Europe adopts ‘black and white’ approach to trade marks
On 15 April 2014 the European Trade Mark and Design Network (an organisation focused on achieving common practice amongst European trade mark and design systems) published a communication on...
On 15 April 2014 the European Trade Mark and Design Network (an organisation focused on achieving common practice amongst...
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Philippine Update: Deferred Publication of Designs
In a move to permit designers and companies applying for the registration of designs to keep them secret from competitors until these designs are brought to market, Applicants can...
In a move to permit designers and companies applying for the registration of designs to keep them secret from...
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ACIP’s Review of the Innovation Patent System
The innovation patent system was introduced in 2001 to replace the petty patent system in Australia. The system was developed to stimulate innovation in Australian Small to Medium Enterprises...
The innovation patent system was introduced in 2001 to replace the petty patent system in Australia. The system was...
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Guidance on Payment of Annuities for Divisional Applications
Section 55.1 of the IP Code provides that, “o maintain the patent application or patent, an annual fee shall be paid upon the expiration of four ' (4) years...
Section 55.1 of the IP Code provides that, “o maintain the patent application or patent, an annual fee shall...
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Revisions to the Korean Patents Act
Revisions to the Korean Patents Act are due to come into force on 1 January 2015. The more notable changes are summarized in the table below. With regards to...
Revisions to the Korean Patents Act are due to come into force on 1 January 2015. The more notable...
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Modified examination – Still Modifiable?
As you may be aware, the option for an applicant to request modified examination based on a corresponding granted patent in a foreign country was abolished when the Intellectual...
As you may be aware, the option for an applicant to request modified examination based on a corresponding granted...
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Philippines Update – IP Enforcement
In response to the recent amendments of the Philippines Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No. 8293), the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) introduced new Rules and Regulations...
In response to the recent amendments of the Philippines Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No. 8293), the Intellectual Property...
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Increased Support for Enforcement Actions by the Philippines Patent Office
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will now be able to exercise enforcement functions against those involved in the sale or trade of counterfeit items as part...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will now be able to exercise enforcement functions against those involved...
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All our patents belong to you
In a seemingly philanthropic gesture, Electric carmaker Tesla has announced that it is giving its patents to the “open source movement” in an attempt to promote the advancement of...
In a seemingly philanthropic gesture, Electric carmaker Tesla has announced that it is giving its patents to the “open...
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Extensions of time – a new era
Any person may oppose the grant of a patent on an application by filing a Notice of Opposition within three months of the advertisement of acceptance of the application. If...
Any person may oppose the grant of a patent on an application by filing a Notice of Opposition within...
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