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Category Archives: Design Law
BREXIT: Implications for EU Trademarks and EU Designs
The United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020 and is now in a transition period, wherein registered EU trademarks (EUTMs) and registered EU designs (RCDs) remain in force in the UK. However, the transition … Continue reading
Posted in Design Law, European Law, International Law, Trademark Law
Tagged Brexit, EUIPO, UKIPO
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Corona: Closures and Extensions of Time Limits at Patent and Trademark Offices
In the following table, closures and extensions of time limits at the most important patent and trademark offices are summarized (as of April 21, 2020): Country Two letter code Status Notification Canada CA Extension of time limits until May 1, … Continue reading
Posted in Design Law, European Law, German law, International Law, Trademark Law
Tagged Closures, Corona, Extensions, Time limits
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Brexit: Impact on European Patents, Trademarks and Designs
On June 23, 2016, a referendum will be held in Britain to decide whether or not Britain should leave or remain in the European Union (EU). In the event of a majority voting for a “leave” (“Brexit“, a portmanteau combining … Continue reading
Posted in Design Law, European Law, International Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law
Tagged Brexit, EU, European Union, Unified Patent Court, unitary patent, UPC
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Priority Documents: Formalities and Time Limits in Germany and Europe
Many applicants of patents, trademarks or designs in Europe or Germany have questions concerning the formalities and time limits for having the priority claim of a previously filed application confirmed. The formalities and time limits for submitting either a priority document … Continue reading
Posted in Design Law, European Law, German law, International Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law
Tagged certified copy, priority, priority claim, priority document
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Search Tools for Patents and Trademarks
The following search tools are provided by national and international patent and trademark offices and can be used free of charge for searching of patents, designs and trademarks: 1. Search Tools for Patents The following search tools can be used … Continue reading