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CJEU clarifies protected designations of origin in Danish Feta case
By AWA | Posted on August 2, 2022
A recent judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified the extent of protection for protected designations of origin The Feta saga appears to have reached its conclusion with the judgment in case C‑159/20 from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Feta has lived a tumultuous life as...
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Tags: CJEU, Denmark, Feta, Greece, PDO, protected designations of origin
New Guidelines on Pricing affect Marketing and Promotions in Denmark
By AWA | Posted on June 10, 2022
On May 28, 2022, the Danish consumer ombudsman published long-awaited Guidelines on price marketing. The Guidelines are identical to a revision on price marketing Rules that entered into force on the same date. The revised Rules and Guidelines signal a significant change in how businesses can market themselves using price comparisons and other sales promotions...
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Tags: compliance, marketing, price marketing, Pricing, products, Promotions, services
Key Takeaways: CNIPA notice on malicious trademark registrations
By Ashley Zhao | Posted on June 8, 2022
On 29 March 2022 the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the “Notice on Continuing to Severely Crack Down on the Malicious Registration of Trademarks”. The notice highlights the importance of trademark registration management to promote the development of intellectual property and create a favourable environment for innovation and business. It covers eight topics,...
Tags: CNIPA, registration, trademarks
Why brand owners should start preparing for blockchain domain names
By AWA | Posted on May 25, 2022
Blockchain technology is part of the Web 3.0 revolution, founded on decentralisation, privacy and individual ownership. It goes against the largely centralised and public Web 2.0 we have become used to over the past 20 years. Businesses are increasingly adopting Web 3.0 technology for smart contracts, supply chain management, domain infrastructure and several other applications....
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Tags: blockchain, cybersquatting, domain names, Web 2.0, Web 3.0
Are you ready for the Unitary Patent?
By Louise Jonshammar, Niklas Mattsson | Posted on May 19, 2022
The Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court will significantly impact the patent system in Europe. For applicants or owners of European patents, it is time to inventory your IP portfolio and strategise whether your patents are more suited to the classic European system or the upcoming Unitary Patent system. Niklas Mattsson and Louise Jonshammar...
Business of IP – Understanding and Creating Value
By Anders Isaksson | Posted on March 23, 2022
In this article, Anders Isaksson explores some of the key factors and motivators for why companies small or large should obtain intellectual property. The aim is to help you understand when and how you can create value from IP, especially when considering the long and short-term goals of a company. Venture Capital Whether you are...
Tags: business, designs, IP, patents, trademarks
China trials fast-track examination for trademark applications
By Ai-Leen Lim, Ashley Zhao | Posted on March 9, 2022
On 14 January 2022 the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Measures for Fast-track Examination of Trademark Registration Applications (for Trial Implementation). The measures became effective on the same day and apply to four specific categories of trademark applications that will be eligible for fast-track procedures. If all conditions are met and fast-track examination...
Tags: china, trademarks
Everything you need to know about the Unitary Patent
By Louise Jonshammar | Posted on February 23, 2022
It has been almost a decade since 25 EU Member States signed the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court. Delays from the UK exiting the EU and constitutional complaints filed in Germany caused an uphill battle, but finally, preparations are underway for the common patent and a common patent court. Where are we? For almost...
Tags: unitary patent, UPC, UPCA
China issues Opinions on Judging Trademark Violations
By Ai-Leen Lim, Ashley Zhao | Posted on January 28, 2022
The National Intellectual Property Administration of China (CNIPA) issued the Standard for Judging General Trademark Violations (Standard) on December 13, 2021. It entered into force on January 1, 2022. Background In China, the Administration for Market Regulation (AMR) at the state, provincial, municipal and county levels (including all branches) are the enforcement authority tasked with administering and...
Tags: china, Standard, Trademark, Violations
The Business of IP – Understanding and Creating Value: Part 6 – Costs of IP
By Anders Isaksson | Posted on January 17, 2022
In this six-part series, Anders Isaksson explores some of the critical factors and motivators for why companies, small or large, should obtain intellectual property. The aim is to help you understand when and how you can create value from IP, especially when considering a company’s long and short-term goals. In the previous article in this...
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Tags: costs, designs, patents, trademarks
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