Archive: June, 2014

Egypt is on the Watch List in 2014

Egypt is on the Watch List in 2014

The United States respects the Egypt’s involvement in the IPR sphere, but remains concerned about IPR challenges that hinder the IPR system improvement in Egypt. These include the failure to obtain deterrent-level sentences for IPR violations that are prosecuted and the need for additional training for enforcement officials, the need of specific regulations to clarify […]

The United States respects the Egypt’s involvement in the IPR sphere, but remains concerned about IPR challenges that hinder the IPR system improvement in Egypt. These include the failure to obtain deterrent-level sentences for IPR violations that are prosecuted and the need for additional training for enforcement officials, the need of specific regulations to clarify […]
Mexico is on the Watch List in 2014

Mexico is on the Watch List in 2014

According to the 2014 Special 301 Report the positive developments in Mexico in 2013 include entry into force of the Madrid Protocol, implementation of amendments to the copyright law that allow rights holders to seek damages in civil courts before an administrative infringement decision is issued or becomes final, and progress in the destruction of […]

According to the 2014 Special 301 Report the positive developments in Mexico in 2013 include entry into force of the Madrid Protocol, implementation of amendments to the copyright law that allow rights holders to seek damages in civil courts before an administrative infringement decision is issued or becomes final, and progress in the destruction of […]
Vietnam is on the Watch List in 2014

Vietnam is on the Watch List in 2014

According to the 2014 Special 301 Report, despite the efforts for improvement of IPR enforcement and public awareness, Vietnam still has to face certain challenges to ensure strong copyright protection and enforcement. The major concerns that USTR exposes for Vietnam are: piracy and sales of counterfeit goods over the Internet, counterfeit goods, book piracy, software […]

Expediting Patent Application Examination in the USPTO

Expediting Patent Application Examination in the USPTO

Introduction In the past, all newly filed United States patent applications were generally put in the same queue, providing the applicant no control over when their application would be examined.  However, the USPTO has responded in recent years to customer input on this issue, with a number of initiatives allowing applicants some control over the […]

Le Mexique et des indications géographiques

Le Mexique et des indications géographiques

Managing IP et Omar Serrano rappelent que le système juridique mexicain ne réglemente pas les indications géographiques. Le droit mexicain de la propriété industrielle « n’interdit l’enregistrement en tant que marque d’une dénomination géographique que lorsqu’elle indique la provenance d’un produit et peut causer de la confusion au sujet de son origine». Il y a des […]

Digital Patent Library is on the focus

Digital Patent Library is on the focus

On 12th of May of 2014 the representatives of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Institute of Industrial Property” (SE “UIIP”) had a working meeting with the Resident Twinning Adviser of EU Twinning Project “Strengthening the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Ukraine” (Project) Mr. Pablo Rodenas and representatives of the Spanish Patent and Trademark […]

On 12th of May of 2014 the representatives of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Institute of Industrial Property” (SE “UIIP”) had a working meeting with the Resident Twinning Adviser of EU Twinning Project “Strengthening the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Ukraine” (Project) Mr. Pablo Rodenas and representatives of the Spanish Patent and Trademark […]
The Director General of the Mexican Office visited OHIM

The Director General of the Mexican Office visited OHIM

The Director General of the Mexican Office visited OHIM in the beggining of May. Miguel Angel Margáin, along with a delegation of senior directors from INPI, visited Alicante. In addition to meeting with President Campinos, the delegation heard updates on OHIM’s work and discussed bilateral cooperation between the two offices. The Mexican Office has already […]

The Director General of the Mexican Office visited OHIM in the beggining of May. Miguel Angel Margáin, along with a delegation of senior directors from INPI, visited Alicante. In addition to meeting with President Campinos, the delegation heard updates on OHIM’s work and discussed bilateral cooperation between the two offices. The Mexican Office has already […]
Change in Claim Definiteness Requirement in the United States

Change in Claim Definiteness Requirement in the United States

In a landmark decision today, June 2, 2014, the United States Supreme Court disagreed with a decision of the Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on just how definite a claim must be to avoid invalidity. The CAFC had previously held that a claim was not invalid for indefiniteness unless it was “insolubly […]

Uzbekistan is on the Watch List in 2014

Uzbekistan is on the Watch List in 2014

In the 2014 Special 301 Report The United States acknowledges the withdrawal of Uzbekistan’s reservation to Article 18 of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. But The Uzbekistani Parliament is strongly advised to take several legislative steps to improve IPR protection: approve Uzbekistan joining the Convention for the Protection of […]

In the 2014 Special 301 Report The United States acknowledges the withdrawal of Uzbekistan’s reservation to Article 18 of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. But The Uzbekistani Parliament is strongly advised to take several legislative steps to improve IPR protection: approve Uzbekistan joining the Convention for the Protection of […]

Loi de 1996 sur la protection du droit d’auteur et des droits voisins

Chapitre premier Dispositions préliminaires Titre et entrée en vigueur 1er. La présente loi peut être citée sous le nom de “loi de 1996 sur la protection du droitd’auteur et des droits voisins” et entre en vigueur à la date de sa signature. Abrogation et clause de sauvegarde La loi de 1974 sur la protection du […]

The Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act 1996

Part I Preliminary Provisions Title and Commencement 1. This Act may be cited as the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act Added by 1996 and it shall come into force upon signature. Repeal and Saving 2. The Copyright Protection Act 1974 is hereby repealed but all regulations, orders and rules made under it shall remain […]

Design Law no. 18 of 1974

Part One: Preliminary Provisions This Act may be cited as “The Industrial Designs Act, 1974”. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: “Court” means Province Court; “Industrial Design” means any composition of lines or colors formed to give a special appearance to any industrial or hand-made product or any plastic form whether or not […]

Patent Law no. 58 of 1971

Part One: Preliminary Provisions Chapter One: Title and Definitions 1. Title: This Act may be cited as “The Patents Act, 1971.” 2. Definitions: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “The Court” means the High Court; (b) “Minister” means the Attorney General; (c) “patent Office” means the Office that the Minister shall establish […]

Trademark Law no. 8 of 1969

Title 1. This Act May be cited as” the Trade Marks Act, 1969″. Repeal 2. The Trade Marks Ordinance 1931 shall be repealed. Definitions 3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise required, the flowing words shall have the meanings herein respectively assigned to them: “The Court“: means the High Court. “Trade Mark“: means any […]

Black and white trademarks in the EU – scope of protection

Black and white trademarks in the EU – scope of protection

On the 15th of April 2014, OHIM released a Common Communication on  the scope of protection of black and white trade marks. OHIM will implement the new common practice on 2 June 2014.The Communication will be implemented in the other participating offices, namely –   AT, BG, BX, CY, CZ, DE, EE, ES, GR, HR, HU, […]

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On the 15th of April 2014, OHIM released a Common Communication on  the scope of protection of black and white trade marks. OHIM will implement the new common practice on 2 June 2014.The Communication will be implemented in the other participating offices, namely –   AT, BG, BX, CY, CZ, DE, EE, ES, GR, HR, HU, […]

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