NEW NICE TRADE MARK CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM enters in force from  JANUARY 2024
202312.12
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NEW NICE TRADE MARK CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM enters in force from JANUARY 2024

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…

EU REGULATION ON GI PROTECTION FOR CRAFT AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS ENTERED INTO FORCE
202311.16
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EU REGULATION ON GI PROTECTION FOR CRAFT AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS ENTERED INTO FORCE

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…

Trade Marks – a short historical note
202207.25
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Trade Marks – a short historical note

A trademark is a distinguishing mark not only for the goods and services offered, but also for the companies that use them. A trademark has a communicative function with consumers, as it can testify to the reputation of a company, to the quality of the products and services offered, and can significantly increase consumer confidence…

201910.02
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BASICS FOR EUROPEAN UNION TRADE MARK (EUTM) REGISTERED BEFORE EUIPO (EUROPEAN UNION INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE)

The registration of EUTM (European Union Trade Mark) is governed by the REGULATION (EU) 2017/1001 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European Union trade mark. 1. How an EUTM is obtained? According to the Regulation an EUTM (European union trade mark)  is obtained by registration. Who can own an EUTM? Any…