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RSSReport "Why do countries import fakes?" from the EUIPO and OECD
Argentina is the world's main importer of counterfeit pharmaceuticals (both in value and share of fake imports)
World Intellectual Property Indicators Report: Global Record Number of Patent Applications Filed in 2022
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has published the World Intellectual Property Indicators Report 2023 that analyses intellectual property (IP) activity around the globe.
New Regulation on EU Geographical Indications for Wine, Spirit Drinks and Agricultural Products
The political agreement agreed by the European Parliament and Council to reform and enhance the geographical indications (GIs) system for wine, spirit beverages, and agricultural products is welcomed by the European Commission.
Significant Aspects of Vietnam’s New Consumer Protection Law
Vietnam’s new Law on Protection of Consumer Rights No. 19/2023/QH15 (CPL 2023) was promulgated by the National Assembly on June 20, 2023, and will replace the existing Law on Protection of Consumer Rights No. 59/2010/QH12 (CPL 2010) when it enters into effect on July 1, 2024.
The EPO and Costa Rica in talks to make Costa Rica a validation state
The EPO and Costa Rica are currently in talks in order to make Costa Rica the 6th validation state at the EPO.
Commission Published a New Study on "Promoting Cross-Border Activities for Social Economy"
The European Commission has just published a study on "Promoting Cross-Border Activities for Social Economy, including Social Enterprises."
Just Released: The European Innovation Council Tech Report 2023
On 25 October, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has published the second EIC Tech Report which intends to inform future explorations of the EIC portfolio, mapping internal EIC data to global trends based on patents, publications, funding and investments.
INPI Argentina to raise its trade mark fees this December
The new fees will be raised in a range from 200% to 400% compared to the current ones.
New EPO Patent Insight Report: mRNA Technologies and Patents
European Patent Office (EPO) just published the ninth patent insight report, providing an overview of important patent trends in the field of mRNA-based vaccines, which is a particularly dynamic sub-area of mRNA technologies.
The IPOS published a study named Bridging Blockchain and IP: A Singapore Perspective
This study brings together the perspectives of stakeholders from both the blockchain and IP communities, to shine light on opportunities for closer cooperation between them.
Entry into force of the new Copyright Law in Myanmar
Myanmar's Copyright Law (referred to as "the New Act"), which was enacted on May 24, 2019, has come into effect on October 31, 2023, as per Notification No. 218/2023 dated October 18, 2023, thereby repealing the Myanmar Copyright Act of 1914 (referred to as "the Old Act").
Uruguay and Sweden agree on a PPH pilot program
A PPH cooperation facilitates the collaboration of IP offices and enables a multilateral work-sharing agreement
EUIPO Recognises Haribo’s Gummy Bear Distinctiveness - ICT Limits Apple’s Imports Due to Patent Infringement
This week, we look at the recent EUIPO’s case regarding trade mark distinctiveness and a patent dispute involving Apple.
The IPOS published a Guide to the CMO Class Licensing Scheme
Collective management organisations, or CMOs, are private entities appointed by rights owners (their members) to manage the rights in their members’ copyright works and protected performances (or content for short).
After eight years, Vietnamese Novartis patent case ends in positive result
The last days of October brought excitement for one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world, Novartis, when its eight-year patent litigation case in Vietnam against a local generic manufacturer finally came to an end.
Copyright protection through technology in digital environment
With the prevalence of creating, sharing, and archiving various digital content like artworks, performances, recordings, and broadcasts, the issue of copyright infringement on the Internet has been more severe.
The EU and Kenyan business community meet in Nairobi to discuss intellectual property rights
The Africa IP SME Helpdesk, together with the Netherlands Business Hub Kenya (NLBH) organised the ‘Seminar on opportunities for EU SMEs to leverage intellectual property rights for business growth in Kenya and abroad’.
India Intends to Double the Workforce Responsible for Processing IP Applications
India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, has revealed intentions to double the workforce responsible for processing Intellectual Property (IP) applications, aiming to enhance efficiency and transparency in the process.
Universal Music Sues AI Company Anthropic for Copyright Infringement - Levi's Sues Coperni for Trade mark Infringement
This week in the news, law suits brought by Universal Music and Levi Strauss & Co for copyright trade mark infringement
Industrial Design Law Now Adopted in Myanmar
From October 31, 2023, it will be possible to seek protection for industrial designs in Myanmar.