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RSSSingapore: IPOS releases list of accepted suggestions for classification database
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has piloted an avenue for interested parties to provide suggestions for descriptions of goods and services to be added into IPOS' classification database ("Database").
Just Published: New IP Special on Open Science
The European IP Helpdesk team has recently released a new IP Special edition, which contains a collection of valuable materials focusing on crucial aspects of Intellectual Property (IP) and Open Science.
Epic Games Settles Fortnite Dance Copyright Dispute - Update on OpenAI v Authors
This week, we look at the deal reached by Epic Games in the Fortnite dances dispute, and updates on the OpenAI v authors
WIPO Approves Brazilian Proposal to Enhance Patent Cooperation Treaty
WIPO approves INPI's proposal to enhance digital patent application processes, offering three options for international filings.
Discussion at the EU Parliament with the Executive Director of EUIPO
The Executive Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), João Negrão, took part in a discussion at the Legal Affairs Committee, where he provided an overview of the Office's activities and initiatives.
International IP SME Helpdesks Stakeholders Conference 2024: From skills to Profit - The Role of Intellectual Property in SMEs Global Ambitions
International IP SME Helpdesks' Stakeholders Conference Explores Role of Intellectual Property in SMEs' Global Ventures.
Horizon IP Scan – A Successful IP Advisory Service for European SMEs Involved in Collaborative R&I Projects
The Horizon IP Scan team published a Study Report aiming to analyse and summarise the main results and lessons learnt from the provision of Horizon IP Scan services. The Report is available in the EC Publication Office.
INPI Brazil Explores Lisbon Agreement for Geographical Indications
Brazil's INPI and the USPTO discuss the Lisbon Agreement
Protection of Traditional Knowledge in Indonesia
Indonesia is a multicultural country with diverse ethnicities, cultures, and religions, leading to a wealth of cultural creations, knowledge, and traditions.
IPOPHL Statement Warning Against Impostor Accounts
It has come to our attention that Meta users have been receiving messages from various accounts claiming to be either from the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Office (IEO) or Meta.
Navigating Trade Mark Challenges: Thailand's Madrid Protocol Journey
In 2017, Thailand welcomed the Madrid Protocol system with high hopes for streamlining international trade mark registration. However, the journey has been more complex than anticipated. Let's explore the key challenges we’ve observed since its implementation.
An analysis of trade mark oppositions in Indonesia and 2024 predictions
With a population of 278 million, Indonesia remains an important market for many businesses. Every year, the country receives around 100,000 domestic trade mark applications and the number has been growing in the past five years.
IPOPHL enhances capacity for emerging industrial designs and Hague system
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ (IPOPHL) Bureau of Patents (BOP) is intensifying efforts to expand its skills in examining complex and emerging industrial designs (ID).
Mango Prevails: Court Supports NFT Art Exhibition in Metaverse - General Court Upholds Yannick Noah's TM Against Non-Use Cancellation Action
This week in the news, we focus on a copyright case involving Mango's NFT exhibition, and an EU General Court decision on genuine use of a trade mark
Updated DESCA Model Consortium Agreement Now Available
The DESCA (Development of a Simplified Consortium Agreement) 2.0 Consortium Agreement model was recently published in Brussels, with representatives from the European Commission and various stakeholders from across Europe in attendance.
Copyright registrations at IPOPHL nearly double in 2023
Copyright registrations at the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) soared in 2023, marking a record-high that signifies increased awareness of the importance of copyright registration.
Renewed manual for trade mark examination in Andean countries
WIPO and The General Secretariat of the Andean Community presented a new manual for trade mark examination in the Andean Community
A Fresh Chapter: European IP Helpdesk Consortium Launches New Activities
European Intellectual Property (IP) Helpdesk consortium kicks off the new activities for the new contractual period.
CJEU rules on Trade Mark Referential Use Exception in ZARA and AUDI cases
This week, two recent CJEU decisions on Zara and Audi trade marks relating to a similar question: when can someone use another company’s trade mark to identify the purpose of their own goods and services?
Latest changes on patent applications in Brazil
Read the latest updates in Brazil regarding patent applications.