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RSSINPI Brazil extends deadline suspension for industrial designs under Hague Agreement
The suspension of Brazilian INPI industrial designs under the Hague Agreement is extended until 1 April
European Parliament Approves Regulation on Geographical Indications for Wines, Spirit Drinks and Agricultural Products
On 28 February 2024, the European Parliament reached a significant milestone by adopting the Regulation on geographical indications (GIs) for wines, spirit drinks, and agricultural products (GI Regulation).
EU General Court rules on PUMA trade mark dispute - EU Court decision on AMAZONIAN GIN COMPANY
This week we look at two cases from the General Court of the European Union, one of which involves PUMA and its case T-756/22 regarding the descriptiveness of a trade mark.
INPI Brazil reaches PCT-PPH application limit in 2024
INPI Brazil will not accept new PCT-PPH applications in 2024, as the annual limit for the patent accelerator programme has been reached.
EC Publishes: New Codes of Practice for Industry-Academia Co-creation and Citizen Engagement for Knowledge Valorisation
On 5 March, the Commission has published two recommendations on a Code of Practice regarding industry-academia co-creation and citizen engagement for knowledge valorisation.
EU Introduces New Mechanism to Safeguard Local Craft and Industrial Products
On 27 October 2023, the European Commission published a regulation on geographical indications (GI) for craft and industrial products.This legislation aims to harmonise and bridge the gap between different national systems by providing protection for a wide range of goods.
Startup Nations Standards Report: Europe Achieves 55% Level of Compliance with Standards of Excellence
The Startup Nation Standards Report 2023 thoroughly examines initiatives and challenges within Europe’s startup ecosystem. The report guides policymakers, highlighting the collaborative efforts required to elevate Europe’s competitive edge in innovation and entrepreneurship.
São Paulo court orders Meta to cease use of name in Brazil
The São Paulo Court of Justice has ordered Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to stop using its trade mark in Brazil.
AfrIPI and the Africa IP SME Helpdesk at the International Business Trade Fair in Yaoundé
From 17 to 25 February 2024, AfrIPI and the Africa IP SME Helpdesk participated in the ninth International Trade Fair for Business, SMEs and Partnerships in Yaoundé (PROMOTE), Cameroon.
EU General Court Upholds L’Oréal’s trade mark - EPO Extend Definition of "Substance or Composition" in Medical Use Claims
This week in the news, we focus on a trade mark case involving l’Oréal, and a recent change in the interpretation of "Substance or Composition" in Medical Use Claims.
Updates on the plant variety registration process in Paraguay
Paraguay introduced important changes in plant variety registration
Licensing Paves the Path for Collaborative Ventures in University Technology Transfer
Leading European universities are increasingly engaged in efforts to reduce the risk associated with bringing new technologies to market, through industry partnerships and the creation of spin-outs.
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Intellectual Property and Digital Art
In this monthly Blog Post, we have a look at how the rising movement of digital art can - and should - use measures afforded by intellectual property mechanisms.
ONAPI have inaugurated the Technology and Innovation Support Centre
Dominican Republic inaugurated a new centre to promote technology and innovation
New Collaboration: Latin America IP SME Helpdesk Joins Forces with Eureka Network
The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk joins forces with a new collaborator: Eureka, a network of ministries and funding agencies for international cooperation in research and development (R&D) and innovation.
India IP SME Helpdesk Joins Forces with Eureka Network
The India IP SME Helpdesk joins forces with a new collaborator: Eureka, a network of ministries and funding agencies for international cooperation in research and development (R&D) and innovation.
Seventh Round of Discussion Regarding FTA Between India and the EU
On 19 February 2024, India and the European Union (EU) started the seventh round of negotiations in New Delhi concerning the free trade agreement (FTA).
International IP Index 2024: India’s Position Remain Unchanged
According to the International IP Index 2024, India maintained its 42nd position with a score of 38.64%, unchanged since 2022.
IIT Madras Recorded a Significant Increase in Indian Patents
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), one of the top public universities in Chennai, India, has experienced a nearly double increase in the number of Indian patents granted during the calendar year 2023.
Moving From Web 2 To Web 3: Leveraging Blockchain Technology for IP
The digitization of content and communication channels has enabled intellectual property (IP) owners to distribute their content and products across various territories more easily than ever before.