Category: Insights

Validation agreement between EPO and Georgia enters into force

On January 15, 2024, the validation agreement between the European Patent Organisation (EPO) and Georgia entered into force. Patent

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How implementing regulations will affect foreign patent applicants in China

On December 21, 2023, the China State Council issued Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law (Regulations). The Regulations became

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CNIPA issues draft regulations on GIs – what you need to know

On 18 September 2023 the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the “Draft Regulations on the Protection of

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Reducing the burden – China issues rules on suspending trademark review cases

On June 13, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued an Interpretation on the Rules for Suspension

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Is 1 April 2023 the date for entry into force of the Unitary Patent?

On 6 October, the UPC Preparatory team published information that they are currently planning for entry into force of

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CJEU clarifies protected designations of origin in Danish Feta case

A recent judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified the extent of protection for

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New Guidelines on Pricing affect Marketing and Promotions in Denmark

On May 28, 2022, the Danish consumer ombudsman published long-awaited Guidelines on price marketing. The Guidelines are identical to

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Key Takeaways: CNIPA notice on malicious trademark registrations

On 29 March 2022 the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the “Notice on Continuing to Severely Crack

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Why brand owners should start preparing for blockchain domain names

Blockchain technology is part of the Web 3.0 revolution, founded on decentralisation, privacy and individual ownership. It goes against

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Business of IP – Understanding and Creating Value

In this article, Anders Isaksson explores some of the key factors and motivators for why companies small or large

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