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Archive: April, 2013
Russia Withdraws Reservations to Berne Convention Provisions
MOSCOW – On January 31, 2013, the Russian Federation deposited a notification with the WIPO withdrawing its reservation concerning the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. The Berne Convention entered into force in Russia in 1995, but Russia expressed reservation regarding Article 18, stating that the treaty would not extend to […]
MOSCOW – On January 31, 2013, the Russian Federation deposited a notification with the WIPO withdrawing its reservation concerning the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. The Berne Convention entered into force in Russia in 1995, but Russia expressed reservation regarding Article 18, stating that the treaty would not extend to […]
BROSS HOLDING SA Special Pledge on Trademarks in Favor of DS and CHEM COMPANY
On 13.02.2013 in the Bulgarian State Register of Marks was entered a second pledge in favor of DS & CHEM COMPANY, USA, based on the contract of a special pledge between DS & CHEM COMPANY, USA (pledge creditor) and BROSS Holding SA, Bulgaria, for the following trademarks owned by BROSS Holding SA: МАСТЕР КЛИЙН/ MASTER […]
On 13.02.2013 in the Bulgarian State Register of Marks was entered a second pledge in favor of DS & CHEM COMPANY, USA, based on the contract of a special pledge between DS & CHEM COMPANY, USA (pledge creditor) and BROSS Holding SA, Bulgaria, for the following trademarks owned by BROSS Holding SA: МАСТЕР КЛИЙН/ MASTER […]
BROSS HOLDING SA Special Pledge on Trademarks in Favor of DS and CHEM COMPANY
On 13.02.2013 in the Bulgarian State Register of Marks was entered a second pledge in favor of DS & CHEM COMPANY, USA, based on the contract of a special pledge between DS & CHEM COMPANY, USA (pledge creditor) and BROSS Holding SA, Bulgaria, for the following trademarks owned by BROSS Holding SA: МАСТЕР КЛИЙН/ MASTER […]
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On 13.02.2013 in the Bulgarian State Register of Marks was entered a second pledge in favor of DS & CHEM COMPANY, USA, based on the contract of a special pledge between DS & CHEM COMPANY, USA (pledge creditor) and BROSS Holding SA, Bulgaria, for the following trademarks owned by BROSS Holding SA: МАСТЕР КЛИЙН/ MASTER […]
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The International Chamber of Commerce Announced: Seventh Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy opens in Istanbul April 24, 2013
Senior decision-makers from governments, law enforcement, customs and the private sector are gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, for the Seventh Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy, to seek innovative responses to the illicit trade in counterfeit and pirated goods. Over 850 delegates from more than 100 countries are attending the three-day meeting from 24 to […]
BOTTLING COMPANY HISAR with a Third Registered Pledge on Trademark HISAR in Favor of UNITED BULGARIAN BANK
On 09.01.2013 in the Bulgarian State Register of Marks was entered a third registered pledge in favor of UNITED BULGARIAN BANK SA on marks HISAR, registration № 19021 and figurative mark, registration № 47928. Both trademarks are owned by BOTTLING COMPANY HISAR. Source: Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria, Official bulletin 3/2013
On 09.01.2013 in the Bulgarian State Register of Marks was entered a third registered pledge in favor of UNITED BULGARIAN BANK SA on marks HISAR, registration № 19021 and figurative mark, registration № 47928. Both trademarks are owned by BOTTLING COMPANY HISAR. Source: Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria, Official bulletin 3/2013
Essential changes in patent law
The patent amendment act, which was expected to enter into force on 1st March 2013 (1st January 2013 was previously planned), brings along some changes for the practice which are supposed to facilitate the examination procedure and contribute to a debureaucratization at the GPTO. In the following, we may briefly summarize the basic changes which […]
Trademark HISAR, owned by BOTTLING COMPANY HISAR – Subject of a Special Pledge in Favor of UNITED BULGARIAN BANK
On 09.01.2013 in the Bulgarian State Register of Marks was entered a renewal of the registered second special pledge in favor of UNITED BULGARIAN BANK SA on trademarks HISAR, registration № 19021 and figurative mark, registration № 47928. Both brands are owned by BOTTLING COMPANY HISAR. Source: Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria, Official […]
On 09.01.2013 in the Bulgarian State Register of Marks was entered a renewal of the registered second special pledge in favor of UNITED BULGARIAN BANK SA on trademarks HISAR, registration № 19021 and figurative mark, registration № 47928. Both brands are owned by BOTTLING COMPANY HISAR. Source: Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria, Official […]
The Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property Determines the Validity of Patents
In a decision took in December and published in February the 4º Group of Supreme Court, by unanimity pronounced the approval of appeal from Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property threw down the extension from period of time of three patents related to medicines. Such decision above open ways to generics and confirms the understanding […]
In a decision took in December and published in February the 4º Group of Supreme Court, by unanimity pronounced the approval of appeal from Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property threw down the extension from period of time of three patents related to medicines. Such decision above open ways to generics and confirms the understanding […]
The Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property Determines the Validity of Patents
In a decision took in December and published in February the 4º Group of Supreme Court, by unanimity pronounced the approval of appeal from Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property threw down the extension from period of time of three patents related to medicines. Such decision above open ways to generics and confirms the understanding […]
In a decision took in December and published in February the 4º Group of Supreme Court, by unanimity pronounced the approval of appeal from Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property threw down the extension from period of time of three patents related to medicines. Such decision above open ways to generics and confirms the understanding […]
EU assists Albania to enforce Industrial Property Rights and to promote economic growth
The €1,000,000 project to strengthen Industrial and Intellectual Property rights (IPR) in Albania came to an end today. Since May 2011, the European Patent Office has supported the General Directorate of Patents and Trademarks (GDPT) to better implement existing laws and has raised awareness of the importance of IPR to businesses and consumers alike. Respecting […]
The €1,000,000 project to strengthen Industrial and Intellectual Property rights (IPR) in Albania came to an end today. Since May 2011, the European Patent Office has supported the General Directorate of Patents and Trademarks (GDPT) to better implement existing laws and has raised awareness of the importance of IPR to businesses and consumers alike. Respecting […]
European unitary patent to the finishing line – structure and effects
The European patent just “ante portas”. As in December 2012, the European Parliament adopted the regulation on unitary patent protection, translation provisions and the Unified Patent Court and as the International Agreement on a Unified Patent Court was signed by all 25 participating member states on February 19, 2013, we can assume that most likely, […]
Copyright protection in China: Part II
This article is the concluding follow-up to Part I which can be found in the previous edition of IP Insight. Part I described what can be protected as copyright and why taking care to do so can prove beneficial to your business in China and this second instilment outlines how copyright ownership is determined, how […]
April 26, 2013 – World Intellectual Property Day
On April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates the World Intellectual Property Day. The date is set by the Member States of WIPO at a meeting of the General Assembly in October 1999 when taking the decision to create this holiday. April 26th is the day on which in 1970 the Convention establishing […]
On April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates the World Intellectual Property Day. The date is set by the Member States of WIPO at a meeting of the General Assembly in October 1999 when taking the decision to create this holiday. April 26th is the day on which in 1970 the Convention establishing […]
April 26, 2013 – World Intellectual Property Day
On April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates the World Intellectual Property Day. The date is set by the Member States of WIPO at a meeting of the General Assembly in October 1999 when taking the decision to create this holiday. April 26th is the day on which in 1970 the Convention establishing […]
Copyright protection in China: Part I
Copyright is a form of intellectual property (IP) that protects a creator’s exclusive right to control who reproduces or alters the product of their original creative effort. Copyright protects the producers of any original work, and is relevant to almost all businesses, not just those in the creative industry. Adequate copyright protection can form an […]