The bodies discussing reforms to the European trademark system have announced a provisional agreement that would see changes including reduced renewal fees for Community trademarks (CTM) and greater
For some British IP professionals all is about to change with regards to European intellectual property practice – but for others nothing will change at all. At a meeting between the EPO and the
On April 1, 2024, several important fee adjustments were implemented, following a thorough review of the fee structure of the European Patent Office (EPO) by the Administrative Council. This package
participants from government and the IP profession attended, including representatives of national patent offices from 25 European countries. In his opening address, Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister
Major reforms to EU copyright law have been delayed after talks to discuss the proposals were called off yesterday, January 21. The European Commission proposed the Directive on the Digital Single
Any owner of a trademark registered in a member state of the EU may claim the seniority of his national trademark in a European trademark for identical goods or services. This claim of seniority has
As of 1 April 2025, European patent holders will be able to extend their patent rights to Laos without having to go through a separate national application process[1]. This follows the Validation
On 11 February 2025, the European Commission unveiled its Work Programme for 2025, titled "Moving forward together: A Bolder, Simpler, Faster Union." This strategic document outlines the Commission's
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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled on a trade mark proprietor's right to sue for infringement for the importation into its territory of goods placed on the market by an assignee of rights