Metaverse Food – Trademark Registration Rejected
The “Metaverse food” case was reviewed by the Board of Appeal of EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), which ultimately rejected the trademark application.
Shopify vs. Shoppi Trademark Dispute
The “Case law bit: Shoppi” on the EUIPO Academy platform addresses the trademark dispute involving Community trademark “Shopify” and its registered classes 9, 35, 36 and 42. The case analysis emphasizes the criteria for assessing the likelihood of confusion (LOC) between trademarks, particularly highlighting the importance of the distinctiveness of earlier marks.
EUIPO – Banksy’s Monkey’s Trademark Registered in “Bad Faith”
The “Case law bit: Banksy’s monkey” on EUIPO Academy Learning Portal discusses the improper trademark registration of Banksy’s “Monkey Sign” artwork. This case illustrates that the trademark was registered with the intent to misuse the system rather than for legitimate commercial purposes. The decision highlights that the registrant aimed to exploit the trade mark system…
Romania Joins Unitary Patent System: Expansion Set for September 2024
Romania will officially join the Unitary Patent System on September 1, 2024, after depositing its instrument of ratification on May 31, 2024.
VALIDATION OF EP PATENTS IN GEORGIA
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.
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…
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) – Customs control: Transition to the mandatory use of electronic Applications for Action (eAFAs)
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…
EUROPEAN PATENT CONVENTION: THE ABOLITION OF THE “10-DAY RULE”
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…
IP Consulting on Corp – INTL
IP Consulting on Corp – INTL – read about us on Corporate INTL – here Since 2005 Corporate INTL has been leading the way, connecting business leaders, financiers and advisers around the world. IP Consulting is nominated from Bulgaria as an Intellectual Property service provider featured in Corp – INTL. IP Consulting’s advantage is that…
UPC (Unified Patent Court) announces first hearings in Munich
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…
