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Acta unlikely to be ratified in Europe, says Kroes

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0300

The Acta treaty that has been the subject of street protests around Europe is unlikely to be ratified by the European Union, according to Neelie Kroes, the powerful European commissioner for telecoms and...

These two charts show that Motorola's royalty demands for standard-essential patents are way out of line

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0300

Late on Friday (March 30, 2012), Microsoft and Motorola Mobility each brought a motion for partial summary judgment on certain issues relevant to their dispute in the Western District of Washington that...

CSIRO wins legal battle over wi-fi patent

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0300

The Federal Government has described a multi-million-dollar legal settlement over CSIRO's wi-fi technology as a major boost for the organisation.
The settlement secures more than $220 million for CSIRO...

Canadian Trade-mark Practice Roars into a New Age: Sound Marks Now Registrable in Canada

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0300

On March 28, 2012, the Canadian Trade-marks Office (TMO) announced that it will be accepting sound mark applications effective immediately. On the same day, the TMO published the first advertisement of...

US Supreme Court Reverses Myriad Decision Allowing Gene Patents

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0300

The United States Supreme Court yesterday threw out a high-profile case that had allowed a private company�s patents on two human genes associated with cancer.
The US highest court remanded the case, Molecular...

Microsoft Considers Beneficial For Ukraine To Reduce Pirated Software

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Microsoft (USA) considers beneficial for Ukraine to reduce use of pirated software, Yurii Omelchenko, head of the department for protecting intellectual property of the Microsoft Ukraine company, said...

WIPO Lex - new WIPO's electronic database

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0300

WIPO Lex is an electronic database providing access to intellectual property ("IP") laws and treaties of the Members of WIPO, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN). It aims to...

The Official Visit of WIPO's Director General

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0300

Mr. Francis Garry - Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) came to Ukraine with official visit.

Seattle (USA), 16th-20th May 2009: INTA 131st Annual Meeting

Tue, 19 May 2009 07:09:14 +0300

The International Trademark Association (INTA) will hold its Annual Meeting in Seattle (USA) from 16th-20th May 2009. This event will offer a number of valuable meetings and exhibits with more than 7,000...

San Marino to join EPO

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:54:07 +0300

The government of the Republic of San Marino deposited its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on 21 April and is set to become the EPO's 36th member state on 1 July. European...

International Trademark Registrations Top One Million

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:41:02 +0300

The number of international trademark registrations topped the one million mark when Austrian �eco� company Grune Erde, which specializes in natural wood, textile and cosmetic products, registered its mark this month under the WIPO-administered Madrid system for the international registration of marks.
Trademark registrations often mirror evolving consumer tastes as companies work to strengthen their market position. In this case, the millionth trademark registration is a �green� brand, reflecting a growing environmental awareness among the general public and the business community. �Trademarks and the branding efforts they support help consumers make informed choices about the products they buy,� said WIPO Director General Francis Gurry. �They are extremely valuable commercial assets. WIPO�s international trademark registration system is a cost-effective, user-friendly and streamlined means by which businesses operating internationally can protect and manage their trademark portfolio.� �

Information Meeting on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:24:47 +0300

On May 25, 2009 an Information Meeting on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations will take place.
This meeting will consist of presentations from international experts on the current conditions of...

Information Meeting on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:24:47 +0300

Seminar on the Madrid System of International Registration of Marks

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:24:10 +0300

From May 14, 2009 to May 15, 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland, the Seminar on the Madrid System of International Registration of Marks will take place.
This Seminar is aimed at increasing awareness and practical...

Seminar on the Hague System of International Registration of Industrial Designs

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:21:42 +0300

On May 13, 2009 the seminar on the Hague System of International Registration of Industrial Designs will take place.
This Seminar is aimed at increasing awareness and practical knowledge of the Hague system...