28 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
Despite current difficulties, Italy remains the 8th largest economy in the world with an economic value of 2.2 trillion USD (IMF, WEF). This global standing is based on the creative ability and production of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for 65% of GDP and 99.9% of all enterprises, of which 94.4% are micro organizations with an average number […]
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Despite current difficulties, Italy remains the 8th largest economy in the world with an economic value of 2.2 trillion USD (IMF, WEF). This global standing is based on the creative ability and production of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for 65% of GDP and 99.9% of all enterprises, of which 94.4% are micro organizations with an average number […]
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28 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
Despite current difficulties, Italy remains the 8th largest economy in the world with an economic value of 2.2 trillion USD (IMF, WEF). This global standing is based on the creative ability and production of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for 65% of GDP and 99.9% of all enterprises, of which 94.4% are micro organizations with an average number […]
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Despite current difficulties, Italy remains the 8th largest economy in the world with an economic value of 2.2 trillion USD (IMF, WEF). This global standing is based on the creative ability and production of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for 65% of GDP and 99.9% of all enterprises, of which 94.4% are micro organizations with an average number […]
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28 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
Despite current difficulties, Italy remains the 8th largest economy in the world with an economic value of 2.2 trillion USD (IMF, WEF). This global standing is based on the creative ability and production of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for 65% of GDP and 99.9% of all enterprises, of which 94.4% are micro organizations with an average number […]
Despite current difficulties, Italy remains the 8th largest economy in the world with an economic value of 2.2 trillion USD (IMF, WEF). This global standing is based on the creative ability and production of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for 65% of GDP and 99.9% of all enterprises, of which 94.4% are micro organizations with an average number […]
28 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
Despite current difficulties, Italy remains the 8th largest economy in the world with an economic value of 2.2 trillion USD (IMF, WEF). This global standing is based on the creative ability and production of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for 65% of GDP and 99.9% of all enterprises, of which 94.4% are micro organizations with an average number […]
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Despite current difficulties, Italy remains the 8th largest economy in the world with an economic value of 2.2 trillion USD (IMF, WEF). This global standing is based on the creative ability and production of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs account for 65% of GDP and 99.9% of all enterprises, of which 94.4% are micro organizations with an average number […]
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27 Jan 2015 | IP Network News, Taiwan
The trademark at issue was filed by a Taiwanese company designating goods in I.C.18, such as purses, wallets and umbrellas. TIPO regarded that the trademark at issue consisted exclusively of different kinds of geometrical patterns, so that it was not distinctive according to Article 29 I (3) of the Trademark Act. Moreover, the evidence of […]
The trademark at issue was filed by a Taiwanese company designating goods in I.C.18, such as purses, wallets and umbrellas. TIPO regarded that the trademark at issue consisted exclusively of different kinds of geometrical patterns, so that it was not distinctive according to Article 29 I (3) of the Trademark Act. Moreover, the evidence of […]
26 Jan 2015 | Canada, IP Network News
On 6 January 2015, new two-way PCT-PPH pilot programs began between the European Patent Office (EPO) and the following Offices which act as International Searching Authorities (ISAs) and International Preliminary Examining Authorities (IPEAs): the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, and the Israel Patent Office Under these pilots, faster examination in the national phase in Canada or […]
On 6 January 2015, new two-way PCT-PPH pilot programs began between the European Patent Office (EPO) and the following Offices which act as International Searching Authorities (ISAs) and International Preliminary Examining Authorities (IPEAs): the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, and the Israel Patent Office Under these pilots, faster examination in the national phase in Canada or […]
26 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Benoît Battistelli, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced today that an agreement allowing European patents to be validated in Morocco will enter into force on 1 March 2015. “This is a historic step for the European patent […]
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The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Benoît Battistelli, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced today that an agreement allowing European patents to be validated in Morocco will enter into force on 1 March 2015. “This is a historic step for the European patent […]
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26 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Benoît Battistelli, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced today that an agreement allowing European patents to be validated in Morocco will enter into force on 1 March 2015. “This is a historic step for the European patent […]
The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Benoît Battistelli, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced today that an agreement allowing European patents to be validated in Morocco will enter into force on 1 March 2015. “This is a historic step for the European patent […]
26 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Benoît Battistelli, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced today that an agreement allowing European patents to be validated in Morocco will enter into force on 1 March 2015. “This is a historic step for the European patent […]
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The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Benoît Battistelli, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced today that an agreement allowing European patents to be validated in Morocco will enter into force on 1 March 2015. “This is a historic step for the European patent […]
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26 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Benoît Battistelli, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced today that an agreement allowing European patents to be validated in Morocco will enter into force on 1 March 2015. “This is a historic step for the European patent […]
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The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Benoît Battistelli, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced today that an agreement allowing European patents to be validated in Morocco will enter into force on 1 March 2015. “This is a historic step for the European patent […]
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23 Jan 2015 | IP Network News, USA
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is now accepting public submissions from interested persons to be used in conducting the 2015 “Special 301” review of the intellectual property rights (IPR) practices of foreign countries. Each year the USTR leads an interagency process to identify the foreign countries that deny adequate and effective protection of IPR […]
22 Jan 2015 | IP Network News, USA
While many recent cases have found claims patent-ineligible in light of Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank, a split Federal Circuit has ruled that the claims at issue in DDR Holdings, LLC v. Hotels.com, L.P. (13-1505) are in fact patent eligible. The claims related to a system for retaining visitors on a website. Judge Chen noted that the claims do […]
22 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
The EPO published yesterday its preliminary filing figures for 2014. The general increase should reach approximately +3%, well above 270 000 filings. It follows the trend observed the last four years with an annual increase between 2 and 4%. Of course, there are big differences when looking more closely at the geographical origin of those filings by regions. […]
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The EPO published yesterday its preliminary filing figures for 2014. The general increase should reach approximately +3%, well above 270 000 filings. It follows the trend observed the last four years with an annual increase between 2 and 4%. Of course, there are big differences when looking more closely at the geographical origin of those filings by regions. […]
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22 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
The EPO published yesterday its preliminary filing figures for 2014. The general increase should reach approximately +3%, well above 270 000 filings. It follows the trend observed the last four years with an annual increase between 2 and 4%. Of course, there are big differences when looking more closely at the geographical origin of those filings by regions. […]
The EPO published yesterday its preliminary filing figures for 2014. The general increase should reach approximately +3%, well above 270 000 filings. It follows the trend observed the last four years with an annual increase between 2 and 4%. Of course, there are big differences when looking more closely at the geographical origin of those filings by regions. […]
22 Jan 2015 | IP Network News
The EPO published yesterday its preliminary filing figures for 2014. The general increase should reach approximately +3%, well above 270 000 filings. It follows the trend observed the last four years with an annual increase between 2 and 4%. Of course, there are big differences when looking more closely at the geographical origin of those filings by regions. […]
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The EPO published yesterday its preliminary filing figures for 2014. The general increase should reach approximately +3%, well above 270 000 filings. It follows the trend observed the last four years with an annual increase between 2 and 4%. Of course, there are big differences when looking more closely at the geographical origin of those filings by regions. […]
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