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Decision of the Administrative Council of 14 December 2023 amending Rules 1, 22, 41, 147 and 152 of the Implementing Regulations to the European Patent Convention (CA/D 26/23)

Decision of the Administrative Council of 14 December 2023 amending Rules 1, 22, 41, 147 and 152 of the Implementing Regulations to the European Patent Convention (CA/D 26/23)

THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN PATENT ORGANISATION, Having regard to the European Patent Convention (hereinafter referred to as “EPC”) and in particular Article 33(1)(c) thereof, On a proposal from the President of the European Patent Office, Having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Patent Law,

Qatar to Access the Madrid Protocol

Qatar to Access the Madrid Protocol

Madrid Protocol Concerning the International Registration of Marks

metaverse food trademark

EUIPO Rejected the Registration of the Metaverse Food Trademark

The “Metaverse food” case was reviewed by the Board of Appeal of EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), which ultimately rejected the trademark application.

Romania Becomes Part of the Unitary Patent System: Expansion Set for September 2024

Romania Becomes Part of the Unitary Patent System: Expansion Set for September 2024

Romania will officially join the Unitary Patent System on September 1, 2024, after depositing its instrument of ratification on May 31, 2024.

No Likelihood of Confusion Between Shopify and Shoppi Trademarks

No Likelihood of Confusion Between Shopify and Shoppi Trademarks

On its Academy platform EUIPO discusses a trademark dispute involving Community trademark “Shopify” and its registered classes 9, 35, 36 and 42. The case analysis emphasizes the criteria for assessing the likelihood of confusion (LOC) between trademarks, particularly highlighting the importance of the distinctiveness of earlier marks.

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Banksy’s Monkey’s Trademark Registered in “Bad Faith” according to EUIPO

The “Case law bit: Banksy’s monkey” on EUIPO Academy Learning Portal discusses the case of Banksy’s “Monkey Sign” artwork trademark registered in bad faith. This case illustrates that the trademark was registered with the intent to misuse the system rather than for legitimate commercial purposes. The decision highlights that the registrant aimed to exploit the […]

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Free webinar: The road to trademark protection

The road to trademark protection is an interactive webinar where 3 experts with over 30 years of combined experience will unveil tips and tricks to help trademark owners to understand how to maintain and leverage their trademark rights.

European Inventor Award

European Inventor Award 2022 – an invitation to European patent attorneys by the EPO

The European Inventor Award organised every year by the European Patent Office, and supported by epi, broke new ground in 2021 and was held in an all-digital format for the first time in its history. The live ceremony reached thousands of viewers worldwide, and subsequent media coverage has been impressive, receiving over 3 500 reports in journals, blogs, websites […]

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China – intellectual property key for innovation

China will take new steps to reform government functions regarding intellectual property to facilitate entrepreneurial activity and innovation and boost innovation by market entities, the State Council’s Executive Meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on Tuesday. “Protecting intellectual property is protecting innovation,” Li said. “This is a key part of our effort in fostering […]

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The Eurasian Patent Office is starting to accept Eurasian Applications for Industrial Designs

The Eurasian Patent Office informs that the acceptance of applications for the grant of Eurasian industrial designs patents will start on June 1, 2021.  In accordance with Article 22 (4) of the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention of September 9, 1994 (Protocol), please note that Eurasian design patents […]

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IPR protection in China – Annual report

The national-level Intellectual Property Court in Beijing has accepted 5,121 cases, with 4,220 of them concluded since its establishment in 2019, according to a report released by the Court.

Read this before registering your trademark in Russia

Read this before registering your trademark in Russia

You can save hundreds and thousands of dollars for your company and your clients. I have been dealing a lot with provisional refusals of international trademarks in Russia.

Shenzhen

Shenzhen is China’s leader in PCT and trademark filings

Shenzhen, a young innovative city in South China, has maintained its national leading position across major intellectual property indexes this year, with double-digit growth in most areas.

EU Intellectual Property Action Plan

EU Intellectual Property Action Plan adoption

Economic resilience & recovery: for whom? On November 25th, 2020, the European Commission published a new Action Plan on Intellectual Property to promote a more coherent EU-wide approach and ensure global level playing field.

Fax will no longer be a means to communicate with the EUIPO from 1 March 2021

Fax will no longer be a means to communicate with the EUIPO from 1 March 2021

The entry into force of the Decision of EUIPO Executive Director No EX-20-9 will bring an important change to the Office’s official means of communication. Fax will no longer be a means to communicate with the EUIPO from 1 March 2021. The decision has been driven by the fact that fax is no longer reliable […]

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