IP Consulting Ltd. represented their client, “бпо България” ЕООД, in the EUIPO Opposition No B 3 189 913. The case involved an opposition filed by Stichting BDO against the European Union trade mark application No 18 790 922 (figurative mark), which was based on the earlier European Union trade mark registration No 2 419 778…
The ratification of the Validation Agreement by the parliament of Georgia completed the negotiation process between Georgia and the European Patent Office, which was launched in 2012.
A new Nice Trade Mark Classification system will come into force on 1 January 2024. The 45 classes of goods and services have been updated. The changes seek to align the Nice classification with the evolving landscape of inventions and technological advancements and societal changes, ecological awareness and the increasing importance of mental health. According…
IP Consulting Ltd. represented Phiacademy Doo Beograd in the EUIPO Opposition No B 3 181 492. The case involved an opposition filed by Phiacademy Doo Beograd against the European Union trade mark application No 18 722 371 (figurative mark), which was based on the earlier international trade mark registration designating Ireland No 1 511 559…
The EC warns that : Right holders and their representatives are invited to submit only electronical applications for action (eAFAs) to customs through the IP Enforcement Portal (IPEP) or national portals in Germany, Italy and Spain. In the EU, if you want customs to be active in protecting your rights at the EU border by…
Council adopts new regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products The Regulation on GI protection for craft and industrial products entered into force on 16the of November 2023. On 9 October 2023, the EU Council adopted a new regulation to protect the geographical indications (GIs) of renowned non-food craft and industrial products…
In a significant move, the European Patent Office (EPO) is poised to implement a series of crucial changes to its rules, set to take effect on November 1, 2023. Among the most notable alterations is the abolition of the long-standing “10-day rule” – a pivotal shift that promises to streamline and modernize patent proceedings. HOW…
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UPC (Unified Patent Court) announces first hearings in Munich On 5 and 19 September the Local Division of the UPC in Munich will host its first public hearings. Both cases are PI proceedings initiated by 10x Genomics and others against Nanostring Technologies and others. According to the information from the UPC website: Public hearing 1…
Registration of a European trade mark accelerated procedure. The trade mark is the face of your business. European trade marks are registered for the territory of the entire EU. The owner of a European trademark receives a single and unified protection in all member states. Registration takes place with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property…
