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RSSHorizon Europe projects: updated DESCA model Consortium Agreement now available
The most widespread model Consortium Agreement in Horizon 2020 projects, DESCA, has been updated for use in Horizon Europe projects and is now available for download.
SMEs are initial awardee category in new WIPO Global Awards
In a bid to strengthen recognition of exceptional enterprises and individuals using intellectual property (IP), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched the WIPO Global Awards.
Technology Transfer: EPO Releases Two New Case Studies Jointly Developed with the European IP Helpdesk
The series aims to showcase how patents facilitate technology transfer from universities and public research organisations in Europe and help boost the market success of university spin-offs.
The Costa Rican Registry of IP to start issuing TM certificates online
Would you like to know how you can benefit in the future from the electronic issuance of the TM certificate in Costa Rica?
Naming AI as inventor on patent applications: EPO Board of Appeal ratifies decision
Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be named as the inventor on patent applications, the Legal Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has ruled.
WIPO publishes new ePCT video tutorials
WIPO has recently published a series of new ePCT video tutorials for IP offices and patent applicants.
Novels falling into US Public Domain and Skechers case
A new year starts, bringing more interesting IP news.
Biological Diversity (Amendment) "the Bill" introduced in the Indian Parliament
On December 16 2021, the Biological Diversity amendment, “the Bill” was introduced in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
Recent case law from the General Court: Pollini case and Monster Energy case.
This week two recent judgments will be examined, regarding the assessment of likelihood of confusion and genuine use of trade marks.
Caribbean TMclass is now available for users
Would you like to know how to benefit from the Caribbean TMclass?
INPI Brazil and INPI Portugal sign agreement on Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)
Would you like to know more about this new PPH between both Braazilian and Portuguese IP Offices?
2021: The year in review (in the eyes of the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk)
Before the Christmas celebrations begin, it is now the right time to take stock of the biggest news that we have covered for you throughout 2021 on Intellectual Property and Latin America
ABBA, “And Just Like That” and “Napapijri Geographic”
This week we explore ABBA’s trade mark infringement lawsuit, as well as damaging product-placement and case law about the independent use of a non-registered sign.
Intellectual property (IP) in Indonesia: What should EU businesses know?
Indonesia is the largest economy in the South-East Asian region. It accounts for about one-third of the region's GDP and has the largest population with 270 million people in 2020.
The Court of Justice of the Andean Community may cease operations soon
Would you like to read more about what the implications are of a possible cease of activities of the TJCA?
About artworks, pictures of artworks… and the possibility of copying them
Some things to keep in mind before starting your own line of Mona Lisa tshirts
EUIPO study shows drop in online piracy for TV programmes, music and film
A new European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) study looks at Online Copyright Infringement in the EU with a specific focus on piracy in music, films and TV between 2017 and 2020.
Joint EUIPO and European Commission report details enforcement results of IPRs
The European Commission and the EUIPO have released a joint report on ‘EU enforcement of intellectual property rights: Results at the EU border and in the EU internal market 2020’.
The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk experience inside the world cup of tech (Lisbon Web Summit 2021)
Considering the nature of this event, questions from participants mainly focused on fintech, deep technologies, digitalisation, e-health, industry, cyber security or climate change. To them, IP protection is a must.
Zara TM for food and a doll's head
Zara willing to enter into the food industry? Could be, but the EUTM will only be granted for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Christmas is coming and the toys industry increases its production… but be careful with the imitations.