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€5000 prize available for students in EPO innovation contest
As part of the European Patent Office’s (EPO) celebration of the 40th anniversary of the European Patent Convention (EPC) the EPO is staging an Innovation Contest for students in the European Patent Organisation’s member states. The contest is open to students of all disciplines who are at least 18 years old, and enrolled at a university, college […]
As part of the European Patent Office’s (EPO) celebration of the 40th anniversary of the European Patent Convention (EPC) the EPO is staging an Innovation Contest for students in the European Patent Organisation’s member states. The contest is open to students of all disciplines who are at least 18 years old, and enrolled at a university, college […]
Documentary „Counterfeit Culture“
Counterfeiting goods of any kind has become a common practice, thousands of people are engaged in the production of imitations. Unfortunately, very few consumers realize how dangerous to their health can be the use of non-original products. Namely for this reason, the documentary „Counterfeit Culture”, was created. The film that will have its TV premierre […]
EU patent: extracts from the 3 votes
Exterior shot of the EP, Strasbourg - Vote and results of the vote on the first resolution: 683 voting 484 in favour 164 against 35 abstentions - Cutaways of Bernard RAPKAY (S&D, DE), rapporteur - Vote and results of the vote on the second resolution: 682 voting, 481 in favour, 152 against, 49 abstentions - Cutaways of Raffaele BALDASSARE (EPP, IT), Rapporteur - Vote and results of the vote on the second resolution: 682 voting, 483 in favour, 161 against, 38 abstentions - Cutaways of Klaus-Heiner LEHNE (EPP, DE) - Statement by Michel Barnier, Commissioner in charge of internal market and services - Applauses
Exterior shot of the EP, Strasbourg - Vote and results of the vote on the first resolution: 683 voting 484 in favour 164 against 35 abstentions - Cutaways of Bernard RAPKAY (S&D, DE), rapporteur - Vote and results of the vote on the second resolution: 682 voting, 481 in favour, 152 against, 49 abstentions - Cutaways of Raffaele BALDASSARE (EPP, IT), Rapporteur - Vote and results of the vote on the second resolution: 682 voting, 483 in favour, 161 against, 38 abstentions - Cutaways of Klaus-Heiner LEHNE (EPP, DE) - Statement by Michel Barnier, Commissioner in charge of internal market and services - Applauses
European patent: extracts from the joint debate
Exterior shot of the European Parliament, Strasbourg - Statement by Loucas LOUCA, Council - Statement by Michel Barnier, Commissioner responsible for internal market and services - Statement by Alajos MESZAROS (EPP, SK) - Statement by Tadeusz ZWIEFKA (EPP, PL) - Statement by Sajjad KARIM (ECR, UK) - Statement by Antonio LOPEZ-ISTURIZ WHITE (EPP, ES) - Statement by Christian ENGSTROM (Greens/EFA, SE) - Statement by Jacky HENIN (GUE/NGL, FR) - Cutaways
Exterior shot of the European Parliament, Strasbourg - Statement by Loucas LOUCA, Council - Statement by Michel Barnier, Commissioner responsible for internal market and services - Statement by Alajos MESZAROS (EPP, SK) - Statement by Tadeusz ZWIEFKA (EPP, PL) - Statement by Sajjad KARIM (ECR, UK) - Statement by Antonio LOPEZ-ISTURIZ WHITE (EPP, ES) - Statement by Christian ENGSTROM (Greens/EFA, SE) - Statement by Jacky HENIN (GUE/NGL, FR) - Cutaways
European patent: extracts from the statements by the rapporteurs
Exterior view of the European Parliament, Strasbourg - Statements by Bernhard RAPKAY (S&D, DE) - Statements by Raffaele BALDASSARRE (EPP, IT) - Statement by Klaus-Heiner LEHNE (EPP, DE), Rapporteur - Cutaways
Exterior view of the European Parliament, Strasbourg - Statements by Bernhard RAPKAY (S&D, DE) - Statements by Raffaele BALDASSARRE (EPP, IT) - Statement by Klaus-Heiner LEHNE (EPP, DE), Rapporteur - Cutaways
Tobacco Products Directive Risks Undermining IP Rights in EU Market
Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP), an initiative of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), is concerned that measures included within the newly introduced EU Tobacco Products Directive will result in a backwash of unintended negative consequences, undermining intellectual property (IP) rights and increasing the problem of counterfeiting throughout the EU. The ability […]
EU patents to cost up to 80% less
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted for a new unitary European Union (EU) patent regime, which will cut the costs of EU patents by up to 80%. After more than 30 years of talks, a series of three separate votes in the Parliament on December 11 approved the EU patent „package,“ which covers […]
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted for a new unitary European Union (EU) patent regime, which will cut the costs of EU patents by up to 80%. After more than 30 years of talks, a series of three separate votes in the Parliament on December 11 approved the EU patent „package,“ which covers […]
WIPO Reports Growing IP Filings Worldwide
Geneva, December 11, 2012 The World Intellectual Property Organization reports the continuing growth in numbers of applications for Plant Breeders’ Rights worldwide. In 2011 the increase in filings amounted for 7.8% – the fastest growth rate since 2007. The European Union, China, United States of America, Japan and Ukraine are in the lead by the number […]
Bad-Faith Trade Mark Registrations in China
Prior trade mark registrations, also called ‘bad-faith registrations’, are a significant problem that many European companies encounter in China. This process commonly involves a Chinese company first registering the trade mark of a foreign company in China with the express intention of selling it back to the foreign company at an inflated price. Finding out […]
Doubts about Lack of Transparency and Expected Results in the Upcoming Exams for Industrial Property Representatives
According to the national Intellectual property portal IP Bugaria, the organization of the industrial property representatives exam runs in gross violation of its Instructions for implementation and the generally accepted social and EU principles for transparency. For example until this moment the list of the composition from which members for the examining committee will be […]
According to the national Intellectual property portal IP Bugaria, the organization of the industrial property representatives exam runs in gross violation of its Instructions for implementation and the generally accepted social and EU principles for transparency. For example until this moment the list of the composition from which members for the examining committee will be […]
Prada Blocks “MIU MIU” Wedding Dress
Well-known Italian luxury brand Prada Limited Company (Prada) recently won a trademark lawsuit at the first instance by citing the relevant rights of its sub-brand “MIU MIU” in China. The court held that the trademark “Miu Miu” the natural person Chen filed on wedding dress constitutes similarity with the three trademarks referenced by Prada. The […]
Shanghai Court Legally Protects French Hennessy’ Name and Trademarks
French Hennessy, a well-known brandy manufacturer, recently prevails in a trademark dispute. Shanghai No.1 Intermediate People’s Court rules that the co-defendants, Hebei Changli Jinhai Wine Company, Shanghai Guangli Trade Company, Li Guofei, Guo Ziruo, commit infringement and unfair competition. In 1995, French Hennessy set up an office in Beijing and started business in China with […]