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RSSEPO Patent Index 2022: The Number of European Patent Applications Continues to Increase
The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently published the Patent Index 2022 which presents an overview of the European patent applications filed and European patents granted by the EPO last year.
EU Knowledge Valorisation Week 2023: Registrations Are Now Open
Registrations are now open for EU Knowledge Valorisation Week 2023 that brings together research and innovation actors to exchange experiences, discuss current trends and challenges, and highlight valorisation opportunities with a wide range of stakeholders.
Enterprise Europe Network Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary
The world's largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) celebrates its fifteenth birthday this year,
U.S. Copyright Office new Guidance about copyright in AI-generated works – Coinbase case
This week, interesting new guidance from the U.S. Copyright Office and recent case law from the General Court.
The Andean opposition protocol comes into operation
The Andean opposition protocol for the management of Andean oppositions in trade mark matters came into operation on 1 March 2023.
Vietnam Issues Interim Protocols for Handling Applications Under Amended IP Law
Vietnam’s amended Law on Intellectual Property of 2022 (“Amended IP Law”) took effect on January 1, 2023, with the exception of a few provisions.
Philippines Practice Update: Changes to non-traditional and well-known marks
The Philippines has introduced new trade mark regulations which will allow a greater range of non-traditional visual trade marks, require electronic communication and online filing, advanced payment of fees...
Guest article from Abacus IP - 20 Years of Patent Law in Cambodia: Milestones and Future Outlook
Last month marked the 20th anniversary of the Cambodian patent system. Such major milestones are an opportunity to look back on how the law and practice have developed, and discuss what changes we might expect in the decades to come.
Samsung wins “S10” trade mark lawsuit – The General Court ruling about Gourmet
This week in the news, Samsung won a trade mark lawsuit about its “S10” name and a recent case law from the General Court.
Crocs, the informed user and the overall impression
This month, we focus on a recent design case involving the famous Crocs brand.
Change in the Amounts of the Individual Fee: Lao People’s Democratic Republic
61 Swiss francs for one class of goods or services and 44 Swiss francs for each additional class, when designating the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in an international application or subsequently...
MoU signed between INPI Brazil and DKPTO
The Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO) and the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a new start phase of bilateral cooperation in Intellectual Property between the two entities.
Out Now: New IP Special "Knowledge Valorisation in R&I Collaborations"
European IP Helpdesk team has just published a new thematic package focusing on “Knowledge Valorisation in R&I Collaborations” It includes a variety of helpful resources that explore the valorisation of research results and scientific knowledge in further detail.
WIPO Recorded the Highest Number of International Patent Applications: India Saw A Sharp Growth of 25.4%
Despite difficult economic conditions World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recorded the highest number of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings. In addition to the top countries China, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany, India saw a sharp growth of 25.4%.
EU and Chile comprehensive and updated protection for wines and spirits’ names
Both EU and Chile have just modernised their agreements on wines and on spirits and aromatized wines, which enhances bilateral trade of these products playing a key role in agricultural trade for both parties that will benefit from reciprocal protection.
EC Publishes: Recommendations on Code of Practice on the Management of Intellectual Assets and on Standardisation
The Commission has recently published a Recommendation on a Code of practice on the management of intellectual asset for knowledge valorisation a Recommendation on a Code of practice on Standardisation.
The Philippines Joins RCEP, What Now?
After just two days of deliberations in the Senate, the Philippines has finally joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest trade agreement in the world.
Burberry - Frida Kahlo
In this week's news, two decisions from EUIPO on registration and opposition.
Damages need to be proven, says IP lawyer
In Singapore, damages in intellectual property cases are compensatory in nature, even when it comes to aggravated damages. Damages need to be proven, and possibly in this case, there was insufficient proof on the plaintiff’s part,” said Mark Teng, executive director at that.legal in Singapore.
EUIPO Released an Updated Study Analysing Green EU Trade Mark Filings
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently released an update of an earlier study that analyses green EU trade marks (EUTMs).