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The framework for the Chinese system of intellectual property protection was put in place from the beginning of the reform and opening up era; however, it was not until China acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 that attempts were made to bring its IP system more in line with intern

The Lululemon brand is being sued (and sues) for intellectual property infringement, Lego faces a demand for the design of a leather jacket and recent case law from the General Court.

The most widespread model Consortium Agreement in Horizon 2020 projects, DESCA, has been updated for use in Horizon Europe projects and is now available for download.

In a bid to strengthen recognition of exceptional enterprises and individuals using intellectual property (IP), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched the WIPO Global Awards.

The series aims to showcase how patents facilitate technology transfer from universities and public research organisations in Europe and help boost the market success of university spin-offs.

Would you like to know how you can benefit in the future from the electronic issuance of the TM certificate in Costa Rica?

Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be named as the inventor on patent applications, the Legal Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has ruled.

WIPO has recently published a series of new ePCT video tutorials for IP offices and patent applicants.

A new year starts, bringing more interesting IP news.

On December 16 2021, the Biological Diversity amendment, “the Bill” was introduced in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

This week two recent judgments will be examined, regarding the assessment of likelihood of confusion and genuine use of trade marks. 

Would you like to know how to benefit from the Caribbean TMclass?

Would you like to know more about this new PPH between both Braazilian and Portuguese IP Offices? 

Before the Christmas celebrations begin, it is now the right time to take stock of the biggest news that we have covered for you throughout 2021 on Intellectual Property and Latin America

This week we explore ABBA’s trade mark infringement lawsuit, as well as damaging product-placement and case law about the independent use of a non-registered sign. 

Indonesia is the largest economy in the South-East Asian region. It accounts for about one-third of the region's GDP and has the largest population with 270 million people in 2020.

Would you like to read more about what the implications are of a possible cease of activities of the TJCA?

Some things to keep in mind before starting your own line of Mona Lisa tshirts

A new European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) study looks at Online Copyright Infringement in the EU with a specific focus on piracy in music, films and TV between 2017 and 2020.