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RSSLatest changes on patent applications in Brazil
Read the latest updates in Brazil regarding patent applications.
Brand-New IP Special: Impact Licensing
European IP Helpdesk team just published a new IP Special covering a set of useful material focusing on important aspects of impact licensing.
The Registry of Intellectual Property of Guatemala joins DesignClass
On 29 January 2024, the Registry of Intellectual Property of Guatemala (RPI-GT) announced its decision on joining DesignClass. With that decision, Guatemala will then begin to adopt the Harmonised Database of Product Indications (HDBPI) list of terms in DesignClass.
New Study From the EPO: Cancer-Fighting Innovations Surged By 70% Since 2015
The latest study from the European Patent Office (EPO) reveals a 70% increase in inventions targeting cancer between 2015 and 2021, as evidenced by the number of international patent families (IPFs).
Just Published: Intellectual Property Handbook - Providing IP Guidance Through the EEN Client Journey
Together with the European IP Helpdesk Ambassadors scheme and members of the core group of the EEN Single Market Thematic Group, European IP Helpdesk published a brand new guide “IP Handbook: Providing IP Guidance Through the EEN Client Journey”.
Gaming Showdown: Pokémon vs. Palworld - EU General Court Upholds Protection of the LEGO Brick's Design
This week, we focus on a potential dispute involving Pokémon and the General Court case T-537/22 regarding the LEGO design.
IPOPHL’s Voluntary Site Blocking Rules Take Effect 14 January 2024
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPOPHL”) Rules on Voluntary Administrative Site Blocking (“Site Blocking Rules”) or Memorandum Circular No. 2023-025 dated 20 September 2023, which allows the blocking of pirate websites by internet service providers (“ISP/s”)...
European Parliament Adopts Its Position On Gene-Edited Plants
The European Parliament's proposal to prohibit the patenting of gene-edited plants has sparked a division of opinion among stakeholders.
Prize Winners of the Plagiarius Competition 2024
The Plagiarius Prize winners 2024 have been announced. The jury awarded three main prizes, two new special awards and four distinctions.
Myanmar Starts Accepting Industrial Design Registrations
On January 31, 2024, Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD) announced that it would officially start accepting industrial design applications under the Industrial Design Law on February 1, 2024.
Classical trinity of passing off analyzed
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) decision in ZERODENSITY YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI v. Novel Brands USA LLC clarifies the law of passing off in Singapore and discusses the “classical trinity” test in establishing passing off.
IPOPHL collaborates with investors to enhance PH rank in Global Innovation Index
To forge a closer relationship with the nation’s innovators and inventors, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Filipino Inventors Federation (FILINFED) signed a memorandum of arrangement (MOA).
DNPI Uruguay launches its new public search platform for trade marks and patents
DNPI Uruguay launches its new public search platform for trade marks and patents
Singapore: IPOS releases preliminary list of accepted suggestions for classification database
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is piloting an avenue for interested parties to provide suggestions for descriptions of goods and services to be added into IPOS' classification database ("Database").
Out Now: New Bulletin Issue on Open Science
European IP Helpdesk team recently published a new Bulletin issue that seeks to gather different expert perspectives and viewpoints on Open Science practices while spotlighting related intellectual property issues and questions.
Uruguay adds new trade mark types for registration
New non-traditional TMs in Uruguay are registrable from 1 March 2024.
Apple Modifies Watch Features Post ICT Import Ban - CJEU rules on likelihood of confusion between Snack trade marks
This week in the news, updates on the US ban affecting Apple Watch and we look at a EU General Court decision on potentially similar trade marks.
Minister of State for Electronics And IT: Next Generation of Indian Startups Will More Focus on IP-Based Devices
The upcoming wave of startups from India is anticipated to center around intellectual property-based devices and products, Chandrasekhar said during a press conference on the National Startup Day.
European IP Helpdesk Bulletin: Insights, Code of Practice on the Management of Intellectual Assets for Knowledge Valorisation
European IP Helpdesk team just released a new Bulletin Edition that explores European Commission’s motivation and rationale for the Guiding Principles and the Code of Practice cast a glance behind the scenes at the development of the Code of Practice through a Community of Practice.
Latest updates in Chile
Read the latest updates in Chile regarding IP