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Accession to the Madrid Protocol: Trinidad and Tobago
On October 12, 2020, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago deposited with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) its instrument of accession to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (“the Madrid Protocol”). The Madrid Protocol will enter into force with respect to Trinidad and […]
Entry into force of the 2021 version of the eleventh edition of the Nice Classification
A new version of the eleventh edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (“Nice Classification”) will enter into force on January 1, 2021. This new version is available on the website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), at the following address: https://www.wipo.int/classifications/nice/en/. The 2021 […]
Strengthening Geographical Indications – online conference of the European Commission
The European Commission (DG AGRI -Directorate-General Agriculture and Rural Development) together with EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) are organising ‘Strengthening Geographical Indications (GIs) –on-line Conference 2020’, which will take place on 25-26 November 2020. This online event falls at the optimum moment in a major European Commission reform process: the Impact Assessment of the […]
Taiwan – Amendments to Guidelines for Design Examination in 2020
The newly amended Guidelines for Design Examination of Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) took effect as of November 1, 2020.
Beijing ramps up IPR protection
Beijing has embarked on strengthening intellectual property rights (IPR) protection as a way to optimize its business environment.
New intellectual property laws in Cyprus and Croatia
A few texts were recently added to the WIPO Lex database.
Promoting international security and stability in cyberspace
The Council of the European Union has decided to impose restrictive measures against six individuals and three entities responsible for or involved in various cyber-attacks. The measures include a travel ban and an asset freeze. Also, EU persons and entities are forbidden from making funds available to those listed.
Have your say!… on the EU Intellectual Property Action Plan.
The European Commission would like to hear your views. Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union states the duty of the European Commission to consult citizens and stakeholders, representing EU Member States, businesses and civil society organisations in all areas of Union action. It aims at increasing the EU’s democratic legitimacy and accountability in […]
The proof of use of a trademark for services rendered outside the territory in which it is registered
Spain: The scenarios in which proof of use can be required have increased. Thereby, in opposition, invalidity and revocation proceedings, the party being attacked can request the proof of use of the other party’s trademark (in addition to the revocation procedure for lack of use and as a defense in the scenario of the infringement).
Spain: The scenarios in which proof of use can be required have increased. Thereby, in opposition, invalidity and revocation proceedings, the party being attacked can request the proof of use of the other party’s trademark (in addition to the revocation procedure for lack of use and as a defense in the scenario of the infringement).
Оперативна програма „Иновации и конкурентоспособност” мярка «Подкрепа на микро и малки предприятия за преодоляване на икономическите последствия от пандемията COVID-19»
На 04.08.2020 г Ай Пи фор ол ООД стартира изпълнението на проект във връзка с преодоляване недостига на средства и липсата на ликвидност, настъпили в резултат от епидемичния взрив от COVID-19. Проектът се изпълнява в рамките на Оперативна програма „Иновации и конкурентоспособност” мярка «Подкрепа на микро и малки предприятия за преодоляване на икономическите последствия от […]
Sui generis regimes for the IP protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions
The World intellectual property organization has collected, compiled and made available online information on a number of national and regional sui generis regimes for the intellectual property protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.
EUIPO – DAS Depositing Office from July 11
DAS, WIPO’s Digital Access Service is an electronic system allowing priority documents and similar documents to be securely exchanged between participating intellectual property (IP) offices. The system makes it easier for applicants and offices to meet the requirements of the Paris Convention for certification in an electronic environment.
Joint trademarks and domain names protection
EUIPO and EURid, the .eu, .ею and .ευ TLD register are working to strengthen their cooperation. The aim of both organizations is to facilitate the activities of applicants and owners of trademarks and domain names, with a focus on small and medium enterprises.
COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Program for certain trademark and service mark applications
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is starting a new COVID-19 prioritized examination program for certain trademark and service mark applications. USPTO will accept petitions to advance the initial examination of applications for marks used to identify qualifying COVID-19 medical products and services.
Case law India – patent enforcement during post-grant opposition period
In February 2020 the Single Judge (“SJ”) of the Delhi High Court (“DHC”) passed a decision on the contentious issue of patent enforcement during post-grant opposition period. Section 25(2) of Indian patent law provides one year period from the date of publication of grant of a patent for giving a notice of opposition.