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Swedish Vodka corporation sues radio station from Regensburg, Germany
The Swedish company „Absolut Company AB“, which distributes alcohols, in particular vodka, under its trademark “Absolut Vodka”, has sued the radio station “Absolut Radio” based in Regensburg, Germany. The well-known company from Sweden is of the opinion that the name of the radio station would easily lead to confusion among consumers and that advantage is […]
The Swedish company „Absolut Company AB“, which distributes alcohols, in particular vodka, under its trademark “Absolut Vodka”, has sued the radio station “Absolut Radio” based in Regensburg, Germany. The well-known company from Sweden is of the opinion that the name of the radio station would easily lead to confusion among consumers and that advantage is […]
The European Patent Office: more than 265 000 patent filings received in 2013
The EPO received more than 265 000 patent filings in 2013. This is a 2.8% increase over 2012 (257 700 filings), and a new all-time high. Last year, after a high-quality search and examination process, the EPO granted and published 66 700 patents, which was 1.7% more than in 2012 (65 600). “The figures underline […]
Jean-Michel Bérard, CEO of Esker, received the “Entrepreneur Award” 2013
In this tenth edition, the “Entrepreneur Award” 2013 of INPI, was received by Jean-Michel Bérard, CEO of the company Esker. Esker currently holds five patents, reflecting its ability to innovate and develop more and more efficient automation solutions. For 27 years, Esker has seized market trends changing repeatedly positioning to follow its customers in the […]
In this tenth edition, the “Entrepreneur Award” 2013 of INPI, was received by Jean-Michel Bérard, CEO of the company Esker. Esker currently holds five patents, reflecting its ability to innovate and develop more and more efficient automation solutions. For 27 years, Esker has seized market trends changing repeatedly positioning to follow its customers in the […]
Jean-Michel Bérard, CEO of Esker, received the “Entrepreneur Award” 2013
In this tenth edition, the “Entrepreneur Award” 2013 of INPI, was received by Jean-Michel Bérard, CEO of the company Esker. Esker currently holds five patents, reflecting its ability to innovate and develop more and more efficient automation solutions. For 27 years, Esker has seized market trends changing repeatedly positioning to follow its customers in the […]
In this tenth edition, the “Entrepreneur Award” 2013 of INPI, was received by Jean-Michel Bérard, CEO of the company Esker. Esker currently holds five patents, reflecting its ability to innovate and develop more and more efficient automation solutions. For 27 years, Esker has seized market trends changing repeatedly positioning to follow its customers in the […]
AGEPI va participa la Expozitia nationala „Fabricat in Moldova-2014”
In perioada 29 ianuarie – 02 februarie 2014, la CIE „Moldexpo”, va avea loc editia a XIII-a a Expozitiei nationale multiramurale „Fabricat in Moldova”, fiind unul dintre cele mai importante evenimente expozitionale din Republica Moldova, ce intruneste agenti economici din diverse domenii de activitate si regiuni ale tarii. Expozitia este organizata de Camera de Comert […]
AGEPI will participate in the National Exhibition “Made in Moldova-2014”
In the period of January 29 to February 2, 2014, at the IEC “Moldexpo”, will be held the thirteenth edition of the Multisectoral National Exhibition “Made in Moldova”, being one of the most important exhibition events in the Republic of Moldova, that brings together economic agents from various activity fields and regions of the country. […]
Launch of the Terminology Maintenance Console
The Terminology Maintenance Console (TMC) has been launched to allow EU national and regional IP offices to maintain the Harmonised Database of Goods and Services for trade mark classification. The Harmonised Database, fully compliant with the Nice classification system, is shared by IP Offices across Europe and it contains more than 60,000 terms in all […]
New EU-China Cooperation on Intellectual Property Rights
The New EU-China Cooperation on Intellectual Property Rights was officially launched in Beijing on Thursday, 16 January. The President of OHIM delivered a key note speech along with Assistant Minister Mr Zhang Xiangchen of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China In his speech, President Campinos highlighted OHIM’s commitment to cooperate with […]
Signing of the Charter “France-SME without counterfeiting”
The purpose of the platform “France-SME without counterfeiting” is to provide assistance to SME victims or potential victims of counterfeit. The Charter also establishes a national framework for cooperation promoting the establishment of regional commissions “without piracy” in the context of regional plans for the internationalization of companies. The implementation of this platform could be […]
The purpose of the platform “France-SME without counterfeiting” is to provide assistance to SME victims or potential victims of counterfeit. The Charter also establishes a national framework for cooperation promoting the establishment of regional commissions “without piracy” in the context of regional plans for the internationalization of companies. The implementation of this platform could be […]
Signing of the Charter “France-SME without counterfeiting”
The purpose of the platform “France-SME without counterfeiting” is to provide assistance to SME victims or potential victims of counterfeit. The Charter also establishes a national framework for cooperation promoting the establishment of regional commissions “without piracy” in the context of regional plans for the internationalization of companies. The implementation of this platform could be […]
The purpose of the platform “France-SME without counterfeiting” is to provide assistance to SME victims or potential victims of counterfeit. The Charter also establishes a national framework for cooperation promoting the establishment of regional commissions “without piracy” in the context of regional plans for the internationalization of companies. The implementation of this platform could be […]
New Bilateral PCT-PPH pilot programs
New Bilateral PCT-PPH pilot programs: Israel Patent Office and Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO); Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and KIPO; National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) (Portugal) and State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China; INPI (Portugal) and KIPO On 1 January 2014, new two-way PCT-PPH pilot programs started. Under these […]
TIPO will Accept Application for Accelerated Examination for Patent Applications in the field of Green Energy Technology
TIPO will Accept Application for Accelerated Examination for Patent Applications (AEP) in the field of Green Energy Technology from January 01, 2014 In order to encourage the development of green energy technology, Condition 4 for applying for accelerated examination is added and will be effective from January 01, 2014. As long as an invention patent […]
TIPO will Accept Application for Accelerated Examination for Patent Applications (AEP) in the field of Green Energy Technology from January 01, 2014 In order to encourage the development of green energy technology, Condition 4 for applying for accelerated examination is added and will be effective from January 01, 2014. As long as an invention patent […]
General meeting of CNAC 2013
The main lines of action of anti -counterfeiting have been defined. Senator Richard Yung wishes: more focus for the coming years on issues related to international cooperation, consumer awareness and on cyber counterfeiting. As concrete actions resulting from this meeting, should be mentioned: - The Charter “France -SME without piracy “developed by the National Committee […]
The main lines of action of anti -counterfeiting have been defined. Senator Richard Yung wishes: more focus for the coming years on issues related to international cooperation, consumer awareness and on cyber counterfeiting. As concrete actions resulting from this meeting, should be mentioned: - The Charter “France -SME without piracy “developed by the National Committee […]
General meeting of CNAC 2013
The main lines of action of anti -counterfeiting have been defined. Senator Richard Yung wishes: more focus for the coming years on issues related to international cooperation, consumer awareness and on cyber counterfeiting. As concrete actions resulting from this meeting, should be mentioned: - The Charter “France -SME without piracy “developed by the National Committee […]
The main lines of action of anti -counterfeiting have been defined. Senator Richard Yung wishes: more focus for the coming years on issues related to international cooperation, consumer awareness and on cyber counterfeiting. As concrete actions resulting from this meeting, should be mentioned: - The Charter “France -SME without piracy “developed by the National Committee […]
Unauthorised use of trade mark – How would you remedy it in India?
In Utopia, I believe competition among similar businesses would be healthy and fair. However, in the real world, the Darwinian principle of survival of the fittest applies. We find that some wonderful businesses, with unique and sometimes well-established brands, end up in shambles because their owners did not take the right steps at the right […]