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U.S. patent term for PCT U.S. national stage applications.

U.S. patent term for PCT U.S. national stage applications.

US patent term depends upon several factors.  One factor is when the application is filed in the USPTO.  Unconfirmed reports today indicate that the USPTO agreed, in court, yesterday, that the USPTO has been systematically providing a patent term that is shorter than the patent term mandated by statute, in certain PCT U.S. national stage applications.  Specifically, the […]

US patent term depends upon several factors.  One factor is when the application is filed in the USPTO.  Unconfirmed reports today indicate that the USPTO agreed, in court, yesterday, that the USPTO has been systematically providing a patent term that is shorter than the patent term mandated by statute, in certain PCT U.S. national stage applications.  Specifically, the […]
SCT Examines Trademark and Design Law and Practice

SCT Examines Trademark and Design Law and Practice

Geneva, June 29, 2009 UPD/2009/314   WIPO’s Standing Committee on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT), meeting from June 22 to 26, 2009, examined areas of possible convergence in industrial design law and practice, as well as questions relating to grounds for refusal of all types of marks and technical and procedural aspects of […]

Geneva, June 29, 2009 UPD/2009/314   WIPO’s Standing Committee on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT), meeting from June 22 to 26, 2009, examined areas of possible convergence in industrial design law and practice, as well as questions relating to grounds for refusal of all types of marks and technical and procedural aspects of […]
Rod Beckstrom Named ICANN CEO

Rod Beckstrom Named ICANN CEO

Rod Beckstrom is the new Chief Executive Officer and President of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).  Beckstrom is the former Director of the U.S. National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC).  The announcement of Beckstrom’s selection as CEO occurred at the conclusion of ICANN’s 35th international meeting in Sydney, Australia. Beckstrom has been an […]

Rod Beckstrom is the new Chief Executive Officer and President of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).  Beckstrom is the former Director of the U.S. National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC).  The announcement of Beckstrom’s selection as CEO occurred at the conclusion of ICANN’s 35th international meeting in Sydney, Australia. Beckstrom has been an […]
The hunt is on for Europe's best inventors

The hunt is on for Europe’s best inventors

European Inventor Award 2010 now open for proposals/ Closing date 12 September 2009 / Award Ceremony in Madrid next April / Entry submission at www.epo.org/european-inventor <http://www.epo.org/european-inventor> Munich/Brussels, 29 June 2009 – Europe’s capacity for innovation is a major factor in its progress and prosperity. Since 2006 the European Commission and the European Patent Office have […]

European Inventor Award 2010 now open for proposals/ Closing date 12 September 2009 / Award Ceremony in Madrid next April / Entry submission at www.epo.org/european-inventor <http://www.epo.org/european-inventor> Munich/Brussels, 29 June 2009 – Europe’s capacity for innovation is a major factor in its progress and prosperity. Since 2006 the European Commission and the European Patent Office have […]
PATRIX’ SEMINAR IN VILNIUS WITH ECTA’S COOPERATION

PATRIX’ SEMINAR IN VILNIUS WITH ECTA’S COOPERATION

On June 24 Patrix (World class IP Management Software) will organize a seminar in Vilnius which will be held at 3 pm at Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel - where a general presentation of Patricia® IP management system will be made.   Patrix will also attend the ECTA conference June 25-26, 2009    Sourec: Patrix  

On June 24 Patrix (World class IP Management Software) will organize a seminar in Vilnius which will be held at 3 pm at Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel - where a general presentation of Patricia® IP management system will be made.   Patrix will also attend the ECTA conference June 25-26, 2009    Sourec: Patrix  
FICPI Update – Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

FICPI Update – Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

In response to concerns raised about the transparency of the negotiations towards a proposed Anti- Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (“ACTA”), scheduled to resume next month, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has said that the public would be kept well informed and have opportunities to provide input. At last week’s FICPI Congress in Washington […]

In response to concerns raised about the transparency of the negotiations towards a proposed Anti- Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (“ACTA”), scheduled to resume next month, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has said that the public would be kept well informed and have opportunities to provide input. At last week’s FICPI Congress in Washington […]
Conference “Effectiveness and Accountancy of the Commercial Register in Bulgaria”

Conference “Effectiveness and Accountancy of the Commercial Register in Bulgaria”

AmCham Bulgaria half-day Conference entitled “Effectiveness and Accountancy of the Commercial Register in Bulgaria” to take place Thursday, June 18, 2009, Hilton Hotel Sofia, Mousalla Hall 2, starting 8:30 and closing at noon with a business luncheon.   The working language of the forum is Bulgarian. In case of registered international participants by Tuesday, June […]

AmCham Bulgaria half-day Conference entitled “Effectiveness and Accountancy of the Commercial Register in Bulgaria” to take place Thursday, June 18, 2009, Hilton Hotel Sofia, Mousalla Hall 2, starting 8:30 and closing at noon with a business luncheon.   The working language of the forum is Bulgarian. In case of registered international participants by Tuesday, June […]
WIPO appoints four Deputy Directors General (DDG) and three Assistant Directors General (ADG)

WIPO appoints four Deputy Directors General (DDG) and three Assistant Directors General (ADG)

A key WIPO decision-making body, meeting on June 15-16, 2009, endorsed proposals by Director General Francis Gurry for a new senior management team, consisting of four Deputy Directors General (DDG) and three Assistant Directors General (ADG).  The appointments of the DDGs and ADGs are effective from December 1, 2009, to November 30, 2014, following the expiry of the mandates […]

A key WIPO decision-making body, meeting on June 15-16, 2009, endorsed proposals by Director General Francis Gurry for a new senior management team, consisting of four Deputy Directors General (DDG) and three Assistant Directors General (ADG).  The appointments of the DDGs and ADGs are effective from December 1, 2009, to November 30, 2014, following the expiry of the mandates […]
IACC Global Ad Campaign Targeting Consumers of Counterfeit Goods

IACC Global Ad Campaign Targeting Consumers of Counterfeit Goods

New York City – Bob Barchiesi, President of the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition announced today the launch of a Global Public Service Ad Campaign joining forces the honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York, The New York City Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement, Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca, the Global Anti-Counterfeiting Group […]

New York City – Bob Barchiesi, President of the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition announced today the launch of a Global Public Service Ad Campaign joining forces the honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York, The New York City Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement, Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca, the Global Anti-Counterfeiting Group […]
MEETING OF OHIM ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

MEETING OF OHIM ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

At the last meeting of OHIM’s Administrative Board, MARQUES took part as an observer. The representative of the Association was Tove Grauland, who together with the representatives of INTA, BUSINESSEUROPE, ECTA and AIM has been invited to attend non-confidential parts of these meetings for a period of two years. The agenda of the meeting of […]

At the last meeting of OHIM’s Administrative Board, MARQUES took part as an observer. The representative of the Association was Tove Grauland, who together with the representatives of INTA, BUSINESSEUROPE, ECTA and AIM has been invited to attend non-confidential parts of these meetings for a period of two years. The agenda of the meeting of […]
Patent Cooperation Treaty’ Working Group

Patent Cooperation Treaty’ Working Group

Second Session, Geneva, May 4 - 8, 2009

Second Session, Geneva, May 4 - 8, 2009
WORLD COPYRIGHT SUMMIT

WORLD COPYRIGHT SUMMIT

09 June, 2009 - 10 June, 2009

09 June, 2009 - 10 June, 2009
IP BUSINESS CONGRESS

IP BUSINESS CONGRESS

From 21st to 31rd June 2009, will be held IP Business Congress /IPBC/, which will be placed in Chicago. The IPBC brings together a faculty of speakers who have successfully devised and implemented strategies to create IP value in companies across the world. Some of the corporate heads taking part in the IPBC are Microsoft’s Horacio […]

From 21st to 31rd June 2009, will be held IP Business Congress /IPBC/, which will be placed in Chicago. The IPBC brings together a faculty of speakers who have successfully devised and implemented strategies to create IP value in companies across the world. Some of the corporate heads taking part in the IPBC are Microsoft’s Horacio […]
2009 WASHINGTON FICPI CONGRESS

2009 WASHINGTON FICPI CONGRESS

June 7/8/10, 2009

June 7/8/10, 2009
ICC appoints seasoned international executive as new Secretary General

ICC appoints seasoned international executive as new Secretary General

June 2, 2009 Paris

June 2, 2009 Paris
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