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The US Department of state –  country report on human rights for 2013 – Bulgaria – concerns about media freedom and pluralism

The US Department of state – country report on human rights for 2013 – Bulgaria – concerns about media freedom and pluralism

The US Department of state ( Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor) issued its  Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2013. The section for Bulgaria shows concerns on the media environment in Bulgaria, including treats for the media pluralism as result of corporate and political pressure. The report states that: “ The law provides for freedom […]

The US Department of state ( Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor) issued its  Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2013. The section for Bulgaria shows concerns on the media environment in Bulgaria, including treats for the media pluralism as result of corporate and political pressure. The report states that: “ The law provides for freedom […]
Expert consultation of the Commission on Intellectual Property – AmCham  business  lunch with U.S. judges Raderjem

Expert consultation of the Commission on Intellectual Property – AmCham business lunch with U.S. judges Raderjem

Randall R. Rader : ” Intellectual property is quickly becoming the main ingredient of individual companies ” At the invitation of the Embassy of the United States in Slovenia and in cooperation with AmCham Commission on Intellectual Property in the context of a business lunch held discussions with top professionals to patents , Judge Randall […]

Randall R. Rader : ” Intellectual property is quickly becoming the main ingredient of individual companies ” At the invitation of the Embassy of the United States in Slovenia and in cooperation with AmCham Commission on Intellectual Property in the context of a business lunch held discussions with top professionals to patents , Judge Randall […]
Expert consultation of the Commission on Intellectual Property – AmCham  business  lunch with U.S. judges Raderjem

Expert consultation of the Commission on Intellectual Property – AmCham business lunch with U.S. judges Raderjem

Randall R. Rader : ” Intellectual property is quickly becoming the main ingredient of individual companies ” At the invitation of the Embassy of the United States in Slovenia and in cooperation with AmCham Commission on Intellectual Property in the context of a business lunch held discussions with top professionals to patents , Judge Randall […]

Randall R. Rader : ” Intellectual property is quickly becoming the main ingredient of individual companies ” At the invitation of the Embassy of the United States in Slovenia and in cooperation with AmCham Commission on Intellectual Property in the context of a business lunch held discussions with top professionals to patents , Judge Randall […]
MEPs endorsed plans to modernise rules for trade mark protection

MEPs endorsed plans to modernise rules for trade mark protection

Trade mark registration would be quicker, cheaper and more efficient for businesses under draft legislation approved by MEPs on Tuesday. Rules, which still need to be approved by EU member states, would modernize already existing trademark registration and protection rules to foster innovation and economic growth in the EU. “With 20 million companies in the […]

Drop in Patent Filings into Israel

Drop in Patent Filings into Israel

The Israel Patent Office has published official figures for 2013. Some 6185 patent applications were filed in 2013, of which 5,294 were Paris Convention or PCT National Phase Filings, and the remaining 891 were first filings. I’ve compared these figures to those in the 2012 Israel Patent Office Report and it would appear that these are the […]

The Israel Patent Office has published official figures for 2013. Some 6185 patent applications were filed in 2013, of which 5,294 were Paris Convention or PCT National Phase Filings, and the remaining 891 were first filings. I’ve compared these figures to those in the 2012 Israel Patent Office Report and it would appear that these are the […]
Нов рекорд во Европскиот патентен завод:Во 2013 г. добиени повеќе од 265 000 патентни пријави

Нов рекорд во Европскиот патентен завод:Во 2013 г. добиени повеќе од 265 000 патентни пријави

Европскиот патентен завод има добиено повеќе од 265 000 патентни пријави во 2013 г. Ова е зголемување од 2.8 % спрема 2012 г ( 257 700), како и најмногу пријави на сите времиња. Минатата година поради зголемениот квалитет на пребарување и на процесот EPO издаде и објави 66 700 патенти, што е со 1.7 % […]

AGEPI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AO IREX

AGEPI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AO IREX

On 20 February this year, Lilia Bolocan, Director General of the State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI) and Evan Tracz, Director of the Public Association, International Research & Exchanges Board “IREX”, Representative in the Republic of Moldova (AO IREX), signed a Memorandum of Understanding.  Memorandum signed between the two parties provides diversification and modernization of […]

AGEPI a semnat un Memorandum de Intelegere cu AO IREX

AGEPI a semnat un Memorandum de Intelegere cu AO IREX

Pe 20 februarie curent, Lilia Bolocan, Directorul general al Agentiei de Stat pentru Proprietatea Intelectuala (AGEPI) si Evan Tracz, Directorul Asociatiei Obstesti Reprezentanta din Republica Moldova a Consiliului pentru Cercetari si Schimburi Internationale ”IREX”(AO IREX), au semnat un Memorandumul de Intelegere.  Memorandumul semnat dintre cele doua parti prevede diversificarea si modernizarea serviciilor bibliotecilor publice, precum […]

How can you register a Benelux trademark?

How can you register a Benelux trademark?

If you want to register a Benelux trademark, you can apply directly for your trademark online on the site of the BOIP. The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) is the official body for the registration of trademarks and designs in the Benelux.  Completion of all formalities takes on average 4 to 6 months, after which your trademark […]

If you want to register a Benelux trademark, you can apply directly for your trademark online on the site of the BOIP. The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) is the official body for the registration of trademarks and designs in the Benelux.  Completion of all formalities takes on average 4 to 6 months, after which your trademark […]
How can you register a Benelux trademark?

How can you register a Benelux trademark?

If you want to register a Benelux trademark, you can apply directly for your trademark online on the site of the BOIP. The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) is the official body for the registration of trademarks and designs in the Benelux.  Completion of all formalities takes on average 4 to 6 months, after which your trademark […]

If you want to register a Benelux trademark, you can apply directly for your trademark online on the site of the BOIP. The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) is the official body for the registration of trademarks and designs in the Benelux.  Completion of all formalities takes on average 4 to 6 months, after which your trademark […]
Update on domain name disputes in Belgium: how to claim back a “.be” domain name?

Update on domain name disputes in Belgium: how to claim back a “.be” domain name?

In this article, I summarize the different ways to recover a Belgian “.be” internet domain name. In Belgium, there are two ways to recover a domain name that is registered by someone else. The first way is the “alternative dispute resolution” (“ADR”) service provided by Cepani[1] (for .be domain names) or ICANN (for .com, .net […]

In this article, I summarize the different ways to recover a Belgian “.be” internet domain name. In Belgium, there are two ways to recover a domain name that is registered by someone else. The first way is the “alternative dispute resolution” (“ADR”) service provided by Cepani[1] (for .be domain names) or ICANN (for .com, .net […]
Update on domain name disputes in Belgium: how to claim back a “.be” domain name?

Update on domain name disputes in Belgium: how to claim back a “.be” domain name?

In this article, I summarize the different ways to recover a Belgian “.be” internet domain name. In Belgium, there are two ways to recover a domain name that is registered by someone else. The first way is the “alternative dispute resolution” (“ADR”) service provided by Cepani[1] (for .be domain names) or ICANN (for .com, .net […]

In this article, I summarize the different ways to recover a Belgian “.be” internet domain name. In Belgium, there are two ways to recover a domain name that is registered by someone else. The first way is the “alternative dispute resolution” (“ADR”) service provided by Cepani[1] (for .be domain names) or ICANN (for .com, .net […]
Private copying levies: a balanced system to be modernised

Private copying levies: a balanced system to be modernised

New legislative proposal should be tabled to set EU rules on copyright exceptions and limitations for private copying, according to a non-legislative resolution voted by the Legal Affairs Committee on Tuesday. MEPs call for modernisation and transparency of existing private copying levies system so that consumers are better informed on the amounts and purpose of […]

Copyright and social media: rules of thumb under Belgian law

Copyright and social media: rules of thumb under Belgian law

Do the rules of copyright apply to social media as well? The answer is ‘yes, they do’, though there is often some more room for flexibility when it comes to their practical application. Few court cases on copyright and social media First, it is important to note that there are very few court cases on […]

Do the rules of copyright apply to social media as well? The answer is ‘yes, they do’, though there is often some more room for flexibility when it comes to their practical application. Few court cases on copyright and social media First, it is important to note that there are very few court cases on […]
Copyright and social media: rules of thumb under Belgian law

Copyright and social media: rules of thumb under Belgian law

Do the rules of copyright apply to social media as well? The answer is ‘yes, they do’, though there is often some more room for flexibility when it comes to their practical application. Few court cases on copyright and social media First, it is important to note that there are very few court cases on […]

Do the rules of copyright apply to social media as well? The answer is ‘yes, they do’, though there is often some more room for flexibility when it comes to their practical application. Few court cases on copyright and social media First, it is important to note that there are very few court cases on […]
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