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Trademark and design applications by Chinese applicants in the EU from 1996 to 2023

When exporting a product, it is advisable to have Intellectual Property (IP) related to that product in the market of destiny. In addition to providing rights to explore the asset (trademark or a design, for example) in exclusivity, having IP in the market where the goods are exported lowers the probability of facing customs obstacles. This is what several Chinese companies and individuals do ever...

February 5, 2024

João Pereira Cabral

Press Release Algeria Trademark Africa Industrial Property

Trademark rights in the crosshairs - Decoding investment boycotts and judicial dynamics in Algeria

Using the Algeria boycott of Spanish goods as a case study, Vera Albino and Inês Monteiro Alves reflect on the nuanced interaction between political dynamics and intellectual property protection, exploring how challenging bilateral relations between nations or perceived inefficiencies in the judicial system can contribute to hesitancy among investors and affect both investment and IP protect...

February 1, 2024

Press Release Netherlands European Union Patent Europe

Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation Summit 2024

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo attended the Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation Summit in Amsterdam, Netherlands, starting on January 23rd. The summit focused on practical tools for addressing patent litigation challenges and strategies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, providing updates on case law and central regulations. As part of this year’s summit, the UPC Litigation F...

January 31, 2024

Opinion Trademark Europe

The Curious Case of an Emoji's Journey Through EU Trade Mark Law

The increasing trend of registering digital symbols, such as emojis and hashtags, prompts a critical reassessment of how conventional trademark laws accommodate these modern forms. Diogo Antunes explores the Käselow Holding GmbH application in his latest article for IP STARS (Managing IP), addressing the intersection of digital communication and legal principles. Read here the full ar...

January 25, 2024

Diogo Antunes

Opinion Kenya Copyright Counterfeiting WIPO

Tackling Kenya’s ‘rampant’ film piracy problem

In Kenya, the film industry plays a key role in the social and economic development of the country as it offers a venue for idea sharing and conversation, which fosters public engagement. Further, it is important for the creation of employment and the generation of wealth, especially among the youth. Copyright law is vital, as it tutors and safeguards the sector, giving the authors legal protec...

January 24, 2024

Diana Pereira

Announcement Portugal European Union Patent Industrial Design Trademark Europe Industrial Property

SME Fund 2024

According to recent information on the Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) website, the 2024 edition of the SME Fund is scheduled to be launched on January 22nd. This is a measure by the European Commission, implemented by the EUIPO, aimed at encouraging SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) to leverage their intellectual property assets by developing strategies for protect...

January 15, 2024

Press Release ARIPO OAPI European Union Patent Industrial Design Copyright Counterfeiting Plant Variety Protection Trademark Law EUIPO Europe Africa Asia Industrial Property Geographical Indications

Inventa launches the 2023 edition of the “Inventa IP Review” magazine

The Inventa IP Review magazine highlights some of the IP news of the previous year, written by our team, through opinion articles, interviews or press releases. We cover relevant topics that have marked the field of innovation, trademarks, patents or intellectual property rights. In the dynamic landscape of 2023, we also explored societal shifts and cutting-edge challenges that left their mark...

January 11, 2024

Opinion Russian Federation Ukraine Patent

The rise of the Ukrainian patents

In issue 6 of "Mitteilungen der deutschen Patentanwälte" from 2023, Anna Shcherbyna and Vítor Moreira present a thorough and insightful examination of the development of Ukraine's patent system, offering insights into the historical context, emphasizing the crucial role played by the system in safeguarding the scientific and technological progress of the country over...

January 8, 2024

Vítor Sérgio Moreira

Opinion European Union Patent Europe

Protecting video game patents in Europe

The landscape of the video game industry has undergone unprecedented growth in Europe, asserting itself as a dominant force in the entertainment market, with €24.5 billion ($26.8 billion) spent on video games in 2022 and more than 100,000 workers in ten EU markets. In tandem with this surge, the significance of patent protection for video game innovations has become increasingly...

January 8, 2024

Phillip Monteiro

Opinion Qatar Patent WIPO Industrial Property

The Intersection of Intellectual Property and Trade: An Analysis of the Doha Round

The Doha Round represents the latest series of trade negotiations among WTO members, officially launched at the WTO's Fourth Ministerial Conference in Qatar in 2001. Its goal is to substantially reform the global trade system by reducing trade barriers and revising rules across approximately 20 trade-related areas, including intellectual property matters such as rights protection, affordable a...

December 28, 2023

Raquel Teles

Press Release China Trademark Internationalisation Trademark

BIP Asia 2023 - Business of IP Forum

Crystal Zhang attended the BIP Asia Forum 2023 held at the Hong Kong Conference and Exhibition Centre on December 7th and 8th. Under the theme "IP & Innovation: Steering New Economic Growth" the event brought together entrepreneurs, brand and design owners, industry leaders, academics/researchers in IP or IP-related areas, and other IP professionals from around the world. The e...

December 13, 2023

Opinion Portugal Trademark Application Trademark

Crunching into Intellectual Property: Biscuits as Trade Mark?

Submitted by Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. in July 2022, the request for protection of a three-dimensional sign representing a biscuit - a “flat, round biscuit, on the front of which 144 squares with their protuberances or reliefs are represented in parallel and equidistant, surrounded by a thicker border with 33 oval rings, creating, as a whole, a characteristic and distinctive shape” -...

December 12, 2023

Vitor Palmela Fidalgo

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