The Africa IP SME Helpdesk is organising a webinar series on navigating the challenges of IP enforcement in Africa.

This week in the news, we look at two copyright cases involving Ed Sheeran and OpenAI.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed the implementation of a "concurrent Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme" aimed at encouraging manufacturing activities related to components and sub-assemblies in collaboration with industry players.

The Global Innovation Index (GII) assesses and ranks the innovative capabilities of countries and economies worldwide on an annual basis. According to the 2023 report, four clusters located in India experienced a strong science and technology (S&T) output growth.

The Global Innovation Index (GII) is an annual assessment that evaluates and ranks the innovation capacities of countries and economies across the globe. According to the Index, Brazil with São Paulo, is the sole top 100 science and technology (S&T) cluster in Latin America.

The Global Innovation Index (GII) ranks countries and economies based on their innovative capacity each year and identifies local areas with significant concentrations of world-leading science and technology activity.

The European Commission is taking a series of actions to cater to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the current economic climate.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has introduced a completely new section on epo.org as part of the recent website redesignT ake a look: https://www.epo.org/en/new-to-patents

World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has published a groundbreaking survey that explores awareness and attitudes towards intellectual property (IP) rights.

The European Commission (EC) is inviting stakeholders to contribute their feedback on two draft documents: the draft Code of practice on industry-academia co-creation for knowledge valorisation and the draft Code of practice on citizens’ engagement for knowledge valorisation.

On September 14, the President of the European Patent Office (EPO), António Campinos, had a meeting in Mexico City with the Director General of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), José Sánchez Pérez.

This week, we look at a copyright dispute involving Dua Lipa and at the Advocate General’s Opinion in Case INDITEX v. Buongiorno.

It is expected that Uruguay will become a contracting state of the Patent Cooperation Treaty by the end of 2023. 

Apply for World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) "Young Experts Program" (YEP)!

World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has published a groundbreaking survey that explores awareness and attitudes towards intellectual property (IP) rights.

The Latin America and the European IP Helpdesk have both worked with ENRICH LAC to collaborate on a video on the Intellectual Property landscape in Europe.

The Africa IP SME Helpdesk is organising a webinar entitled ‘The impact of commercialisation strategies and benefits for SMEs investing in Africa: measuring the effect of IP practices’.

The Group of Twenty (G20) has recently published a declaration under the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ mainly focusing on strong and sustainable growth, accelerating progress on sustainable development goals, a green development pact, and reinvigorating multilateralism.

Overview of the pharmaceutical market in SEA: potential and challenges

Our new infographic looks at the major updates and strategic novelties in Horizon Europe concerning exploitation.

In the second week after the summer break, we continue to comment on the IP cases that took place during the summer. This week, we look at a copyright case involving Elon Musk’s social network X, and a ruling from the General Court involving the jewellery company Tous.

On 7 August 2023, the Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (MIPD) announced that the Copyright Law 2019 (“Copyright Law”) will come into force in October 2023.

Thailand is preparing to embark on talks regarding a free-trade agreement with the EU (Thai-EU FTA) next week, with the aim of concluding the deal within two years.

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. aims to raise the country’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) report of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) by the end of his term in 2028.

We have reviewed two recent announcements from Cambodia’s trade mark office to assess the implications for brand owners.

Key points you should know if you are planning to register slogans or promotional messages as trade marks.

European IP Helpdesk team has recently published a new infographic on explaining the important aspects of the IP Valuation using different methods and approaches.

The DesignEuropa Awards recognize outstanding design achievements within the community of Registered Community Design holders. European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has just announced the winners of the 2023 edition during a ceremony held in Berlin.

The summer is coming to an end… but luckily, we are back with more IP news to make the journey more enjoyable! This week, we look at the latest trade mark news with two rulings from the EU’s General Court.

On July 14, 2023, through Notification No. 50/2023, the Ministry of Planning and Finance introduced the Customs Rules pertaining to trade marks.

In Uruguay, income derived from the use of intellectual property and other intangible assets are exempt from Tax on the Rents and Activities in Uruguay (IRAE).

On 31 August, the Permanent Committee for the Improvement of Procedures and Examination Guidelines for Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications (CPAPD) published a Technical Note regarding the term "Cachaça" in Geographical Indications.

National Institute of Industrial Property Ministry of Economy (INAPI) signed a cooperation agreement with the National Institute of Industrial Property of Brazil (INPI) to promote the use of the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) system.

On 23 August 2023, the Vietnamese Government promulgated Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP ("Decree 65"), which provides guidelines for implementing specific aspects of the Vietnamese Intellectual Property (IP) Law 2022 ("2022 IP Law") on establishing and safeguarding industrial property rights (IPR).

Cambodia recently tightened its trademark procedures by restricting the filing of separate single-class applications for a mark covering multiple classes, and tightening the deadline for filing affidavits of use or non-use.

On August 23, 2023, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of some articles of the 2022 Intellectual Property Law with respect to the establishment and protection of industrial property rights (“Decree 65”).

For the 2023-2024 edition, the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute for Innovation & Technology (EIT) have collaborated to enhance and expand the European Prize for Women Innovators.

Trademarks are essential to every startup, thus every effort should be made to safeguard them from infringement of intellectual property rights or unauthorised use.

An important legal precedent pertaining to the sale of perfume testers in India is highlighted by the recent case of Coty Germany GmbH v. Xeryus Retail Private Limited in the Delhi High Court.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced a call for applications for the WIPO Global Health Innovation Fellowships.

Counterfeiting activities have been a global concern for many decades, and the problem has not yet gone away despite persistent efforts to suppress it.

This year saw the National Committee for Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) finalize a key draft IP policy 2023-28 for submission to the Council of Ministers, according to minister and NCIPR chairman Pan Sorasak.

On June 29, 2023, Vietnam’s Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 44/2023/TT-BTC which reduces the collection rates for 36 fees and charges in the country from 10 to 50 percent.

The research collaboration between the European Union (EU) and India is undergoing a process of evolution and development.

SEMARANG, 20 August 2023 – Today, ASEAN, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), launched the ASEAN Intellectual Property (IP) Register.

The Africa IP SME Helpdesk is organising a webinar entitled ‘Investing in Egypt: the role of intellectual property’.

With the aim to modernize court procedures, the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court ("CIPIT Court") has recently announced the new Rules for Intellectual Property and International Trade Cases B.E. 2566 (2023) ("Rules") to replace the old regulation established in 1997.

This video introduces the bilateral CoC role in helping SMEs settle in Mexico and their opinion on our free EU-funded services.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently launched a dashboard that provides valuable insights into the adoption and popularity of the Unitary Patent system, which was introduced on 1 June 2023.

In the last week before the summer break, we look at the Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-382/21 P and at the end of a trade mark dispute involving taco restaurant chains.

The emergence of new technologies and the digital age have presented unique challenges to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) especially in certain areas such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence and spatial computing.

As was the case before with INPI Brazil, INAPI Chile has decided to follow the Brazilian path in order to reduce the patent process for green inventions by up to a third.

The Delhi High Court rejected PepsiCo Inc's appeal against the revocation of a patent for a potato variety exclusively grown for their Lay's potato chips.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently announced the results of its 2023 competition and this year small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from China, France, Kenya, Mexico, Singapore, and Slovenia are the winners of the second edition of the annual competition.

This week, we look at a recent decision from the General Court involving the Spanish company Ausonia, and a copyright infringement case involving political leader Mélenchon.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently released a report “Intellectual Property Offices and Sustainable Innovation - Implementing the SDGs in National Intellectual Property Systems” to identify examples of good practice among IP offices in supporting the achievement of SDGs.

The EPO establishes bilateral cooperation partnerships with non-member states of the EPC (technical cooperation, reinforced cooperation, and validation) to make the global patent system more efficient and better suited to user needs.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently released a report “Intellectual Property Offices and Sustainable Innovation - Implementing the SDGs in National Intellectual Property Systems” to identify examples of good practice among IP offices in supporting the achievement of SDGs.

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This publication provides guidance for trade mark applicants and examiners on types of marks and assessing the distinctiveness of trade marks in the examination of absolute grounds.

As it was previously mentioned in Part I of this series on the protection of your IP on e-commerce platforms in Latin America, we will now look deeper into the specific issues of these platforms, with a quick guide on how to ensure that IP rights are best protected when doing business online in Lati

GENEVA — Việt Nam will continue to work with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to develop an inclusive, balanced, and efficient global intellectual property ecosystem that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all.

This week, a trade mark dispute between Barbie and Burberry, and two intellectual property news involving giant tech companies Apple and Meta.

Businesses in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can now benefit from subsidized mediation to resolve intellectual property or technology disputes under the new WIPO-Singapore ASEAN Mediation Programme (AMP).

On 6 July 2023, European Commission published 2023 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard and the bi-yearly edition of the Regional Innovation Scoreboard. Both Scoreboards report a substantial improvement in the overall innovation performance.

European IP Helpdesk Ambassador Christina Deyl who works as Internationalisation Adviser in Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH, has recently published an article “How Small Businesses Can Master Intellectual Property in 5 Steps” sharing her insights on how to make the most of your intellectual property.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently announced the winners of the European Inventor Award 2023. The winners were unveiled during a virtual ceremony held in Valencia.

A focus on the filing of “green” trade marks and on the risks of greenwashing.

The amended IP Law adopted by the National Assembly of Vietnam on June 16, 2022, which took effect on January 1, 2023, revises the definition of an industrial design, which had been unaltered since the introduction of the first IP Law in 2005.

European Commission has released a report that provides an overview of the progress made in implementing the EU strategy for international cooperation in research and innovation.

European Commission just published the annual report evaluating the performance of the European small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The report provides a concise summary of the size, structure, and significance of SMEs to the European economy.

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) signed a letter of intent to deepen their cooperation by jointly supporting the development of breakthrough technologies and the innovation ecosystem in Europe.

Given the rise in market share occupied by e-commerce, and the relevance of IP infringement taking place on these platforms, the major players in the sector have all been forced to adapt and take measures to try and curtail the phenomena.

The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) have partnered to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights for cooperatives,...

The novel Rules is to enhance the efficiency and fairness of the Court's procedures.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has started an exciting chapter in its partnership with the National Book Development Board (NBDB) as IPOPHL will now be bringing copyright awareness to the NBDB’s biggest local book festivals.

This week, we look at two copyright cases involving OpenAI and Lana del Rey.

CNIPA has issued the Regulation on Trademark Review and Adjudication for examiners (Regulation) The Regulation finally allows for suspension of trademark procedures.

Joining forces with the European Patent Office (EPO), European IP Helpdesk team has organised a two-day training session for the European IP Helpdesk Ambassadors, covering various aspects related to intellectual property (IP).

Indecopi has just announced that small and micro companies willing to register their trade marks in Peru will see a reduction of 25%.

According to the most recent YouGov consumer polls commissioned by the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), the Philippines will significantly profit from imposing site blocking to combat piracy due to the thriving PHP1.60 trillion creative industry, a major contributor to the nation’s economy.

Southeast Asia has experienced a significant increase in foreign investment, which has not only brought innovation but also raised questions about protecting such innovation.

Himachal Pradesh's Kangra tea, known for quality, unique aroma, and a tinge of fruity flavor, has been registered as a protected Geographical Indication (GI) with the European Union (EU).

This year has seen the National Committee for Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) finalise a significant draft IP policy 2023-28 for submission to the Council of Ministers, as stated by minister and NCIPR chairman Pan Sorasak.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) have joined hands to reinforce the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights for cooperatives.

The Paraguayan IP Office (Dirección General de Propiedad Intelectual - DINAPI), initiates a cooperation agreement with the National Symphony Orchestra (OSN), to formalise the registration of sound marks in Paraguay.

The Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP), chaired by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), held its second quarter meeting on 20 June 2023 to expand its collaborative activities,...

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The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023) is a highly regarded publication that offers a detailed assessment of the global startup landscape. The Indian startup ecosystems are experiencing notable growth, as highlighted in the GSER 2023.

The Patna High Court has taken noteworthy measures to expedite the trial process in a longstanding trademark infringement case involving Hero Cycle Limited and Hero Ecotech Limited.

The Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights has recorded a significant increase in domestic and international brand registrations, totaling 120,000 alongside seven Geographical Indication (GI) brands.

Thanks to the PPH, a faster response would be obtained from said entities, reducing the duplication of efforts, time, and processing costs to study the same patent application.

The EPO takes a deep dive into quantum simulation technologies of the second generation in new report.

Signatory brand owners and e-commerce platforms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to curb counterfeiting and piracy online moved to enhance the agreement after its second solid year of successfully running against infringers.

This week, an update on the MetaBirkins saga, and artist Maurizio Cattelan fending off a copyright infringement lawsuit over his world-famous banana.

The European Prize for Women Innovators will spotlight women's groundbreaking innovations, underlining the central role of women as tech and climate leaders, inspiring people of all ages.

The EUIPO Guidelines reflect current trade mark and design practices and are aimed at helping users and staff in charge of the various procedures.