As of July 27, 2020, geographical indications in Russia will be protected.
INTA annual meeting 2020 to go ALL-VIRTUAL
INTA’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Leadership Meeting was first scheduled for April 25–29, in Singapore. Due to COVID-19 it had to be rescheduled and also combined as Annual Meeting & Leadership Meeting in Houston for November 16–20. Now the INTA`s Board of Directors approved holding an all-virtual Annual Meeting & Leadership Meeting. With this approach, the…
Non-use revocation action against REFAN trade mark rejected
A trade mark non-use revocation action was filed against trade mark REfAN, reg.No. 66936 combined. The owner of the attacked trade mark is represented by the team of IP Consulting.
EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) extends further the deadlines
With Decision No EX-20-4 the Executive Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office ordered that all time limits expiring between 1 May 2020 and 17 May 2020 are extended, to further support and assist users during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second extension of time limits with widespread application as a response to the exceptional…
European Patent Office further extends the deadlines till 02.06.2020
In a Notice from the European Patent Office dated 1 May 2020 concerning the disruptions due to the COVID-19 outbreak is indicated that:
WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY 2020
This year’s World Intellectual Property Day (April 26) will celebrate green technology and innovation. In 2020 WIPO has decided to take a closer look at green innovation and sustainable technology, under the timely theme Innovate for a Green Future.
Trade mark registration cancelled due to similar distinctive elements “ГЛАС/glas”
Private World EOOD, represented by the team of IP Consulting filed a trademark cancellation request against trade mark reg. № 95603 новините Областен вестник ГЛАС ЛОВЕЧ, combined. The request applies to all goods and services of classes 16, 35, 41 and 42. The applicant claims to be the holder of rights on earlier trade marks.
European Patent Office (EPO) further extends deadlines due COVID-19
On the 16th of April the European Patent Office (EPO) issued a further notice concerning the disruptions due to the COVID-19 outbreak informing the users about the following:
Bulgarian Patent Office extends deadlines due to declared state of emergency
In connection with the Act on Measures and Actions during a State of Emergency /the Act/ (promulgated SG 28 of 24.03.2020, effective 13.03.2020), the Bulgarian patent office issued a notification informing the effect of the Law in the area of IP:
Successful opposition based on earlier European trade mark
Privatelabel World Ltd, filed an opposition before EUIPO against LVMH Fragrance Brands and its International registration No 1 420 909. The opponent is represented by the team of IP Consulting Ltd. The opposition is based on European trade mark registration No 16 980 931 (figurative trade mark).
