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Mr. Liao’s lecture focused o↕Ω n the newly-revised Tradem‍☆♥$ark Law to be effective from May 1,£↑©¥ 2014. Mr. Liao discussed the diff↓≤₹£erences between the newly rev©​λised and the current trademark law anα↕d the impact of the new trademar€§¥k law from the following prospectε©♠>ives: amendments to trademark law ∑‌₩and their impacts; facto™Ω®γrs of trademark infringement  s and unfair competition,'♣ recognition and protection ​→™of well-known trademar≈δks, infringements in trademark ap♣∞∏¥plication, domain name infringem<λΩ∞ents, and conflict beΩ∏tween trademarks and other rights. Mr.‍♠ Liao elaborated the diσα§fferences and impact with spec÷☆±ific cases. Participantδ'÷s raised their questi•Ωons, exchanged their idea. The lec  €ture was well received.