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RSSEuropean Innovation Scoreboard 2022: Continuous Improvement in Innovation Performance
The 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) has just been published by the European Commission. The scoreboeard shows that innovation performance has increased for the whole EU by about 10% since 2015.
EPO Published: National Measures Accompanying the Implementation of the Unitary Patent
The European Patent Office (EPO) has just published a booklet that aims to provide users of the Unitary Patent with an overview of the most important provisions of the relevant national law in the Member States participating in the Unitary Patent scheme.
“Black Irish” case – Court victory for Lindt's Easter bunny
Case law from the General Court and recent Court decision over Lindt’s Easter bunny.
Cambodia Clarifies Product Labeling Rules and Announces Increased Enforcement
In keeping with the government’s strong focus on consumer protection in recent years, Cambodia’s consumer protection authority issued a notice on consumer product labeling on September 23, 2022.
Madras High Court Rules Against a Relief to Cipla Over the Infringement of their Trademark RESPULES
Trademarks are an essential tool to distinguish all sorts of goods and services in the market. Yet, one crucial characteristic these signs need is that they must be “distinctive”.
The Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard 2022 Reveals Promising Results
The European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights recently published the latest edition of the Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard, do not miss the insights provided in this publication.
The Delhi High Court Highlights the Importance of Intent in Patent Abandonment Due to Negligence of the Representative
A lot is delegated and trusted to our patent attorneys and representatives when it comes to formalising intellectual property rights, yet sometimes it does not go as expected. In these cases, the applicant has some degree of protection.
Intellectual property (IP) is key to expanding to or within South-East Asia (SEA)
The EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN[1]) are two dynamic regions that have built a strong trading and economic relationship over 45 years of cooperation. The EU is ASEAN’s third-largest trading partner...
Thailand announces new regulations for recording customs transactions and seizing counterfeit goods
The customs recordation system and the customs processes for the seizure of fake and pirated products have been modified by the Thai Customs Department.
Protection of Traditional Expressions and Cultural Knowledge in India
Often, traditional knowledge can be a source of great inspiration, both in the cultural and scientific research field. However, EU SMEs should be very careful at the time of using expressions of cultural traditions in India as these are often protected.
Suddenly, it’s not so easy to invalidate a patent in Malaysia
A landmark decision gives much needed guidance on patent invalidation in Malaysia – not just from a substantive viewpoint but also in practice as it clarifies what needs to be pleaded.
The Philippine’s Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents 2022
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has announced a Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs that came into force on 20 September 2022.
Vietnam’s Amended IP Law will Strengthen and Modernize Copyright Protection
When Vietnam’s newly amended IP Law takes effect on January 1, 2023, bringing the country’s IP regime more in line with international standards, some of the most noticeable impacts will be in the copyright area. Some important changes in the amended IP Law are summarized below.
Case law from the General Court: case T-700/21 and case T-417/21
Recent case law from the General Court.
About jewellery and cartoon characters – can you produce your own line of Mickey Mouse earrings?
Some things to keep in mind before producing Mickey Mouse earrings or Pikachu necklaces
Indonesia: New Regulation In Indonesia Focuses On IP Financing
The Government of Indonesia recently issued an implementing regulation for the Creative Economy Law that seeks to support business actors in the creative economy including through IP financing.
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Presents Draft Amendments to the Information Technology Rules 2021
Check the latest amendments and updates the Ministry proposes for the ICT 2021 Rules, with a particular focus on grievance redressal mechanisms.
Updated Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Domain Names Registration and Cybersquatting
What is a domain name? How it can be registered, and does it relate to trademarks? These are only few of the questions covered by this updated European IP Helpdesk fact sheet.
European IP Helpdesk Material Featured as Best Practice on EU Knowledge Valorisation Platform
The Knowledge Valorisation Platform seeks to connect players from the EU's research and innovation community and provide a platform for knowledge sharing and exchange
Change in the Amounts of the Individual Fee: Lao People's Democratic Republic
In accordance with Rule 35(2)(d) of the Regulations under the Madrid Protocol, the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has established new amounts, in Swiss francs...