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The patentability of live biological products

27 September 2024

Using live biological products in lifestyle drugs and cosmetics introduces a distinct set of conside...

Proactive protection and legal risk management for AI ad campaigns

01 August 2024

As AI transforms the advertising industry, IP concerns linking AI and campaigns call for proactive s...

China excels at domestic patent filing; which one is leading globally?

10 July 2024

China outpaces filings from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, India, the UK and Germany.

Eurasian Patent Organization debuts amended patent regulations

29 February 2024

Unitary effect and European validations in view of national prior rights

31 January 2024

IPOPHL, EUIPO extend partnership to tackle issues on AI, cybersecurity, metaverse

08 December 2023

News

Qatar, Germany ink deal to develop trade for small, medium-sized businesses

29 September 2022

Partnership aims to open Doha office for German business group.

INTA releases Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe

03 May 2022

The International Trademark Association (INTA) on Monday, May 2, released its Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe. Focused on the tax implications within the trademark lifecycle in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, the report serves to provide brand legal practitioners with a clear understanding of tax policy as it relates to trademark and complementary rights issues, and a framework to strengthen their collaboration with tax professionals.

Vink, Tang urge INTA attendees to seek out innovation

02 May 2022

Brands are always big business at the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting Live+, so it was no surprise when much of the meeting’s open ceremonies were devoted to what brands can do in today’s world.

Building a greener future with IP strategy

02 May 2022

As we approach the end of spring in the northern hemisphere, the scorching heat of early summer reminds us that climate change is a genuine threat to our future. However, solving the climate crisis is no easy task, and thus it is essential to turn to innovative technologies to work a way out for a sustainable future. Since IP is closely interrelated to technological inventions, can it serve as a driving force for green innovations?

IP rights waiver on Covid-19 products: compromise reached

06 April 2022

Talks about waiving intellectual property rights for Covid-19-related products are seeing positive developments with India, South Africa, the United States and European Union reaching a compromise in March after 18 months of stalled negotiations.

CNIPA commissioner proposes ways to tackle post-pandemic IP protection challenges

04 November 2021

Dr. Shen Changyu, commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) proposed three actions for IP offices to address IP protection challenges under the post-Covid 19 era: coordinate the top-level design of IP, constantly optimize IP administration and services and speed up the development of IP global governance.

Netflix Files Trademark Applications For Squid Game

04 November 2021

A review of the recent filings made before the Bureau of Trademarks of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines reveals that Netflix has filed two recent trademark applications for “SQUID GAME”. The applications consist of a plain word mark and another with the stylized “SQUID GAME” logo. Both filings cover multiple classes including classes 9, 16, 18, 21, 25, 28, and 41.

Indonesia Builds Stronger IP Ecosystem

27 October 2021

Indonesia is working to create an efficient and effective intellectual property (IP) ecosystem to combat widespread piracy and counterfeit goods.

Warner Media exec stresses role of IP protection in online platforms as AIPPI World Congress opens

19 October 2021

There is an ongoing debate in the European Union and other jurisdictions about the responsibility of online platforms and a major aspect of the discussion is the protection of intellectual property rights.

INTA to host on-site mini conferences as part of 2021 Annual Meeting

31 May 2021

Onsite, one-day mini-conferences as part of INTA's 2021 Annual Meeting, which it has dubbed the 2021 Annual Meeting Virtual +.

Europe is a global hub for innovation in 3D printing, new study from European Patent Office shows

20 July 2020

Surge in additive manufacturing is part of the broader, rapid rise of digital technologies overall, study says.

Joint statement of EPO and CNIPA on response to Covid-19

13 July 2020

East meets west to defeat hardships of IP and Covid-19.

People and places

Nick Roudev joins Linklaters Middle East TMT practice

09 September 2022

Bird & Bird's Baseline Consulting Arm Has Merged With Valeocon Management Consulting

30 August 2019

In-depth features

The cannabis industry in the IP arena

31 December 2022

When it comes to the legalization of cannabis, Asia lags behind Europe and North America, reports Ex...

The unintentional consequences of unintended claims

30 September 2022

A patent specification containing an unintended claim often brings about unintentional consequences....

Creating a family business: Surnames and trademarks