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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
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
China trials fast-track examination for trademark applications
On 14 January 2022 the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Measures for Fast-track Examination of Trademark Registration
Everything you need to know about the Unitary Patent
It has been almost a decade since 25 EU Member States signed the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court.
China issues Opinions on Judging Trademark Violations
The National Intellectual Property Administration of China (CNIPA) issued the Standard for Judging General Trademark Violations (Standard) on December 13, 2021.
The Business of IP – Understanding and Creating Value: Part 6 – Costs of IP
In this six-part series, Anders Isaksson explores some of the critical factors and motivators for why companies, small or
China endorses good-faith commitment when applying for well-known status
From 1 September 2021 applicants and their trademark agents or representing agency will be required to sign and seal
EPO’s highest legal authority to decide if post-published data can support inventive step
The European Patent Office’s (EPO) highest legal authority, the Enlarged Board of Appeal, is about to be referred questions
The Business of IP – Understanding and Creating Value: Part 4 – Spin-Offs
In this six-part series, Anders Isaksson explores some of the critical factors and motivators for why companies, small or
Was this the last hurdle for German UPCA Ratification?
At the end of 2020, German ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) looked promising as