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On the point of re-examination of SPC term #1
Reflections on the Swedish Appeal Court’s reasoning regarding Article 17.2 of the SPC Regulation As previously addressed in a
New trademark legislation determines the conditions for creative brands
As of 1 October 2017, new rules for registration of EU trademarks apply. One significant change is the abolishment
Fourteen countries have now ratified the UPC
Despite the uncertain situation in the UK and Germany, other EU member states seem to continue to ratify the
The (trade) secret of success
We have all heard of success stories such as the Coca-Cola recipe and the Google search algorithm. Many companies
Will trademarks go up in smoke?
More than 10 years ago the Tobacco Products Directive (2001/37/EC) was adopted in the EU, and on 26 February
Copenhagen Design Protection Conference 2012
Recently, the International Trademark Association INTA held the first design conference. The number of attendees was 215 and more
Counterfeit Goods in the EU – Troubling News but No Surprise
On July 24, the European Commission published a press release concerning its report on seizure of counterfeit goods during
Goods in Transit: When is a Fake not a Fake?!
You are, or you represent, a holder of rights. You become aware that some goods which you consider counterfeit
EU patent to pave Europe’s way out of crisis
On 12 October 2011 the European Commission presented a so-called “Roadmap for stability and growth” outlining the response that
Supplementary protection for combination products heading for setback at the CJ of the EU
Supplementary protection for combination products heading for setback at the Court of Justice of the EU On 13 July