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RSSA summary of the Horizon rules surrounding indirect exploitation activities
On 17 January 2022, Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property ("DIP") published its finalised trade mark Examination Manual (“Examination Manual”).
The blenders’ dispute taking place in Spain adds a new chapter and the après-ski Moon Boots 3D trade mark declared partially invalid.
EPO and European IP Helpdesk present latest addtion to the technology transfer case study series
All of the six regional IP Helpdesks – focussing on Europe, South-East Asia, China, Latin America, India and Africa, respectively – will be participating in the EU Industry Days and the EU Industry Week 2022 with a variety of activities.
Austria has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Protocol on Provisional Application of the UPC Agreement. It is the 13th country to take this step, meaning that provisional applications will start and the unitary patent system will soon become a reality.
The IP SME Helpdesks are organising a webinar for the EU Industry Week: Intellectual Property for the Green Tech and Digital Economy Sectors.
Utility model is largely neglected by many foreign applicants, but it can be used strategically to enhance the protection of your products in China.
Would you like to see the whole WTR' annual IP office Innovation Ranking?
Amendments to Singapore's Registered Designs Act and Geographical Indications Act are anticipated to be implemented this year, following from the European Union - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) that came into force on 21 November 2019.
In Trade Mark Circular No. 1/2022, issued by IPOS on 6 January 2022, applicants who file multiple trade mark applications on the same day for similar or identical marks...
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement entered into force on 1 January 2022, following the ratification of the Agreement by 10 parties — Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Japan, Laos, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
A new round of the Horizon Impact Award has been launched by the European Commission with 6 awards of 25.000 Euro each.
The WIPO Lex Database provides free-of-charge access to legal information on intellectual property from around the world.
How do I protect my trade mark in Brazil? What are the steps to register a patent in Brazil? Can I extend the protection of my EU trade mark, design, or patent to Brazil? How is the best way to combine patent and trade secrets protection?
The paediatric analgesics EUTM revoked for goods other than pharmaceutical products, Gruyère cheese losing trade mark protection in the US and Eric Zemmour sued for copyright infringement.
A useful toolkit has been developed by EU Member States and R&I partners to help mitigate foreign interference and protect fundamental values, key research findings and intellectual assets.
On January 5 2022, the Telangana Government presented IP Buddy.
Would you like to know more (i.e its requirements) about which e-signed documents are still not recognised at IMPI Mexico?
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