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Decision of the Administrative Council of 14 December 2023 amending Rules 1, 22, 41, 147 and 152 of the Implementing Regulations to the European Patent Convention (CA/D 26/23)
05 Sep 2024
THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN PATENT ORGANISATION, Having regard to the European Patent Convention (hereinafter referred to as “EPC”) and in particular Article 33(1)(c) thereof, On a proposal from the President of the European Patent Office, Having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Patent Law,

Qatar to Access the Madrid Protocol
02 Aug 2024
Madrid Protocol Concerning the International Registration of Marks

EUIPO Rejected the Registration of the Metaverse Food Trademark
06 Jul 2024
The “Metaverse food” case was reviewed by the Board of Appeal of EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), which ultimately rejected the trademark application.

Romania Becomes Part of the Unitary Patent System: Expansion Set for September 2024
04 Jun 2024
Romania will officially join the Unitary Patent System on September 1, 2024, after depositing its instrument of ratification on May 31, 2024.

No Likelihood of Confusion Between Shopify and Shoppi Trademarks
05 Mar 2024
On its Academy platform EUIPO discusses a trademark dispute involving Community trademark “Shopify” and its registered classes 9, 35, 36 and 42. The case analysis emphasizes the criteria for assessing the likelihood of confusion (LOC) between trademarks, particularly highlighting the importance of the distinctiveness of earlier marks.