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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 […]
Ampelmännchen of the GDR registrable for printed matters

Ampelmännchen of the GDR registrable for printed matters

The German Patent Court recently helped the owner of a figurative mark to succeed with his complaint against the GPTO’s decision to partial cancellation concerning the protectability of the so called “walking GDR Ampelmännchen (the little figure at the traffic lights telling you it is safe to cross the road)” (see illustration). The German Patent […]

The German Patent Court recently helped the owner of a figurative mark to succeed with his complaint against the GPTO’s decision to partial cancellation concerning the protectability of the so called “walking GDR Ampelmännchen (the little figure at the traffic lights telling you it is safe to cross the road)” (see illustration). The German Patent […]
Ampelmännchen of the GDR registrable for printed matters

Ampelmännchen of the GDR registrable for printed matters

The German Patent Court recently helped the owner of a figurative mark to succeed with his complaint against the GPTO’s decision to partial cancellation concerning the protectability of the so called “walking GDR Ampelmännchen (the little figure at the traffic lights telling you it is safe to cross the road)” (see illustration). The German Patent […]

The German Patent Court recently helped the owner of a figurative mark to succeed with his complaint against the GPTO’s decision to partial cancellation concerning the protectability of the so called “walking GDR Ampelmännchen (the little figure at the traffic lights telling you it is safe to cross the road)” (see illustration). The German Patent […]
Ampelmännchen of the GDR registrable for printed matters

Ampelmännchen of the GDR registrable for printed matters

The German Patent Court recently helped the owner of a figurative mark to succeed with his complaint against the GPTO’s decision to partial cancellation concerning the protectability of the so called “walking GDR Ampelmännchen (the little figure at the traffic lights telling you it is safe to cross the road)” (see illustration). The German Patent […]

The German Patent Court recently helped the owner of a figurative mark to succeed with his complaint against the GPTO’s decision to partial cancellation concerning the protectability of the so called “walking GDR Ampelmännchen (the little figure at the traffic lights telling you it is safe to cross the road)” (see illustration). The German Patent […]
Updates of the patent agreements with Denmark, Japan and Korea from October 1, 2013

Updates of the patent agreements with Denmark, Japan and Korea from October 1, 2013

From October 1st 2013, the pilot programs relating to The Patent Prosecution Highway  (ATDB) of OPIC, implemented together with Denmark, Japan and Korea, have been extended. Pilot programs with Denmark and Korea will be replaced by the ATDB agreements for an indefinite period. The pilot program implemented with Japan will be extended for another three […]

From October 1st 2013, the pilot programs relating to The Patent Prosecution Highway  (ATDB) of OPIC, implemented together with Denmark, Japan and Korea, have been extended. Pilot programs with Denmark and Korea will be replaced by the ATDB agreements for an indefinite period. The pilot program implemented with Japan will be extended for another three […]
Mises à jour aux ententes relatives aux brevets conclues avec le Danemark, le Japon et la Corée débutant le 1er octobre 2013

Mises à jour aux ententes relatives aux brevets conclues avec le Danemark, le Japon et la Corée débutant le 1er octobre 2013

Dès le 1er octobre 2013, les programmes pilotes relatifs à l’Autoroute du Traitement des Demandes de Brevet (ATDB) de l’OPIC mis en œuvre avec le Danemark, le Japon et la Corée ont été prolongés. Les programmes pilotes mis en œuvre avec le Danemark et la Corée seront remplacés par des ententes relatives à l’ATDB, pour une durée indéterminée. Le programme pilote […]

Analysis of the New Belgian Copyright Act

Analysis of the New Belgian Copyright Act

In the course of 2014, the Belgian Copyright Act will be integrated into the new “Code of Economic Law.” It is the intention of the Belgian lawmakers to bring all federal economic legislation, including copyright but excluding trademark law (which is covered by the Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property) into one single code, so as […]

In the course of 2014, the Belgian Copyright Act will be integrated into the new “Code of Economic Law.” It is the intention of the Belgian lawmakers to bring all federal economic legislation, including copyright but excluding trademark law (which is covered by the Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property) into one single code, so as […]
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