The Unified Patent Court becomes operational on June 1, 2023.
The Unified Patent Court will have jurisdiction over European patents in all European Union countries with the exception of Spain, Croatia and Poland. The Unified Patent Court, under the umbrella of the European Union, will be able to deal in a …
The Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent
On January 19, 2022, the provisional phase of the Protocol of the Agreement on the Unified Patent Courtbegan. With this milestone, a transition period begins before the entry into force of the agreement establishing the Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent. …
Grants for SMEs in Industrial Property Protection.
The EUIPO announces for this year 2022 an Grant Program for SMEs in the field of Industrial Property. The “Ideas Powered for Business” SME Fund Grant Programwill be open until December 16, 2022. SMEs in the European Union will be able …
Jamaica joins the main international treaties on Industrial Property
Jamaica has recently signed several of the main international treaties on Industrial Property for the protection of trademarks, designs and inventions. Jamaica’s entry in these treaties will allow its nationals and residents to access international protection systems to protect their Industrial …
Measures taken on Industrial Property due to the coronavirus
Given this undoubtedly exceptional situation in which we find ourselves, reducing uncertainty is essential. There are many aspects of our lives that are being affected and without a doubt the effects in the workplace are also noticeable. With the objective of safeguarding …
Record of European patent applications of Spanish origin.
The European Patent Office has just released the data regarding the filing of European patent applications during 2019. They reflect a new record for applications of Spanish origin. Specifically, European patent applications of Spanish origin grew by 6%,following the trend of the …
Brexit is here
Brexit is here, the UK’s exit from the European Union is imminent and with it many questions about what will happen. Although the exit is effective on February 1, 2020, as regard to Industrial Property rights, the key date will be December …
Hong Kong launches a new patent grant system
The new patent system will enter into force on December 19. Hong Kong launches a new patent grant system. With this legislative novelty, the applicant will have the option of choosing the Hong Kong Patent Office as responsible for processing and …
Israel joins the Hague Agreement on designs
Israel joins the Hague Agreement on designs and undoubtedly it will be a country to take into consideration in the new international design applications. On October 3, Vietnam signed the Hague Agreement for the protection of international designs. As from January 3, 2020, this country will be elegible …
Malaysia joins the Madrid Protocol of International Trademarks
Malaysia joins the Madrid Protocol of International Marks and becomes the member State number 106 of this Agreement. Its entry shall have effect as from 27 December 2019. To know more, click here. Welcome¡ If you want to know more about how …
