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Finally – France accedes to the UPOV 1991 Act
On 27 April, France deposited its instrument of ratification of the 1991 Act of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. France, which is already one of the seventy members of UPOV, is the fiftieth member to become bound by the 1991 Act of the UPOV Convention. The 1991 Act will […]
On 27 April, France deposited its instrument of ratification of the 1991 Act of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. France, which is already one of the seventy members of UPOV, is the fiftieth member to become bound by the 1991 Act of the UPOV Convention. The 1991 Act will […]
The first instance verdict on Crayon Shin-chan
The Shanghai Municipal No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court gave its first instance verdict on the copyright lawsuit of Crayon Shin-chan on March 23, 2012. Shanghai Enjia Economy and Trade Development Co Ltd was ordered to stop infringement and pay RMB 300,000 ($47,000) to Futabasha Co Ltd in compensation. ‘Crayon Shin-chan’ is a cartoon character in […]
Key case for Apple drags on in China
The final instance (second instance) hearing of the dispute between Apple Inc and Proview Technology (Shenzhen) Co Ltd over the use of the iPad trademark, was held in the Guangdong High People’s Court on February 29. The cause of this dispute can be traced back 11 years. ProviewTaipei, like Proview Shenzhen a subsidiary of Proview […]
Impact of new provisions
Invention, utility model and design are the three types of patent rights available in China. Chinese Patent Law and the Implementing Regulations include interesting provisions related to protecting the same invention-creation using both the invention patent and utility model patent. These provisions seem to have raised awareness of the Chinese utility model among applicants, especially […]
Тhe Indonesian Patent Office has announced
As stipulated under Article 115 paragraph (2) of the Patent Law no:14/2001 as shown hereinbelow: Article 115 (1) If within 3 (three) consecutive years a Patent Holder has not paid the annual fees as stipulated in Article 18 and Article 114, the relevant Patent shall be deemed void commencing from the date constituting the time […]
As stipulated under Article 115 paragraph (2) of the Patent Law no:14/2001 as shown hereinbelow: Article 115 (1) If within 3 (three) consecutive years a Patent Holder has not paid the annual fees as stipulated in Article 18 and Article 114, the relevant Patent shall be deemed void commencing from the date constituting the time […]
Academic Entrepreneurship, Innovations and Bulgaria
Ivan Chalakov is Associate Professor of Sociology in Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” and at the same time is the head of the Group for research of technologies at the Institute of Sociologies in BAS (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences). His research interests are in the field of sociology of science and technologies and economics of the […]
Ivan Chalakov is Associate Professor of Sociology in Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” and at the same time is the head of the Group for research of technologies at the Institute of Sociologies in BAS (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences). His research interests are in the field of sociology of science and technologies and economics of the […]
Transitional period for applications for PBR in SERBIA ends in June
Since 10 June 2009 a new PBR law is in force in the Republic of Serbia. The law includes a transitional provision, which allows breeders – for a period of three years – to apply for PBR in Serbia for varieties, which do not meet the novelty criterion anymore (being on the market in Serbia […]
Caraco Pharmaceutical v. Novo Nordisk
The Supreme Court rendered a decision yesterday, in Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, LTD. v. Novo Nordisk A/S, 566 U.S. ___ (2012). This case deals with the right to contest patent information submitted to the FDA to support market exclusivity. The holding, copied below, is self explanatory: When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluates an application […]
The new Romanian Trademark Law
On May 9, 2010 a new, long awaited, trademark has entered into force in Romania. The process for the adoption of this new law started back in 2006 and it was initially intended to come into force in 2007 once Romania joined the EU. Due to some political disputes that exceeded the object of the […]
On May 9, 2010 a new, long awaited, trademark has entered into force in Romania. The process for the adoption of this new law started back in 2006 and it was initially intended to come into force in 2007 once Romania joined the EU. Due to some political disputes that exceeded the object of the […]
Brief Introduction to Key Points of the Amendment to the Trademark Act in Taiwan
1. Motives and Timeline of the Amendment Under the rapid development of industries and businesses and vigorous and diverse changes in the models of business and trading of recent years, many provisions of the Trademark Act 2003 (hereinafter, “the Act”) are insufficient for practical application. Furthermore, provisions pertaining to trademark infringement also give rise to […]
The TW-Support Using The PPH Agreement (TW-SUPA) And The Related Official Fee Were Effective As Of March 1, 2012
As announced by the TIPO on March 3, 2012, the TW-Support Using the PPH Agreement (TW-SUPA) was effective on March 1, 2012 and the related official fee is NT$4,000 (about US$140). The amended regulation of the official fee was also effective as of March 1, 2012. The PPH pilot program between the Taiwan Intellectual Property […]
The New Trademark Act Will Be Enforced on July 1, 2012
According to the News announced by the TIPO on March 27, 2012, the new Trademark Act will be enforced on July 1, 2012 as prescribed by the Executive Yuan. For more details about the new Trademark Act, please refer to our Newsletter issued in February 2012. We will be pleased to provide you with the […]
Roundtable on USPTO’s Practice Regarding Identifications of Goods and Services
As part of the Trademark Operation’s continuing series of roundtable discussions to gather stakeholder views on important issues, a roundtable on USPTO’s practice regarding identifications of goods and services will be held at the USPTO on February 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The session, entitled “Future Plans for USPTO ID-Class Practice,” will be […]
Accession by Bosnia and Herzegovina of The Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol
The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) presents his compliments to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and has the honor to notify the deposit by the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on January 24, 2012, of its instrument of accession to the Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol, adopted […]
CIOPORA’s Miami Getaway: Annual General Meeting 2012 will focus on IP Protection in Americas
Miami Beach, FL, April 23-27, 2012 - CIOPORA is going to the other side of the big pond for its Annual General Meeting 2012. American breeders are heartily welcome to join in on a range of events in order to discuss the needs of the industry in the field of Intellectual Property Protection.
Miami Beach, FL, April 23-27, 2012 - CIOPORA is going to the other side of the big pond for its Annual General Meeting 2012. American breeders are heartily welcome to join in on a range of events in order to discuss the needs of the industry in the field of Intellectual Property Protection.