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…
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…
European Trademark ( CTM ) – the progress of the reform On 10 June 2015, the Council’s Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) approved a compromise agreement on the reform of the European trade mark system. The reform of the current system will improve the conditions for businesses to innovate and to benefit from more effective trade mark protection against counterfeits,…
