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RSSIMPI Mexico joins the Latin America Network of IP and gender
This network facilitates the exchange of good practices, stats, and experiences between the Offices to close the gender gap and empower women in the region concerning innovation and entrepreneurship.
SIC Colombia is now aligned with the EUIPO's CP3
Would you like to know more about the CP3 practice paper published by SIC Colombia?
Out Now: New Infographic Spotlighting IP and Transport & e-Mobility in India
New infographic takes a look at the transport and e-mobility sectors in India, specifically summarising key IP rights relevant to these sectors and providing best practice examples and takeways.
New Infographic Released: IP & Smart Cities in India
The India IP SME Helpdesk's new infographic sums up key aspects of the topic, and highlights the most important IP rights in relation to smart cities as well as major benefits of using IP.
How can young EU entrepreneurs benefit from Intellectual Property in Latin America? (IP DAY 2022)
If you are a young entrepreneur or just a humble content creator, and you would like to succeed in the region of Latin America, have a look to the following tips depending on the sector:
Madrid designation certificates available now at INPI Brazil
Would you like to access the said certificate? Check the news to know more on this brand new certificate for users
EUIPO and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade of India sign a bilateral agreement
The agreement will set the ground for future relations and cooperation between the two organisations.
Philippines Drafts Initial Rules on GI
In order to increase the protection of geographical indications (GI) products in the Philippines, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on GI.
“Le Quasi-Retour de Gaston Lagaffe” - Updates On “Metabirkins” and “Nike vs StockX” cases
This week post is about the remake of a well-known comic character and updates on disputes that are taking place in the Metaverse.
Managing Knowledge Outcomes: New EC Report on Open Science and Intellectual Property Rights
The European Commission (EC) has just published a report detailing the balance between Open Science and intellectual property rights.
EPO Joins Forces with EIT to Deepen Innovation Capacity
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to steady and strengthen their collaboration efforts.
Biennial Monitoring Report 2022 Sheds Light on Horizon Europe’s New Partnership Landscape
The new Biennial Monitoring Report (BMR), published by the European Commission, looks at the progress of public-private partnerships under Horizon Europe.
Out Now: New Case Study on Protection of Well-Known Trade Marks in India
Tracing the story of the Austrian SME "TrainShoes", the case study sheds light on how the company successfully established its brand in the Indian market, but was soon confronted with IP infringement
INAPI Chile new guide for processing trade marks and patents under the new IP Law
The content of the Guide is updated and incorporates the changes introduced by the new Chilean IP Law, which entered into force on May 9, 2022.
Exclusion from watchlist proof that gov’t protects IP rights — IPOPHL
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s continuous exclusion from a watchlist for intellectual property (IP) concerns is proof that the government remains committed to protecting creatives and entrepreneurs, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said on Monday.
New IP Law comes into force in Chile
In Chile, a new IP Law has entered into force as of 9 May 2022
The General Court ruling on the applicability of article 17 DSM Directive and Apple’s trade secret lawsuit.
The GC ruled on the applicability of article 17 of the DSM Directive. Apple sues start-up for trade secret infringement.
Indonesia Introduces Shopping Center and Mall Certification Program to Fight Sale of Counterfeits
The presence of counterfeit goods in the Indonesian market is a stubbornly persistent challenge that has plagued the country for many years. The United States Trade Representative’s Special...
New Case Study: Patents vs. Trade Secrets
The showcases central lessons learned by a European inventor, who developed a formula for a probiotic medical food and brought this to the US and Indian market.
Update on View of Inventions Related to Computer Programs in Vietnam
In accordance with Article 59.2 of the Law on Intellectual Property issued in 2005, as amended and supplemented in 2009 and 2019 (“IP Law”), Vietnamese law currently does not recognize the protection of...