Starting 24 November, the European Union trademark authority (OHIM) offers trademark applicants the opportunity to have their applications examined and published faster. The accelerated procedure is called Fast Track and…
Spain’s challenge to unitary patent package rejected
The Advocate General proposes to dismiss Spain’s challenges to the creation of the Unitary Patent package on the grounds that unitary protection is expected to provide a genuine benefit in…
Awapatent ranked #1 among Sweden’s IP consultants
The 2014 edition of business magazine Affärsvärlden’s Consulting Guide (Konsultguiden) has recently been released. Just like the last few years Awapatent is at the very top of the list. The…
Google and LG co-operate on patents
Google and Korean electronics company LG Electronics have signed a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement covering a broad range of products and technologies. The agreement covers the two companies’ existing patents…
Awapatent’s successful client Heliospectra receives the first US patent
Heliospectra – a client to Awapatent since 2012 – develops, produces and sells intelligent and energy efficient LED lighting solutions for plant science and horticulture applications. The company has received…
Kristina Walls Chairs SEPAF’s Board
Kristina Walls, vice president South Sweden, has been appointed chairperson of The Association of Intellectual Property Law Firms in Sweden (SEPAF, Sveriges Patentbyråers förening) for the next twelve-month period. Kristina…
Awapatent is on MySIPO
Now you can find Awapatent on MySIPO, a Chinese community for IP discussions. On MySIPO, those who are interested in IP can publish articles, ask questions and answer or comment…
Awapatent supports Médecins Sans Frontières and the fight against ebola
”The ebola virus outbreak spreads at a furious speed, and thousands of people have already fallen victim. The situation is very critical, and we at Awapatent want to give our…
Chinese company among world’s 100 most valuable brands
The Chinese telecommunications company Huawei appears in the brand consultancy Interbrand’s annual Best Global Brands report. It is the first time that a Chinese brand has featured on the list….
EU Commission “follows the money” in fight against IPR infringements
The European Commission recently adopted an action plan to address infringements of intellectual property rights in the EU. The plan sets out a number of actions to focus the EU’s…