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EU patent: Parliament gives go-ahead for enhanced cooperation
The European Parliament gave its consent on Tuesday for a common EU patent system to be created using the enhanced cooperation procedure. In December 2010, twelve Member States made a request to launch such a procedure, after it was concluded that not all the Member States could agree on an EU-wide patent system. All the […]
Global anti-counterfeiting and piracy congress to meet in Paris
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Secretary General Jean-Guy Carrier will join French Economy, Finance and Industry Minister Christine Lagarde at the opening of the Sixth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy in Paris on 2 February 2011 to address the question of building respect for intellectual property in a balanced and sustainable way. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Francis Gurry and his counterparts at INTERPOL, Ronald Noble, and the World Custom’s Organization (WCO), Kunio Mikuriya, are also billed to address delegates during the opening ceremony.
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Secretary General Jean-Guy Carrier will join French Economy, Finance and Industry Minister Christine Lagarde at the opening of the Sixth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy in Paris on 2 February 2011 to address the question of building respect for intellectual property in a balanced and sustainable way. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Francis Gurry and his counterparts at INTERPOL, Ronald Noble, and the World Custom’s Organization (WCO), Kunio Mikuriya, are also billed to address delegates during the opening ceremony.
KENYA – Understanding the Anti-Counterfeit Agency
The Anti-Counterfeit Agency of Kenya is established under section 3 of the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008. Headquartered in Nairobi and under the Ministry of Industrialization, the functions of the nascent statutory body are to:- (a) Enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting (b) Combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods in […]
The Anti-Counterfeit Agency of Kenya is established under section 3 of the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008. Headquartered in Nairobi and under the Ministry of Industrialization, the functions of the nascent statutory body are to:- (a) Enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting (b) Combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods in […]
New Supreme Court Patent Case
The Supreme Court agreed today to hear a patent case that challenges the existing clear and convincing standard of review for proving invalidity of an issued patent, as to high. The outcome of this case is significant to all United States patents. The case is captioned Microsoft v. i4i. The question presented to the Supreme […]
The term of bad faith in the application of a trade mark
In a judgment from 19 February 2009 (signature VI SA/Wa 1917/08) District Administrative Court in Warsaw overruled the decision of the Polish Patent Office in the subject of annulling the right of protection for the trade mark “corotape” issued as a result of a submitted opposition claiming bad faith of the applicant and the fact […]
In a judgment from 19 February 2009 (signature VI SA/Wa 1917/08) District Administrative Court in Warsaw overruled the decision of the Polish Patent Office in the subject of annulling the right of protection for the trade mark “corotape” issued as a result of a submitted opposition claiming bad faith of the applicant and the fact […]
The term of bad faith in the application of a trade mark
In a judgment from 19 February 2009 (signature VI SA/Wa 1917/08) District Administrative Court in Warsaw overruled the decision of the Polish Patent Office in the subject of annulling the right of protection for the trade mark “corotape” issued as a result of a submitted opposition claiming bad faith of the applicant and the fact […]
In a judgment from 19 February 2009 (signature VI SA/Wa 1917/08) District Administrative Court in Warsaw overruled the decision of the Polish Patent Office in the subject of annulling the right of protection for the trade mark “corotape” issued as a result of a submitted opposition claiming bad faith of the applicant and the fact […]
New Swiss Patent Court To Start In 2011
At the beginning of 2011 a major court reform will become effective in Switzerlands. With the Patent Court Act, a national special court has been created which will be the only competent court for resolving disputes regarding patent law infringements and legalities. So far patent law infringement disputes have been resolved by courts of the […]
At the beginning of 2011 a major court reform will become effective in Switzerlands. With the Patent Court Act, a national special court has been created which will be the only competent court for resolving disputes regarding patent law infringements and legalities. So far patent law infringement disputes have been resolved by courts of the […]
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS – Much Expectation Yet No Law in Sight
Kenya’s coffee is a preferred beverage of many worldwide. Kenya’s tea is equally brewed in many homes and restaurants all over the world. The sad news is that it seems to be quite some time before these (among other exports), will be registered as Kenyan brands under what is known as geographical indications or simply […]
Kenya’s coffee is a preferred beverage of many worldwide. Kenya’s tea is equally brewed in many homes and restaurants all over the world. The sad news is that it seems to be quite some time before these (among other exports), will be registered as Kenyan brands under what is known as geographical indications or simply […]
EAST AFRICA – Anti-counterfeiting Efforts Receive a Boost
Anti-counterfeiting efforts in East Africa went a notch higher, with the first ever Regional Anti-Illicit Trade Conference being held in Nairobi, Kenya on 6th and 7th October 2010. The event was hosted by the East African Business Council (EABC); in partnership with the Government of Kenya and the East African Community Secretariat. According to EABC, […]
Anti-counterfeiting efforts in East Africa went a notch higher, with the first ever Regional Anti-Illicit Trade Conference being held in Nairobi, Kenya on 6th and 7th October 2010. The event was hosted by the East African Business Council (EABC); in partnership with the Government of Kenya and the East African Community Secretariat. According to EABC, […]
Impact of the En Banc Hyatt v. Kappos Decision on Patent Prosecution
By Rick Neifeld, Neifeld IP Law, PC The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a significant patent law decision on 11/8/2010, affording patent applicants whose claims have been denied by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) additional rights of review. This case suggests filing appeals in response to final actions, […]
Ground-breaking case on “Well Known” Mark underway before the Registrar of Trade Marks
A ground-breaking case dealing with the concept of “Well Known” mark as set out in the WTO TRIPS Agreement and the Paris Convention, is underway before the Kenyan Registrar of Trade Marks, IP Kenya has learnt. X filed an application to register a certain trademark which went on to the advertisement stage. This was opposed […]
A ground-breaking case dealing with the concept of “Well Known” mark as set out in the WTO TRIPS Agreement and the Paris Convention, is underway before the Kenyan Registrar of Trade Marks, IP Kenya has learnt. X filed an application to register a certain trademark which went on to the advertisement stage. This was opposed […]
Maori – Culture and Business
Maori are the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and their story is both long and intriguing. On the basis of oral records, archaeological finds and genetic analyses, historical treatises place the arrival of Maori in New Zealand in the thirteenth century AD. The origin of Maori has been reliably traced to the islands of […]
Maori are the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and their story is both long and intriguing. On the basis of oral records, archaeological finds and genetic analyses, historical treatises place the arrival of Maori in New Zealand in the thirteenth century AD. The origin of Maori has been reliably traced to the islands of […]
New EPO Vice-Presidents Appointed
The Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation chaired by Jesper Kongstad (Denmark) has appointed Belgian Willy Minnoye and German Raimund Lutz as Vice-Presidents of the European Patent Office. Willy Minnoye will be in charge of the EPO’s Directorate-General Operations, which is responsible for the examination of European patent applications and conducting of opposition proceedings […]
Избор на Нови Потпретседатели на ЕПО
Административниот совет на Европската Патентна Организација под претседателство на Jesper Kongstad (Данска) ги назначи Белгијанецот Willy Minnoye и германецот Raimund Lutz за нови потпретседатели на оваа организација. Willy Minnoye ќе биде одговорен во Генералната оператива на ЕПО директоратот којшто е задолжен за испитување на пријавите за патент и при процедурите на приговори во врска со […]
WIPO and Serbia Sign Cooperation Agreement
WIPO Director General Francis Gurry concluded a two-day official visit to the Republic of Serbia on October 26, 2010 during which he met a number of high level Government representatives, including Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković. Mr. Gurry and the Prime Minister signed an agreement laying out a framework for collaboration between WIPO and Serbia. Complete […]