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RSSSingapore: Extension of pilot patent acceleration programmes
To help enterprises obtain patent protection more expediently, Singapore has established a global network of acceleration programmes and has announced the extension of the following two pilot acceleration programmes...
Singapore: Amendments to the Trade Marks Rules
Amendments will be made to the Trade Marks Rules, which will take effect from 1 October 2021.
The Registro Nacional of Costa Rica is now aligned with EUIPO's CP6
Would you like to know more about the CP6 practice paper published by RN Costa Rica?
The Supreme Court of India removes the suspension of deadlines
During these years spring, in light of the intensity of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court had ordered an extension of the period of limitation in all matters, including intellectual property matters, before all courts.
Study: High risk of cyber attacks for SMEs
A new study published by Cisco titled Cybersecurity for SMBs: Asia Pacific Businesses Prepare for Digital Defense shows that small and medium-sized businesses in India are exposed, under attack, and more concerned about cybersecurity threats than before.
A Brexit reminder, Stag trade marks and the Global Innovation Index
A Brexit reminder, Stag trade marks and the Global Innovation Index
Thailand sees IP as key to development
Thailand vows to continue driving forward with innovations, technologies and intellectual property (IP), hoping such areas will help boost international trade in the near future.
Draft revisions to the CN Patent Examination Guidelines
First of all, these draft revisions comprise more than 230 pages. To me, it is already a significant achievement to be able to read through all of the revisions, analyze them, and provide comments within about 1.5 months.
EIT and EIF join forces to boost innovation in Europe
European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) aim to collaborate more closely in the future
Chile and the adherence to the Madrid Protocol - What can we expect
A couple of months ago, the Chamber of Deputies & the Senate approved the adherence of Chile to the Agreement of the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Trade marks.
Vietnam: IP Office resumes direct transactions at its Hanoi headquarters from 21 September 2021
On 21 September 2021, the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (VNIPO) issued Notice No. 8559/TB-SHTT ("Notice No. 8559") confirming that from 21 September 2021, it will resume receiving filings and returning documents from its headquarters in Hanoi.
Launch of improved EUIPN website
The European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN) brings together the national and regional IP offices of the EU, the EUIPO, and its international partners and customers to build a stronger IP network within the European Union. Now, the EUIPN has launched an improved version of its website.
WIPO surpasses one hundred cybersquatting cases
The WIPO’s Arbitration and Mediation Center has received the 100th WIPO case under the dispute resolution policy for the .CN and the Asian giant for Top-Level Domain disputes, two years after becoming the only non-Chinese entity entitled to provide this service.
IIT Madras crosses 1,000 patents generated in India and abroad
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has reached an important milestone by crossing the mark of 1,000 patents registered by researchers and academic institutions in India and abroad.
Mexican government to redistribute counterfeit goods
Would you like to know more about this governmental decision on counterfeits?
WIPO's Global Design Database now includes Peruvian designs
Would you like to know more about ho can you benefit from this Database?
Open Science vs. IPR in Horizon Europe – which one wins?
Many first-time applicants express doubts as to how Open Science obligations can be compatible with IPR.
Delays in the Copyright Directive implementation, and news from the Lindt Gold Bunny
News in the field of copyright and trademarks
Trade Secret Protection in China in the Era of Civil Code
While trade secret cases are complicated and time consuming, sometimes there are also success stories.