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CHINA: Trademark Owners Do Not Have Exclusive Right to Words in Public Domain

Published: December 21, 2022

Hongxin Wang NTD Patent & Trademark Agency Ltd. Beijing, China INTA Bulletins—China Subcommittee

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Bessie Ye King & Wood Mallesons LLP Shanghai, Shanghai, China INTA Bulletins—China Subcommittee

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