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RSSSamsung wins “S10” trade mark lawsuit – The General Court ruling about Gourmet
This week in the news, Samsung won a trade mark lawsuit about its “S10” name and a recent case law from the General Court.
Crocs, the informed user and the overall impression
This month, we focus on a recent design case involving the famous Crocs brand.
Change in the Amounts of the Individual Fee: Lao People’s Democratic Republic
61 Swiss francs for one class of goods or services and 44 Swiss francs for each additional class, when designating the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in an international application or subsequently...
MoU signed between INPI Brazil and DKPTO
The Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO) and the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a new start phase of bilateral cooperation in Intellectual Property between the two entities.
Out Now: New IP Special "Knowledge Valorisation in R&I Collaborations"
European IP Helpdesk team has just published a new thematic package focusing on “Knowledge Valorisation in R&I Collaborations” It includes a variety of helpful resources that explore the valorisation of research results and scientific knowledge in further detail.
WIPO Recorded the Highest Number of International Patent Applications: India Saw A Sharp Growth of 25.4%
Despite difficult economic conditions World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recorded the highest number of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings. In addition to the top countries China, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany, India saw a sharp growth of 25.4%.
EU and Chile comprehensive and updated protection for wines and spirits’ names
Both EU and Chile have just modernised their agreements on wines and on spirits and aromatized wines, which enhances bilateral trade of these products playing a key role in agricultural trade for both parties that will benefit from reciprocal protection.
EC Publishes: Recommendations on Code of Practice on the Management of Intellectual Assets and on Standardisation
The Commission has recently published a Recommendation on a Code of practice on the management of intellectual asset for knowledge valorisation a Recommendation on a Code of practice on Standardisation.
The Philippines Joins RCEP, What Now?
After just two days of deliberations in the Senate, the Philippines has finally joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest trade agreement in the world.
Burberry - Frida Kahlo
In this week's news, two decisions from EUIPO on registration and opposition.
Damages need to be proven, says IP lawyer
In Singapore, damages in intellectual property cases are compensatory in nature, even when it comes to aggravated damages. Damages need to be proven, and possibly in this case, there was insufficient proof on the plaintiff’s part,” said Mark Teng, executive director at that.legal in Singapore.
EUIPO Released an Updated Study Analysing Green EU Trade Mark Filings
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently released an update of an earlier study that analyses green EU trade marks (EUTMs).
Enforcement of Myanmar’s 2019 Trademark Law Announced
On March 9, 2023, Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD) informed the country’s certified trademark representatives that the Trademark Law enacted in 2019 is set be enforced on April 1, 2023. A written notification about the effective date of the Trademark Law is expected soon.
Updating IP Code for stronger protection of IP assets emphasized at 2nd Creative Industry Summit
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and various partners in government for putting in motion its lobby to amend the Intellectual Property (IP) Code of 1997...
AI-generated work denied copyright registration in the US – LOTR vs Lord of the Bins
This week in the news: the US Copyright Office cancels registration of AI-generated work, and a small business faces Middle Earth giants in the UK.
David Guetta, ChatGPT, AI: which copyright in China?
David Guetta using AI to deepfake Eminem in a song during live performance just happened earlier this February 2023
Trademark Protection for Logos in Cambodia
Trademarking a logo in Cambodia can provide several benefits for businesses operating in the country. Cambodia is an emerging market in Southeast Asia and has a growing economy, which makes it an attractive destination for businesses looking to expand their operations in the region...
Ambassador of the Month: Tomasz Łyżwiński
The European IP Helpdesk team is delighted to introduce you to a member of our regional intellectual property (IP) Ambassadors each month. The ambassador of this month Tomasz Łyżwiński is from Regional Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer, Poland.
Despite Difficult Economic Conditions WIPO Recorded the Highest Number of PCT Filings in A Single Year
The number of international patent applications has increased by 0.3% and reached its peak in 2022 despite difficult economic conditions.
European Innovators Evaluate the Pros and Cons of the Unitary Patent System
The Unitary Patent system is now ready to enter into operation on 1 June 2023 and it is time for European innovators to decide whether or not they will use the new system.