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Romania will accede to the UPC agreement on September 1st 2024
Romania has deposited its instrument of ratification on May 31, 2024 and will accede to the UPC agreement on September 1st, 2024. Thus, starting from that date, the UPC agreement +
Legislative changes in India
On March 15, 2024, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry published amendments in the Official Gazette, modifying certain patent rules from 2003. +
Data protection – News for 2023-2024
This newsletter presents a selection of legal news in the field of personal data protection for the year 2023-2024. +
What is the benefit of registering a patronymic brand for an athlete?
Many athletes benefit from brand protection that allows them to effectively combat opportunism and significantly increase their visibility. +
Cumulative Protection under the UPC Framework
Cumulative Protection: European Patent and National Patent vs Unitary Patent and National Patent +
Overview of the EPO Strategic Plan 2028
The EPO recently published its new strategic plan for the coming years up to 2028. +
European Patent Office (EPO) has published a quality dashboard
The dashboard presents key performance indicators (KPIs) in quality and aims to enhance transparency by providing quarterly updates on quality and user satisfaction +
Wine labelling: creativity from constraint(s)
…or how to make the most of the latest mandatory statements to clarify the image of your wine and ensure its protection. +
Grandfather clause for European patent attorneys
A European Patent Attorney may represent a party before the UPC provided he has the appropriate qualifications. These qualifications are defined by the “Rules on the European Patent Litigation Certificate +
Stay of proceedings in case of parallel proceedings before the UPC and the EPO
In an order dated 8 January 2024, the Paris Central Division interpreted for the first time article 33 (10) of the Agreement concerning the stay of proceedings in the event +