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RSSNew user service initiative at INPI Brazil
INPI Brazil creates a pre-service that will work as an individualized guidance service for users branded INPI Conecta Todos (INPI connects everyone)
SUPERMAN vs SB SUPER BERNARD – SWATCH vs SAMSUNG
Superman’s opposition to Super Bernard’s registration. Swatch wins court case against Samsung.
European Research and Innovation Days 2022: Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.
India Claims Vaccine-Patent Waiver Moved Forward by WTO Comes Too Late
According to the Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal the agreement is only 'half-baked' and comes much too late.
Brazilian Parlasul commission approves Agreement for the Mutual Protection of GIs Originating in the Territories of Mercosur States Parties
The agreement deals with cooperation between member countries to preserve their geographical identities, which are intellectual property markers that demonstrate the origin and certify the quality of products.
Pre-grant Patent Opposition in India
Recent article spotlights noteworthy decision of the Indian Patents Office on the pre-grant opposition under Section 25(1) of the Patents Act
Top Gun copyright claim and “Think Different” case
Paramount Pictures sued for copyright infringement over the new sequel “Top Gun: Maverick”. Recent case law from the General Court in a trade mark dispute involving Apple and Swatch.
INPI Brazil and the EUIPO sign a MoU for cooperation
Cláudio Furtado, President of INPI, and Christian Archambeau, EUIPO's Executive Director, both met on May 31 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the following 4 years between the institutions.
It's Official: Vietnam has passed its Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill 2021/2022
On 16 June 2022, the National Assembly of Vietnam has just passed the Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill. The new law will generally take effect as...
EUIPO Publishes Intellectual Property and Youth Scoreboard
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) just released 2022 edition of the Intellectual Property and Youth Scoreboard that provides an update on the behaviours of young people towards purchasing fake products and intellectual property infringement.
Ambassador of the Month: Tamara Čolić Milosavljević
European IP Helpdesk team is happy to introduce the ambassador from Serbia: Tamara Čolić Milosavljević from the Center for Technology Transfer at the University of Belgrade.
IP5 Discussion: Role of IP in Building a Sustainable Future
In 15th annual meeting IP5 heads of offices discussed sustainability and how to enhance the global patent system to better support the innovators.
Trade mark registration in India: traps and challenges
Want to know more about the situation regarding trade mark registration in India? Our expert Hana Onderkova gives you her insight.
Invalidity of a design (Case T 256/21) and All I Want for Christmas Is You
Case law from the General Court concerning a request for invalidity of an RCD and a copyright infringement claim over Mariah Carey’s Christmas song.
Philippines: Amendments to the Rules and Regulations on Inter Partes Proceedings to take effect on 30 June 2022
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPO) recently issued IPO Memorandum Circular No. 2022-013 or the Amendments to the ...
Why CNIPA doesn't suspend Trademark procedures in case of pending prejudicial procedure
China’ Trademark Law provides no guidance for the suspension or coordination of dependent cases, although there are provisions in the rules of certain procedures. Fabio Giacopello of HFG shines a light onto this murky area and provides actionable advice.
Deichmann vs Munich case. The Opinion of the Advocate General in Louboutin-Amazon case
Recent case law from the Court of Justice.
Out Now: New Factsheet on Trade Secret Protection in India
The new publication shines light on the ever-increasing importance of trade secrets for a company's business strategy and provides guideance on how to protect trades secrets on the Indian market.
Revised Law on intellectual property discussed at National Assembly
HÀ NỘI – The National Assembly (NA) yesterday confirmed the necessity of completing legal provisions on the dissemination and use of the National Flag, the National Emblem and the National Anthem to meet the requirements and ensure the sanctity of the national symbols.
WIPO Publishes New Patent Landscape Report: Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Transportation
A new Patent Landscape Report on “Hydrogen fuel cells in transportation” has just been published by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). The report finds that there has been a significant increase in patent filings both in fuel cells in general and their application in transportation.