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Archive: May, 2014
Ice Line LTD. vs. Ice Shot LTD. – competing marks
If a second, trademark application is filed whilst a first similar mark is pending, the patent office initiates a competing marks procedure under section 29 of the Trademark Ordinance 1972. One mark is chosen to proceed to examination, and only once it is allowed or rejected, is the other mark examined. When choosing which mark […]
If a second, trademark application is filed whilst a first similar mark is pending, the patent office initiates a competing marks procedure under section 29 of the Trademark Ordinance 1972. One mark is chosen to proceed to examination, and only once it is allowed or rejected, is the other mark examined. When choosing which mark […]
Thailand remains on the Priority Watch List in 2014
USTR welcomes Thailand’s efforts to improve the intellectual property protection and enforcement. However, there still are some legislative objectifs that Thailand has to achieve: legislation to address landlord liability and unauthorized camcording of motion pictures in theaters; to provide Thai Customs with ex officio authority; to fully implement the provisions of the WIPO Internet Treaties; […]
NOUVEAU DROIT DES MARQUES EN CHINE-entré en vigueur depuis 01.05.2014
Le nouveau droit des marques en Chine a été publié et entre en vigueur le 1er mai 2014. D’importants changements ont été faits dans le domaine de la lutte contre la piraterie, la poursuite, la mise en application, la détermination et l’utilisation de marques bien connues, l’opposition, et l’annulation. Les changements inclurent: Une protection renforcée […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chile remains on the Priority Watch List in 2014
The United States still has concerns regarding intellectual property rights according to the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement. The Special 301 Priority Watch List Report from 2014 highlights the major issues that Chile should work on in the sphere of IPR protection: implementing an effective system for addressing patent issues expeditiously in connection with applications […]
The United States still has concerns regarding intellectual property rights according to the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement. The Special 301 Priority Watch List Report from 2014 highlights the major issues that Chile should work on in the sphere of IPR protection: implementing an effective system for addressing patent issues expeditiously in connection with applications […]
Accelerating Patent Examination when Inventor is Aged
In Israel, applications are sorted into tentative technology groups on filing and then, within each technology group, are examined approximately in order of priority date. Periodically, when the ratio of examiners to applications under examination drops sufficiently, the Israel Patent Office sends out Notices Prior to Examination for another batch of applications. There is no […]
In Israel, applications are sorted into tentative technology groups on filing and then, within each technology group, are examined approximately in order of priority date. Periodically, when the ratio of examiners to applications under examination drops sufficiently, the Israel Patent Office sends out Notices Prior to Examination for another batch of applications. There is no […]
TIPO and JPO Modified Current PPH to Pilot Run PPH Mottainai and Extended for Three Years from May 01, 2014
The TIPO-JPO Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program currently has been modified to PPH Mottainai and extended for three years starting on May 1, 2014. This modified pilot allows for greater conveniences to applicants and further accelerates patent examination at both offices. As of the end of March 2014, TIPO had received 817 requests for […]
The TIPO-JPO Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program currently has been modified to PPH Mottainai and extended for three years starting on May 1, 2014. This modified pilot allows for greater conveniences to applicants and further accelerates patent examination at both offices. As of the end of March 2014, TIPO had received 817 requests for […]
Should Israel Patent Office Hear a Trademark Cancellation Proceedings Where there is an Infringement Case before the Courts?
In June last year, I reported on a decision to allow the shape of the Rubik’s Cube to be filed as a trademark. See here the mark is Israel Trademark No. IL 228232. A request to have the mark canceled was filed by Dan S. LTD, To Buy Market LTD and Lula Pozalov. Since there are pending cases […]
In June last year, I reported on a decision to allow the shape of the Rubik’s Cube to be filed as a trademark. See here the mark is Israel Trademark No. IL 228232. A request to have the mark canceled was filed by Dan S. LTD, To Buy Market LTD and Lula Pozalov. Since there are pending cases […]
Total Immersion
Berlitz filed a Israel trademark No. 232819 for “Total Immersion”. The mark, filed in class 41, is for teaching and practicing language, renting and hiring materials for teaching and practicing language, texts, publications, information, and consulting regarding language skills. On 26 April 2011, an Examiner rejected the mark as lacking distinctiveness, since the term is […]
Berlitz filed a Israel trademark No. 232819 for “Total Immersion”. The mark, filed in class 41, is for teaching and practicing language, renting and hiring materials for teaching and practicing language, texts, publications, information, and consulting regarding language skills. On 26 April 2011, an Examiner rejected the mark as lacking distinctiveness, since the term is […]
Regulations Governing Customs Detaining Goods Suspected of Patent Infringement Have Been Promulgated on March 24, 2014
The amendments of Patent Act (Article 97-1 to 97-4) concerning border protection measures for patents have been implemented on March 24, 2014. Furthermore, the coordinating procedures and regulations concerning “Regulations Governing Customs Detaining Goods Suspected of Patent Infringement” have been promulgated on the same day. Main points of the “Regulations Governing Customs Detaining Goods Suspected […]
The amendments of Patent Act (Article 97-1 to 97-4) concerning border protection measures for patents have been implemented on March 24, 2014. Furthermore, the coordinating procedures and regulations concerning “Regulations Governing Customs Detaining Goods Suspected of Patent Infringement” have been promulgated on the same day. Main points of the “Regulations Governing Customs Detaining Goods Suspected […]
CIOPORA AGM 2014 in The Hague: Ornamental and Fruit Breeders Define the Association’s Future IP Position
Hamburg, March 11/2014 Many of the ornamental and fruit breeders, united in CIOPORA since 1961, have been writing the history of the breeding industry for more than a century. On April 1 and 2, 2014, CIOPORA members will also receive an opportunity to define its future by providing their input to the texts of the […]
NEW TRADEMARK LAW IN CHINA – in force from 01.05.2014
China’s new Trademark Law has been issued and will become effective on May 1, 2014. Important changes are made in the areas of anti-piracy, prosecution, enforcement, well-known mark determination and usage, opposition, and cancellation. The changes include: Strengthened protection against piracy; Shortened trademark prosecution times; Sound marks and multiple class trademark applications made available; Strengthened […]
Френсис Гари назначен за втор мандат како Генерален директор на СОИС
На 8.мај.2014г., земјите членки на Светската организација за интелектуална сопственост (СОИС) со консезус го избраа Френсис Гари за втор шестгодишен мандат на функцијта генерален директор на Организацијата. Г-н Гари беше назначен од страна на Генералното собрание, највиското Управно тело на СОИС. “ Со нетрпение очекувам да работиме со сите земји-членки во текот на следниот мандат. […]
Закон за селекционерски права (2009)
Службен весник на РМ, бр. 52 од 21.04.2009 година 20090520878 СОБРАНИЕ НА РЕПУБЛИКА МАКЕДОНИЈА Врз основа на член 75 ставови 1 и 2 од Уставот на Република Македонија, претседателот на Република Македонија и претседателот на Собранието на Република Македонија издаваат УКАЗ ЗА ПРОГЛАСУВАЊЕ НА ЗАКОНОТ ЗА СЕЛЕКЦИОНЕРСКИ ПРАВА Се прогласува Законот за селекционерски права, што Собранието на Република […]
Patent of the Year: Mineral fertilizer from municipal wastewater
On 04/29/2014 was elected ” Patent of the Year” . Technical and technological solution for processing sludge from municipal wastewater and getting organic – mineral fertilizer is a patent of the year for 2013. The recognition of the 20th annual event got inventors : Resmi Ziba , Momchula Jordanoski Valentina Pelivanova and Ajro Valit . “ […]