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Archive: May, 2014
Positive development for China
In The 2014 Special 301 Report USTR announced that in August 2013 were published key amendments to China’s Trademark Law as: provisions to combat “trademark squatting”, expanding protection to sound marks, permission of multi-class registration, and streamline application and appeal procedures. However, The United States is still expecting from China more legislative reforms in order […]
Rencontre entre l’IMPI et l’OEB
L’OEB a annoncé la réunion qui a eu lieu à Mexique, des directeurs de l’Institut mexicain de la propriété industrielle (IMPI) et l’Office européen des brevets (OEB), lors de laquelle ils ont convenu de renforcer leur coopération de support de l’innovation. Il y avait aussi une rencontre entre le Président de l’OEB, Benoît Battistelli, le […]
The Judgment of Trademark Likelihood Confusion
According to “Examination Guidelines on Likelihood of Confusion” for trademarks, when two trademarks are considered similar, the overall impressions conveyed by the two trademarks are similar. If they are labeled on the same or similar goods/services, consumers with common knowledge and experience, who exercise a normal level of attention when shopping, may be confused about […]
According to “Examination Guidelines on Likelihood of Confusion” for trademarks, when two trademarks are considered similar, the overall impressions conveyed by the two trademarks are similar. If they are labeled on the same or similar goods/services, consumers with common knowledge and experience, who exercise a normal level of attention when shopping, may be confused about […]
The Australian Intellectual Property Report 2014 launched
On the 24 th of April was released the second Australian Intellectual Property Report, a comprehensive overview of Australia’s IP system and how we compare globally. A useful resource for business, industry and academics, the report provides detailed analysis of the role of IP in our economy, the activity of Australian businesses, and emerging IP […]
Italy is removed from the Watch List in the 2014 Special 301 Report
The Special 301 Report for 2014 issued Italy’s removal from the Watch List as a result of accepting the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority’s (AGCOM) in 2013. The regulations were adopted to fight internet piracy by effective and adequate mechanisms. This is considered as a major achievement for Italy in Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, […]
The Special 301 Report for 2014 issued Italy’s removal from the Watch List as a result of accepting the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority’s (AGCOM) in 2013. The regulations were adopted to fight internet piracy by effective and adequate mechanisms. This is considered as a major achievement for Italy in Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, […]
Italy is removed from the Watch List in the 2014 Special 301 Report
The Special 301 Report for 2014 issued Italy’s removal from the Watch List as a result of accepting the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority’s (AGCOM) in 2013. The regulations were adopted to fight internet piracy by effective and adequate mechanisms. This is considered as a major achievement for Italy in Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, […]
The Special 301 Report for 2014 issued Italy’s removal from the Watch List as a result of accepting the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority’s (AGCOM) in 2013. The regulations were adopted to fight internet piracy by effective and adequate mechanisms. This is considered as a major achievement for Italy in Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, […]
Italy is removed from the Watch List in the 2014 Special 301 Report
The Special 301 Report for 2014 issued Italy’s removal from the Watch List as a result of accepting the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority’s (AGCOM) in 2013. The regulations were adopted to fight internet piracy by effective and adequate mechanisms. This is considered as a major achievement for Italy in Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, […]
The Special 301 Report for 2014 issued Italy’s removal from the Watch List as a result of accepting the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority’s (AGCOM) in 2013. The regulations were adopted to fight internet piracy by effective and adequate mechanisms. This is considered as a major achievement for Italy in Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, […]
Venezuela remains on the Priority Watch List in 2014
The United States’ priority points about Venezuela which are concerned in the Special 301 Report are: the consistency of domestic laws and international obligations resulting from the 2008 reinstatement of the 1955 Industrial Property Law; the status of trademarks that were registered under the Andean Community law prior to Venezuela’s withdrawal from the Andean Community; […]
The United States’ priority points about Venezuela which are concerned in the Special 301 Report are: the consistency of domestic laws and international obligations resulting from the 2008 reinstatement of the 1955 Industrial Property Law; the status of trademarks that were registered under the Andean Community law prior to Venezuela’s withdrawal from the Andean Community; […]
Deuxième mandat pour Francis Gurry à l’Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle
L’Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle a confirmé le deuxième mandat comme directeur général de M. Francis Gurry. Ce deuxième mandat de Gurry durera six ans, à partir d’octobre 2014 jusqu’à septembre 2020. La confirmation de la réélection suit sa nomination par le comité de coordination de l’OMPI en mars.
Morocco – Opposition Updates Polin vs. Polin
Our client, POLIN SU PARKLARI VE HAVUZ SİSTEMLERI ANONIM SIRKETI, a Turkish company and the original owner of the trademark “Polin stylized in color”, International Registration No. 1061615 dated 14 May 2010 in class 28 in many countries. It came to their attention that an application for Polin under No. 194155 was filed on 9 January 2013 in classes […]
Our client, POLIN SU PARKLARI VE HAVUZ SİSTEMLERI ANONIM SIRKETI, a Turkish company and the original owner of the trademark “Polin stylized in color”, International Registration No. 1061615 dated 14 May 2010 in class 28 in many countries. It came to their attention that an application for Polin under No. 194155 was filed on 9 January 2013 in classes […]
TIPO Statistics Report: Patent and Trademark Applications in 2013
In 2013, patent and trademark applications filed with TIPO totaled 83,211 (-2.19%) and 74,031 (-0.44%) respectively, as compared to those of the preceding year. This represents the first-ever downward incline in the headway TIPO has made since the financial tsunami. Design Filings Grew, Despite Decreased Invention and Utility Model Applications: Figure 1 Trends in Patent Application […]
In 2013, patent and trademark applications filed with TIPO totaled 83,211 (-2.19%) and 74,031 (-0.44%) respectively, as compared to those of the preceding year. This represents the first-ever downward incline in the headway TIPO has made since the financial tsunami. Design Filings Grew, Despite Decreased Invention and Utility Model Applications: Figure 1 Trends in Patent Application […]
Potpisan Memorandum o saradnji sa Zavodom za harmonizaciju unutrašnjeg tržišta (OHIM)
Direktor Zavoda za intelektualnu svojinu Crne Gore, gospodin Novak Adžić, i predsjednik Zavoda za harmonizaciju unutrašnjeg tržišta (žigova i dizajna) Evropske unije (OHIM), gospodin Antonio Campinos, potpisali su Memoradnum o razumijevanju o bilateralnoj saradnji između Zavoda za intelektualnu svojinu Crne Gore i OHIM-a, 20. februara 2014.godine, putem razmjene dokumenata poštom.Saradnja između crnogorskog Zavoda i OHIM-a odvijala se […]
Potpisan Memorandum o saradnji sa Zavodom za harmonizaciju unutrašnjeg tržišta (OHIM)
Direktor Zavoda za intelektualnu svojinu Crne Gore, gospodin Novak Adžić, i predsjednik Zavoda za harmonizaciju unutrašnjeg tržišta (žigova i dizajna) Evropske unije (OHIM), gospodin Antonio Campinos, potpisali su Memoradnum o razumijevanju o bilateralnoj saradnji između Zavoda za intelektualnu svojinu Crne Gore i OHIM-a, 20. februara 2014.godine, putem razmjene dokumenata poštom.Saradnja između crnogorskog Zavoda i OHIM-a odvijala se […]
Заштита на селекционерски права во Македонија- прашања и одговори
Со оглед на тоа што нема многу стручна литература во областа на новите сорти растенија како дел од интелектуалната сопственост, во следната статија ќе се обидеме да дадеме кратка информација за тоа што претставува сорта, селекционерско право и како истото може да биде заштитено. Законот за селекционерските права е донесен од собранието на Република Македонија […]
Memorandum of Understanding – OHIM and IPOM (Montenegro)
OHIM and the Intellectual Property Office of Montenegro (IPOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, covering a range of cooperation activities, within the framework of the Office’s International Cooperation Programme approved last February. Under the agreement, Montenegro will work towards joining TMview, Designview and TMclass, as well as taking part in training activities organised by […]