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RSSEuropean Parliament outlines necessary steps in IP reform efforts
On Thursday, the European Parliament has adopted with an overwhelming majority a report on the European Commission's "EU Intellectual Property Action Plan". This presents an important step forward in addressing weaknesses in the current intellectual property system.
Quantum technology patents in the space sector take off
A joint study by EPO, ESPI and ESA reveals the growth of patent filings (2001-2020) for quantum technologies, which are used in space technologies for earth observation, navigation and communication.
Open Access obligations in Horizon Europe: what are CC BY licences?
The Open Access rules applicable in Horizon Europe foresee the use of CC BY licences for the dissemination of scientific publications.
INAPI Chile reactivates contentious procedures suspended during the pandemic
Would you like to know more about this new Circular in Chile?
Recovering a Trademark after a Bad-Faith Registration: Recent Decision Offers Hope to Legitimate Brand Owners
A frequent problem with first-to-file trademark systems is that bad-faith applicants may be able to file and obtain a registration prior to the legitimate owner seeking to file their own application. In such a case, the existing trademark registration enables the bad-faith trademark owner ...
AC Milan losing trade mark case, and news from the Copyright Directive
Some news in the copyright and trade mark fields
World Intellectual Property Indicators Report: Worldwide Trademark Filings Resilient Despite COVID-19
The annual WIPI report collects and analyzes IP data to inform policy makers, business leaders, investors, academics and others seeking to understand and analyse macro trends in the intellectual property ecosystem.
European Commission and European Union Intellectual Property Office commit to closer collaboration on IP for effective exploitation of research results
Last week, the European Commission Directorate General Research and Innovation, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) signed a letter of intent for co-operation on intellectual property (IP) management.
WIPI report: India leads global patent filing growth
Worldwide IPR-filing activity increased in 2020, defying the current global economic challenges and showcasing vibrant entrepreneurship and the rise of new goods and services in response to the pandemic. Find out more about India´s contribution to this growth.
Patentability of known pharmaceutical substances in the Philippines
The Philippines Intellectual Property Code is supplemented by a set of guidelines (QUAMA Guide) for the assessment of patentability of pharmaceutical substances in the Philippines.
Ecuador ratifies the "Protocol of Amendments to the Agreement on Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights TRIPS"
Are you interested in what this ratification means for Ecuador in the Pharma and medicines sector?
It takes a superhero to win an IP battle in Indonesia
Superman has bested numerous villains - from Lex Luthor to Doomsday - over the years, but it took him three tries before he could prevail over an obscure maker of chocolate wafers.
A short introduction to Trade Secrets in India
What you need to know to how trade secrets work in India - in a nutshell
World's Largest Trading Bloc RCEP may come into force in January 2022: Highlights on IP for Vietnam
The ASEAN Secretariat has released an announcement that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) shall enter into force on 1 January 2022 as they have received Instruments of Ratification/Acceptance from Vietnam and other five ASEAN Member States, Australia, China, Japan, and Ne...
Indonesia: The new Omnibus Law on Job Creation and amendments to IP laws
In October 2019, the Indonesian President highlighted in his inauguration speech the need to revise several laws that hinder foreign investments and job creation. The process of drafting a reform bill called the Omnibus Bill on job creation started immediately thereafter.
Second Medical Use Patents in Vietnam
Claims in the form of "new/known compound X or pharmaceutical composition containing the compound X is used for treating disease A" are currently not accepted by the Vietnam IP Office. The Vietnam IP Office's basis for such refusal is found in Paragraphs 23.6.d and 25.5.d.(i) of Circular 01/2007/TT-
"The Kingmaker" Found To Be Illegally Streaming In Some Sites
The Kingmaker, a documentary about Imelda Marcos and her involvement with her husband’s political and personal life, has been found to be illegally streaming on several websites before being taken down. With the 2022 Philippine national elections on the horizon, Marcos opponents have started usin...
Netflix boosting Squid Game trade mark protection, and the ECJ ruling in favour of Ferrari
Two examples of IP protection and enforcement efforts from multinationals
EU Prize for Women Innovators 2021: Shortlist published
Meet the 21 inspiring women entrepreneurs pioneering game-changing innovations across a wide range of industries.
New study by the European Commission: Analysing IP and Open Innovation knowledge in SMEs
SMEs make up a large share of global economies and are a critical source of innovation across all sectors and markets. The European Commission has recently published a new study on the interplay of IP and Open Innovation (OI) in connection with SMEs.