The amendments notably introduce an express prohibition to the registration of signs that “evoke, usurp or imitate geographical indications and designations of origin protected under national or EU law”.
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
A major new study into perceptions of intellectual property has revealed that two-thirds of consumers have a positive view of the role that intellectual property plays in their economy.
The EUIPO will oversee GI protection of crafts and industrial products, under legislation approved yesterday by the European Parliament.
13 September 2023
In this latest update, the Indian IP authority is asked to report on regulations for IP agents, the Hong Kong IP department celebrates 25 years of its “No Fakes Pledge”, and much more.
13 September 2023
The first-of-its-kind framework enables businesses to disclose their intangible assets systematically and comprehensively, but will require a “collective effort from private-public partnerships”.
11 September 2023
In this latest update, the EUIPO expands its eSearch Case Law database, the Chilean IP office introduces free downloads of registration titles, and much more.
06 September 2023
The Egyptian government has marked a "transformative milestone" with the formation of the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority.
05 September 2023
Companies and foreign rights holders must review their budgets and financial strategies to effectively accommodate changes to official fees and VAT rates. Adapting to these revised increases will help businesses to ensure compliance and avoid any potential penalties.
31 August 2023
The USPTO is being urged to protect its employees more effectively after multiple reports of examining attorneys being subject to harassment from trademark applicants.
30 August 2023
In this latest update, the USPTO extends its anti-counterfeiting comments deadline, the IP Office of New Zealand calls for GI law changes, and much more.
30 August 2023
The UKIPO is proposing a number of changes to its trademark services in the next two years – and local practitioners are being encouraged to have their say.
29 August 2023
Following the launch of its National IP Strategy in 2022, Egypt has now issued a new law relating to the establishment of the Egyptian Intellectual Property Agency.
25 August 2023
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