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Category Archives: European Law
Moldova: Validation Agreement Enters into Force
The European Patent Office (EPO) announced in a recent press release that the agreement on the validation of European patents between the EPO and the Republic of Moldova has entered into force on November 1, 2015. With the recognition of … Continue reading
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Tagged EPC, European patent application, European patent office, Moldova, validation
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Greece: Implications of the Capital Controls and the Referendum for the Proprietors of IP Rights in Greece
On 28 June, the Greek Government imposed capital controls in the latest development in the country’s financial crisis. The capital controls will considerably restrict the flow of capital within the Greek banking sector and will be maintained at least until July … Continue reading
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The Struggles of Roma in Kosovo
In December 2014, local residents of Llaushë/Lauša village, in the city of Skenderaj in northern Kosovo, approached the Department of Forensic Medicine and reported a possible mass grave in the village cemetery. Four bodies had been buried there in the … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, International Law
Tagged ethnic minority, EULEX, Kosovo, NATO, Roma
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Rubik’s Cube Confirmed as a 3D Trademark in Europe
Invented in the 1970s, the Rubik’s Cube fascinates people around the globe and is one of the world’s best-selling toys. While many fans found the magic cube a hard nut to crack, a German toy manufacturer has challenged the registered … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, International Law, Trademark Law
Tagged 3D mark, 3D trademark, Court of the European Union, decision, ECJ, EGC, form mark, General Court, OHIM, Rubik's Cube
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Morocco: Validation Agreement Enters into Force
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced in a recent press release that the agreement on the validation of European patents between the EPO and Morocco will enter into force on March 1, 2015. With the recognition of the EPC, … Continue reading
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Tagged EPC, European patent application, European patent office, Morocco, validation
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Interview: Incentives to Innovate
Interview with Dr. Dirk Franke. The following topics are covered: the future of the profession of a European patent attorney, patent litigation costs, trivial patents; how to find a qualified patent attorney, EU patent (unitary patent), changes in the European … Continue reading
OHIM: New Fake Invoices Resemble Official Communications
Applicants for European community trademarks (CTM applications) are currently receiving fake invoices from a British service provider called “OMIH – Trademarks and Designs Registration Office”. The fine print of the fake invoices mentions that the message is only an offer, … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, Trademark Law
Tagged fake invoice, fraud, OMIH, payment instructions
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New Common Trademark Practice: New Strategies Required for Filing Trademarks in Europe
Further to our recent article on the changes of the common practice of several European trademark offices (including the OHIM, GPTO, etc.) on the treatment of colored trademarks we will now explain how the decisions will in our opinion change … Continue reading
OHIM: Color Check for Black and White Trademarks
The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) recently announced a new common practice for trademarks registered in black and white or in grayscale in Europe. Under the new practice, the OHIM will no longer treat trademarks filed in … Continue reading
Ireland: London Agreement Enters into Force
With Ireland already having deposited on November 25, 2012 the instrument of accession to the London Agreement, the new legislation will formally enter into force in Ireland on March 1, 2014. Ireland had already signed into effect national laws in … Continue reading
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Tagged European patent office, European patents, Ireland, language regime, London agreement, valdiation
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