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RSSMost Brazen Plagiarism Cases of the Year: "Plagiarius" Prize Winners 2022 Announced
A jury of industry and media representatives has selected the annual winners of the Plagiarius Competition for the most blatant plagiarised goods.
New European Innovation Agenda: EC Opens Call for Evidence
Have your say on the development of the new European Innovation Agenda.
Brazil and Portugal further cooperate and discuss a provisional patent application model
Both Portuguese and Brazilian INPIs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation activities between the two IP Offices
Joint EUIPO-CPVO Publication: Community Plant Variety Rights Support EU’s Economic and Environmental Goals
The Community Plant Variety Rights System is an essential motor for the EU economy and the environment, a new study by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) finds.
New EPO-EIB Report Compares Deep Tech Innovation in Europe and the USA
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have published a joint report on “Deep tech innovation in smart connected technologies”, in which they compare the performance of European and US-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the 4IR technology sector.
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Once Again Places India on IP "Priority Watch List"
According to USTR, the countries placed on the IP "Priority Watch List" present the most significant concerns this year regarding insufficient IP protection or enforcement.
Strengthening EU-India Cooperation on Energy and Climate Action through Business Collaboration
Check the recent special report of the Europe-India Business Council on the latest developments of Climate Action collaboration between both regions. We are happy to highlight the article drafted by our colleague Joel Fernandes in this report.
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Circular: Revised Launch Date for IPOS Digital Hub, Decommission Date for IP2SG, Effective Date of Legislative Amendments and Fee Updates, Excluded Days
Further to the Circular dated 11 March 2022, to allow IPOS to resolve technical issues and prevent any anticipated disruptions to users in using the new Electronic Online System (“EOS”), IPOS Digital Hub will launch on 2 June 2022, 1200hrs.
Vans sues “Wavy Baby” shoes and Louboutin tries to protect its red sole in Japan
This week we will focus on the lawsuit filed by Vans against MSCHF, and on a decision from a Tokyo court regarding Louboutin’s red sole.
Commercialisation of your intellectual property (IP) in South-East Asia
South-East Asia is a thriving market with the fifth largest economy in the world (a combined GDP of USD 3 trillion in 2020) and 661.8 million people (the third largest population in the world after China and India) . The region has witnessed comprehe...
CNIPA "First" Drug Patent Linkage Decision
Thanks for the heads up from Aaron Wininger of Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, shortly after the first drug patent linkage decision from the Beijing IP Court, the CNIPA also announced that they have issued their "first" drug patent linkage decision. It is interesting to feel the heat of the competiti
Check the latest EUIPO-EUROPOL study: Intellectual Property Crime Threat Assessment 2022
This edition of the jointly produced study shows how IP crimes are a threat to the health and safety of consumers as well as economically damaging, discover the latest developments and India´s role in it.
Change in the Amounts of the Individual Fee: Philippines
As from May 26, 2022, the amounts of the individual fee payable in respect of the Philippines will change.
Happy World Intellectual Property Day!
This year's World Intellectual Property Day theme focuses on "IP and Youth innovating for a Better Future" and celebrates how young people are stepping up to innovation challenges to create a sustainable future.
New EUIPO and EUROPOL's report on IP Crime
EUIPO and EUROPOL have just produced jointly a new report on "Intellectual property crime threat assessment 2022". This report casts new light on the scope, magnitude and trends in counterfeiting and piracy in the EU.
World IP Day
The topic of world IP day this year is "IP and Youth: Innovating for a better future". Check out here how the young entrepreneurs and creators are can receive help in protecting their intellectual property in China, South East Asia, India and Latin America!
Ownership in Horizon Europe – who gets what?
Delving into "Horizon basics" and frequent concerns surrounding ownership
IP awareness session on performer´s rights
Tomorrow, 26 April 2022 is the World IP Day. Among multiple initiatives arround the globe, India will seat at the Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts to raise awareness on the importance of protecting author and performer´s rights via Copyright.
Ed Sheeran wins copyright dispute - Austro-Mechana case
Sheeran recently won a copyright claim over the song “Shape of You”. The CJEU ruled on the private copy exception regarding storage in the cloud.
Thailand: Surcharges for renewals & late annuity fees exempted due to COVID-19
Department of Intellectual Property has temporarily exempted late trade mark renewals and late payment of annuity fees.