Philippines
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16. Page heading goes here Enforcement Differences in enforcement systems
common law countries
civil law countries
Government assistance?
Online infringements
jurisdiction
what can be done from Australia
approach of social media sites
DMCA
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17. QUESTIONS?