AWA Point
Category: Insights
The inventor’s right to waive being mentioned – or Bene qui latuit bene vixit
Roman poet Ovid stated the above latin quote in his work Tristia about 1000 years ago, and French philosopher
Recent Measures Introduced by CTMO
On March 24, 2016, the China Trademark Office (CTMO) announced the implementation of certain measures from that date. FAQ
Artists’ rights ./. Freedom of panorama
Wikimedia Sverige has compiled images of art in public places in a database. This database is open to all,
Third strike hits the European Patent Office
Last month, 91% (3,701) of 4062 of European Patent Office (EPO) employees voted for a one day strike to
The struggle to avoid trademark degeneration
I have met trademark owners that are thrilled when their trademark has become part of the language as generic
Use of non-distinctive signs
The new Regulation (EU) 2015/2424 amending Council Regulation 207/2009/EC on the Community Trade Mark will enter into force from
End to own name defence for corporate names
The new Regulation (EU) 2015/2424 amending Council Regulation 207/2009/EC on the Community Trade Mark (CTM) will enter into force from 23 March 2016
New ways to obtain trademark and design rights on the Faroe Islands
Today there is only one way to obtain a trademark right on the Faroe Islands and that is by
Making well founded decisions about opting out…
…of the Unified Patent Court and requesting Unitary Effect for your European Patent The benefit of requesting Unitary Effect
Trademark Protection in China – if everyone could be Disney…
In October 2015, the Chinese State Administration for Industry and Commerce (AIC) announced a special one-year nationwide campaign to