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Recruitment begins for UPC judges
16 May 2016Read more >The recruitment process for selecting the first group of UPC judges is now open. Candidates may apply to become a full-time or part-time judge until the closing date of 4 July 2016. Information on the selection process can be found here. The opening of the selection process marks a major step in the implementation of […]
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OHIM changes name to EUIPO
21 March 2016Read more >With effect from Wednesday 23rd March there will be a number of name changes implemented in relation to Intellectual Property organisations and rights. · The Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) will be known as the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). · Community Trade Marks (CTM’s) will change to EU Trade Marks. […]
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Case closed: Supreme Court dismisses Trunki’s design appeal
10 March 2016Read more >PMS International Group Plc (Respondent) v Magmatic Limited (Appellant) [2016] UKSC 12 This case came before the Supreme Court following earlier proceedings at the High Court and Court of Appeal. Two designs were at issue (pictured, left to right): the ‘Trunki’, Magmatic’s Registered Community Design (RCD), and the Kiddee Case by PMS, in various iterations, […]
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ECJ upholds General Court decision in favour of Adidas
9 March 2016Read more >Case C-396/15 P Shoe Branding Europe BVBA v Adidas AG European Court of Justice, 17 February 2016 The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld a decision of the General Court allowing Adidas to oppose the registration of a trade mark consisting of two parallel stripes placed on the side of footwear. Shoe Branding Europe, […]
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EPO renewal fees increase while JPO fees decrease
3 March 2016Read more >The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced increases in its renewal fees from 1 April 2016. The fees will increase by approximately 1%. For example, the 6th year renewal will increase from €1040 to €1050. Meanwhile, the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) has also announced changes in renewal fees effective from 1 April 2016, a reduction […]
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Final UPC court fees announced
26 February 2016Read more >The UPC Preparatory Committee has today announced the finalised court fees, including some notable changes. Now that much of the procedure for opting out of the UPC has been finalised, the committee has recognised that the administrative burden involved in processing a request to opt out would not be as complex as first anticipated. As […]
