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UK – Korea Collaborative Research Intellectual Property Toolkit Launched

UK – Korea Collaborative Research Intellectual Property Toolkit Launched

A new IP toolkit designed to help UK and Korean universities and industry manage their IP in collaborative research projects was recently launched at an event co-hosted by Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the British Embassy in Korea. This toolkit allows non experts to negotiate IP agreements on the handling of IP prior to […]

A new IP toolkit designed to help UK and Korean universities and industry manage their IP in collaborative research projects was recently launched at an event co-hosted by Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the British Embassy in Korea. This toolkit allows non experts to negotiate IP agreements on the handling of IP prior to […]
The Annual Report of ROSPATENT 2013

The Annual Report of ROSPATENT 2013

The Annual Report of the Russian Federation patent office (ROSPATENT) for 2013 is published and may be found at http://www.rupto.ru/rupto/portal/3424f125-cabe-11e3-b7c0-9c8e9921fb2c?lang=en source:ROSPATENT

The Annual Report of the Russian Federation patent office (ROSPATENT) for 2013 is published and may be found at http://www.rupto.ru/rupto/portal/3424f125-cabe-11e3-b7c0-9c8e9921fb2c?lang=en source:ROSPATENT
Algeria remains on the Priority Watch List for 2014

Algeria remains on the Priority Watch List for 2014

The USTR report shows the appreciation of the United States for Algeria’s efforts on intellectual property awareness, its accession to the WIPO Internet Treaties, and the “improved coordination of enforcement agencies”. On the other side, the reason Algeria remains on the Priority Watch List for 2014 is the prohibiting of the import for some pharmaceutical […]

The USTR report shows the appreciation of the United States for Algeria’s efforts on intellectual property awareness, its accession to the WIPO Internet Treaties, and the “improved coordination of enforcement agencies”. On the other side, the reason Algeria remains on the Priority Watch List for 2014 is the prohibiting of the import for some pharmaceutical […]
Slovenia: Patent Applications Increase, Trademark And Design Applications Decrease In 2013

Slovenia: Patent Applications Increase, Trademark And Design Applications Decrease In 2013

The Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) has recently published its annual report for 2013, which includes statistics related to patents, designs and trademarks. According to the report, the total number of all patent applications increased compared to the previous year, which the SIPO explains as an increased interest of foreigners in the Slovenian market. The […]

The Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) has recently published its annual report for 2013, which includes statistics related to patents, designs and trademarks. According to the report, the total number of all patent applications increased compared to the previous year, which the SIPO explains as an increased interest of foreigners in the Slovenian market. The […]
Slovenia: Patent Applications Increase, Trademark And Design Applications Decrease In 2013

Slovenia: Patent Applications Increase, Trademark And Design Applications Decrease In 2013

The Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) has recently published its annual report for 2013, which includes statistics related to patents, designs and trademarks. According to the report, the total number of all patent applications increased compared to the previous year, which the SIPO explains as an increased interest of foreigners in the Slovenian market. The […]

The Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) has recently published its annual report for 2013, which includes statistics related to patents, designs and trademarks. According to the report, the total number of all patent applications increased compared to the previous year, which the SIPO explains as an increased interest of foreigners in the Slovenian market. The […]
Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Term

Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Term

On 20th of February was issued a Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Terms. The communication and the implemented change of practice is result of the issued on 19/06/2012 ruling of the Court  in Case C-307/10 “IP Translator”, giving the following answers to the referred questions: 1 – Directive 2008/95 must be interpreted as […]

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On 20th of February was issued a Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Terms. The communication and the implemented change of practice is result of the issued on 19/06/2012 ruling of the Court  in Case C-307/10 “IP Translator”, giving the following answers to the referred questions: 1 – Directive 2008/95 must be interpreted as […]

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Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Term

Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Term

On 20th of February was issued a Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Terms. The communication and the implemented change of practice is result of the issued on 19/06/2012 ruling of the Court  in Case C-307/10 “IP Translator”, giving the following answers to the referred questions: 1 – Directive 2008/95 must be interpreted as […]

On 20th of February was issued a Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Terms. The communication and the implemented change of practice is result of the issued on 19/06/2012 ruling of the Court  in Case C-307/10 “IP Translator”, giving the following answers to the referred questions: 1 – Directive 2008/95 must be interpreted as […]
Expozitia lucrarilor de creatie ale studentilor UTM sub genericul „Creatia deschide universul”

Expozitia lucrarilor de creatie ale studentilor UTM sub genericul „Creatia deschide universul”

Pe 8 mai 2014, la Universitatea Tehnica din Moldova (UTM), in Pavilionul Expozitional din campusul „Rascani”, a avut loc Expozitia lucrarilor ingineresti ale studentilor UTM sub genericul „Creatia deschide universul”, dedicata Zilei Europei. Evenimentul a reunit cadre didactice, elevi din clasele liceale absolvente, studenti, precum si reprezentantii agentilor economici, care au avut ocazia de a […]

Exhibition of creative works of TUM students entitled “Creation Opens the Universe”

Exhibition of creative works of TUM students entitled “Creation Opens the Universe”

On May 8, 2014, at the Technical University of Moldova (TUM), in the Exhibition Hall of the campus “Rascani”, was held the Exhibition of engineering works of TUM students entitled “Creation Opens the Universe”, dedicated to Europe Day. The event brought together teachers, pupils of graduate lyceum grades, students, and representatives of economic agents that […]

USPTO Proposes Reducing Certain Trademark Fees To Lower Costs And Promote Efficiency For Customers

USPTO Proposes Reducing Certain Trademark Fees To Lower Costs And Promote Efficiency For Customers

USPTO also proposes new TEAS Reduced Fee filing option Washington– The U.S. Commerce Department’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to reduce fees for many new trademark applications and most renewals of registration. USPTO also proposes a new Trademark Electronic Application System Reduced Fee (TEAS RF) filing option […]

Positive development for China

Positive development for China

In The 2014 Special 301 Report USTR announced that in August 2013 were published key amendments to China’s Trademark Law as:  provisions to combat “trademark squatting”, expanding protection to sound marks, permission of multi-class registration, and streamline application and appeal procedures. However, The United States is still expecting from China more legislative reforms in order […]

Rencontre entre l’IMPI et l’OEB

Rencontre entre l’IMPI et l’OEB

L’OEB a annoncé  la réunion qui a eu lieu à Mexique, des directeurs de l’Institut mexicain de la propriété industrielle (IMPI) et l’Office européen des brevets (OEB), lors de laquelle ils ont convenu de renforcer  leur coopération de support de l’innovation. Il y avait aussi une rencontre entre le Président de l’OEB, Benoît Battistelli, le […]

The Judgment of Trademark Likelihood Confusion

The Judgment of Trademark Likelihood Confusion

According to “Examination Guidelines on Likelihood of Confusion” for trademarks, when two trademarks are considered similar, the overall impressions conveyed by the two trademarks are similar. If they are labeled on the same or similar goods/services, consumers with common knowledge and experience, who exercise a normal level of attention when shopping, may be confused about […]

According to “Examination Guidelines on Likelihood of Confusion” for trademarks, when two trademarks are considered similar, the overall impressions conveyed by the two trademarks are similar. If they are labeled on the same or similar goods/services, consumers with common knowledge and experience, who exercise a normal level of attention when shopping, may be confused about […]
The Australian Intellectual Property Report 2014 launched

The Australian Intellectual Property Report 2014 launched

On the 24 th of April was released the second Australian Intellectual Property Report, a comprehensive overview of Australia’s IP system and how we compare globally. A useful resource for business, industry and academics, the report provides detailed analysis of the role of IP in our economy, the activity of Australian businesses, and emerging IP […]

Italy is removed from the Watch List in the 2014 Special 301 Report

Italy is removed from the Watch List in the 2014 Special 301 Report

The Special 301 Report for 2014 issued Italy’s removal from the Watch List as a result of accepting the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority’s (AGCOM) in 2013. The regulations were adopted to fight internet piracy by effective and adequate mechanisms. This is considered as a major achievement for Italy in Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, […]

The Special 301 Report for 2014 issued Italy’s removal from the Watch List as a result of accepting the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority’s (AGCOM) in 2013. The regulations were adopted to fight internet piracy by effective and adequate mechanisms. This is considered as a major achievement for Italy in Intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, […]
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