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Modernization of the German Design Act

Modernization of the German Design Act

In the following, we would like to introduce the essential changes and innovations of the currently available bill regarding the modernization of the German Design Act. The enforcement of the corresponding changes is to be expected for the beginning of 2014. 1. Change of the German term “Geschmacksmuster” into the term “eingetragenes Design” The term […]

In the following, we would like to introduce the essential changes and innovations of the currently available bill regarding the modernization of the German Design Act. The enforcement of the corresponding changes is to be expected for the beginning of 2014. 1. Change of the German term “Geschmacksmuster” into the term “eingetragenes Design” The term […]
Algeria accedes WIPO Copyright Treaty

Algeria accedes WIPO Copyright Treaty

The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) presents his compliments to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and has the honor to notify the deposit by the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, on October 31, 2013, of its instrument of accession to the WIPO Copyright Treaty, adopted at Geneva on December 20, 1996. The said […]

The Role of Branding in Global Economy & Within Innovation Ecosystem

The Role of Branding in Global Economy & Within Innovation Ecosystem

Companies around the globe have spent nearly a half-trillion US dollars (USD) annually on branding, exceeding outlays on research and development and design while accounting in some countries for up to a quarter of firms’ overall investments in intangible assets. WIPO’s second “World Intellectual Property Report” entitled “Brands: Reputation and Image in the Global Marketplace” […]

Greece and Morocco joined TMview

Greece and Morocco joined TMview

As of 11 November 2013, the Greek Ministry for Development and Competiveness (GGE) and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (OMPIC) have made their trade mark data available to the TMview search tool. The integration of OMPIC is a concrete result of the collaboration between OMPIC and OHIM established after the signing of a […]

ДАНАС СЕ ОБЕЛЕЖАВА ДАН ЗАВОДА ЗА ИНТЕЛЕКТУАЛНУ СВОЈИНУ

ДАНАС СЕ ОБЕЛЕЖАВА ДАН ЗАВОДА ЗА ИНТЕЛЕКТУАЛНУ СВОЈИНУ

Завод за интелектуалну својину данас навршава 93 године постојања. У светлу празника једне од најискуснијих институција у Србији, Завод са поносом истиче своју трајну посвећеност пружању услуга клијентима из свих друштвених сектора, као и сарадњи за другим институцијама у држави и иностранству. Рад Завода је у протеклих годину дана обележен бројним догађајима и достигнућима у […]

Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ

Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ

Since 2011 the trademark registration system in Bulgaria has changed through the implementation of the procedure for opposition. The amendments to the Law on Marks and Geographical Indications came into force from 10.03.2011. The Ordinance for the implementation of the law regarding the procedure for opposition was adopted two months later on 30.05.2011. The present […]

Since 2011 the trademark registration system in Bulgaria has changed through the implementation of the procedure for opposition. The amendments to the Law on Marks and Geographical Indications came into force from 10.03.2011. The Ordinance for the implementation of the law regarding the procedure for opposition was adopted two months later on 30.05.2011. The present […]
Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ

Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ

Since 2011 the trademark registration system in Bulgaria has changed through the implementation of the procedure for opposition. The amendments to the Law on Marks and Geographical Indications came into force from 10.03.2011. The Ordinance for the implementation of the law regarding the procedure for opposition was adopted two months later on 30.05.2011. The present […]

The post Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ appeared first on IP Bulgaria.

Since 2011 the trademark registration system in Bulgaria has changed through the implementation of the procedure for opposition. The amendments to the Law on Marks and Geographical Indications came into force from 10.03.2011. The Ordinance for the implementation of the law regarding the procedure for opposition was adopted two months later on 30.05.2011. The present […]

The post Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ appeared first on IP Bulgaria.

Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ

Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ

Since 2011 the trademark registration system in Bulgaria has changed through the implementation of the procedure for opposition. The amendments to the Law on Marks and Geographical Indications came into force from 10.03.2011. The Ordinance for the implementation of the law regarding the procedure for opposition was adopted two months later on 30.05.2011. The present […]

The post Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ appeared first on IP Bulgaria.

Since 2011 the trademark registration system in Bulgaria has changed through the implementation of the procedure for opposition. The amendments to the Law on Marks and Geographical Indications came into force from 10.03.2011. The Ordinance for the implementation of the law regarding the procedure for opposition was adopted two months later on 30.05.2011. The present […]

The post Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ appeared first on IP Bulgaria.

The “third party” mentioned in the Article 42 of the Trademark Act

The “third party” mentioned in the Article 42 of the Trademark Act

According to the Article 42, a transfer of trademark right shall have no locus standi against any third party unless it is entered in the Register by the Registrar Office. It means the transfer of trademark right in Taiwan adopts “registration antagonism” instead of “registration effectiveness”. Therefore, if the transfer of trademark right is not […]

According to the Article 42, a transfer of trademark right shall have no locus standi against any third party unless it is entered in the Register by the Registrar Office. It means the transfer of trademark right in Taiwan adopts “registration antagonism” instead of “registration effectiveness”. Therefore, if the transfer of trademark right is not […]
Abusively registered domain transferred to renowned apparel company

Abusively registered domain transferred to renowned apparel company

Due to the numerous domain extensions such as the .com toplevel domain, disputes frequently arise between younger domain names and older trademarks that often have an identical or similar domain assigned to them. In order to solve such conflicts, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center was founded in 1999 with which complaints based on similar […]

Sequel – Suprene Reconsidered

Sequel – Suprene Reconsidered

SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd. were awarded Israel trademark no. 245038 for Suprene, for Synthetic rubber; styrenebutadiene rubber; butyl rubber; polyisoprene rubber; polychloroprene rubber; isobutylene-isoprene rubber; ethylene-propylene rubber; ethylene-propylene diene rubber; all included in class 17. Dynasoi Elastomeros S.A. de CV represented by Dr. Shlomo Cohen & Partners – Law Offices, filed an opposition to the […]

SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd. were awarded Israel trademark no. 245038 for Suprene, for Synthetic rubber; styrenebutadiene rubber; butyl rubber; polyisoprene rubber; polychloroprene rubber; isobutylene-isoprene rubber; ethylene-propylene rubber; ethylene-propylene diene rubber; all included in class 17. Dynasoi Elastomeros S.A. de CV represented by Dr. Shlomo Cohen & Partners – Law Offices, filed an opposition to the […]
Webinar on the new e-filing system – the user perspective

Webinar on the new e-filing system – the user perspective

A live webinar organised by OHIM’s Academy on the new e-filing tool will take place on 27 November at 14:00h CET. The webinar will be open to all interested users at http://directo.avanzo.com/oami_20131127/ OHIM´s new e-filing system will introduce completely fresh navigation and filing features, including a classification guide called Taxonomy, as well as new options for users […]

German Patent and Trade Mark Office now part of the Harmonised Database

German Patent and Trade Mark Office now part of the Harmonised Database

As of 12th November, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) is a part of the Common Harmonised Database of Goods and Services for trade mark classification. As a result, the German translations of Harmonised Database set is now available to all users through the TMclass application. At the same time the DPMA will […]

As of 12th November, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) is a part of the Common Harmonised Database of Goods and Services for trade mark classification. As a result, the German translations of Harmonised Database set is now available to all users through the TMclass application. At the same time the DPMA will […]
German Patent and Trade Mark Office now part of the Harmonised Database

German Patent and Trade Mark Office now part of the Harmonised Database

As of 12th November, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) is a part of the Common Harmonised Database of Goods and Services for trade mark classification. As a result, the German translations of Harmonised Database set is now available to all users through the TMclass application. At the same time the DPMA will […]

As of 12th November, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) is a part of the Common Harmonised Database of Goods and Services for trade mark classification. As a result, the German translations of Harmonised Database set is now available to all users through the TMclass application. At the same time the DPMA will […]
German Patent and Trade Mark Office now part of the Harmonised Database

German Patent and Trade Mark Office now part of the Harmonised Database

As of 12th November, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) is a part of the Common Harmonised Database of Goods and Services for trade mark classification. As a result, the German translations of Harmonised Database set is now available to all users through the TMclass application. At the same time the DPMA will […]

As of 12th November, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) is a part of the Common Harmonised Database of Goods and Services for trade mark classification. As a result, the German translations of Harmonised Database set is now available to all users through the TMclass application. At the same time the DPMA will […]
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