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The fully revised Patents Ordinance will be submitted for consultation in April
In March 2024, Parliament passed a partial revision of the Patents Act. The corresponding implementing provisions in the Patents Ordinance need to be amended before the revised act can come into effect. This has been taken as an opportunity to completely revise the outdated ordinance. The revised ordinance will thus be submitted for consultation.
Switzerland’s digital vision
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EPO Study: Europe leading in number of oncology startups
Cancer remains a major health threat in Europe, which accounts for nearly 25% of global cases and over 20% of deaths, despite having less than 10% of the world's population. Technological advancements are improving survival rates, with European healthcare systems showcasing excellence in cancer prevention and patient care. Ahead of World Cancer Day, the European Patent Office (EPO) has published its second study on cancer-related technologies, which provides an in-depth analysis of the fastest growing technology fields including cellular immunotherapy (where the number of patent applications grew at an average annual rate of 37.5% between 2015 and 2021), gene therapy (+31%) and image analysis (+20%).
17th Advisory Committee on Enforcement; του WIPO – Tackling online piracy and public awareness strategies
This year’s 17th Session of WIPO Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE), held in Geneva from 4 to 6 February, included a variety of topics on awareness raising on IP and online piracy and enforcement.
Collaboration of the HCO with the Creative Europe MEDIA Office – Podcast: Copyright in the AI Era
The Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO), in collaboration with the Creative Europe MEDIA Office, created a podcast titled “Copyright in the AI Era”. The Director of HCO, Ms. Maria Daphne Papadopoulou, and Ms. Poly Lykourgou discussed copyright, with particular emphasis on the audiovisual sector.
Data made easy through IP Rights Overview
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Plant breeder's rights growing trials
Examining unique traits in new plant varieties is a highlight of Ali Bhatti’s role as one of our plant breeder’s rights (PBR) examiners.
Removal of Goods/Services Limitations
emeni Trademark Office has eliminated the previous restriction on the number of goods and services
Africa IP Update
latest edition of Africa IP Update
Slogans in Brazil
Slogans in Brazil
OpenAI's Trademark Landscape: A Giant in Artificial Intelligence
In the vast sky of artificial intelligence, OpenAI undoubtedly shines as one of the brightest stars. From its humble beginnings as a non-profit organization to becoming a global tech giant, OpenAI has not only revolutionized the world with its groundbreaking technological products but has also demonstrated deep strategic insight in its trademark positioning. This article will delve into OpenAI’s development journey, key products and technologies, core team, and its social impact.
CES Las Vegas 2025: INPI supports French start-ups at the major global tech event
From January 7 to 10, 2025, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place in Las Vegas, a major global event for consumer electronics that this year brought together around 140 visitors and 000 exhibitors. The CES is the international showcase for the latest technological innovations. It offers French start-ups, supported by the INPI and its network of regional intellectual property advisors, significant visibility.
Reusable Rockets, Autonomous Autos, Smart Ships: Inventing Increasingly Reshaping the Transportation Industry, New WIPO Report Finds
Innovation in the global transportation sector is increasingly focusing on greener, futuristic technologies like air taxis, wireless charging for electric vehicles and self-piloting cargo ships, with China, Japan, the US, the Republic of Korea and Germany leading in inventive activity, a new WIPO report shows.
LG Electronics Ranks First Globally in AI Robot Patent Applications
The Korean Intellectual Property Office, led by Commissioner KIM Wan Ki, conducted an analysis of patent applications related to robotics with integrated artificial intelligence technologies that were filed with world's five largest intellectual property offices known as the IP5, which includes the IP offices of South Korea, China, the EU, Japan, and the U.S. The findings revealed there to be a dramatic increase in AI robot patent applications in just over a decade （2012-2021）. Within these ten years, the number of applications in the field of AI robots grew at an extraordinary average annual rate of 58.5%. In 2012, there were just 20 applications, but by 2021, this number surged to 1,260 applications. Most notably, LG Electronics Inc., a Korean company, was found to be dominating as the overall top most filer of patents related to AI robots.
KIPO spreads K-Intellectual Property to UAE and Brunei Darussalam
The Korean Intellectual Property Office& KIPO;, headed by Commissioner KIM Wan Ki, has announced the successful completion of the 'Overseas IP Consulting Project', conducted for the past two years from 2023 to 2024 for intellectual property offices in the United Arab Emirates& UAE; and Brunei Darussalam.
Preparatory work for World Intellectual Property Organization Technology and Innovation Support Centre in Hong Kong commences
The Hong Kong Productivity Council HKPC, along with 50 other service institutions on the Mainland, has been designated jointly by the China National Intellectual Property Administration CNIPA; and the World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO; as part of the new batch of organisations for establishing Technology and Innovation Support Centres TISCs; and will commence preparatory work that will span a period of one year.
Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights continues to take forward co-operation projects
The Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights today December 30; confirmed the co-operation projects for 2024-25, striving to implement the spirit of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference to further promote the in-depth development of intellectual property IP; co-operation.
JPO Held the 10th ID5 Annual Meeting - There is growing interest in the new challenges to design protection posed by new technologies
On December 12, the Japan Patent Office JPO; hosted the 10th Annual Meeting of the Industrial Design 5 Forum ID5;, which are the IP offices of Japan, the United States, Europe, China, and South Korea, in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, with WIPO as an observer. Commissioner Mr. ONO and Director-General of the First Examination Department, Mr. NONAKA attended the Annual Meeting as representatives of the JPO
BPTO Launches Groundbreaking Study on IP Finance in Brazil
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has released a groundbreaking study on IP Finance in Brazil, exploring the potential of intellectual property as collateral for financing and outlining strategies to boost this practice in the country.
Significant Changes to Trade Mark Renewal Fees and Requirements in Libya
Libya has introduced notable updates to its trade mark renewal fees and requirements under Decree 586 of 2024, issued on 27 November 2024, impacting both foreign and domestic companies. These changes include an increase in official fees as well as additional procedural complexities, creating challenges for trade mark owners operating in the country.
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Principle of trademark protection:Principle of trademark protection;
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Classification system of goods and services:Nice Classification; multi-class application is available;
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Requirements for trademark use:The applicant shall provide evidence showing use of the trademark on the designated goods/services. Evidence of use for goods includes but not limited to: product photos printed with trademarks, product packaging, product labels, exhibition pictures, brochures, sales contracts and other purchase documents and information; but advertisements or media reports cannot be used as evidence of effective use. Evidence for services includes but not limited to: the brochures printed with trademarks, web page introductions, contracts for provision of services and other documents.
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An application for trademark registration shall be filed before the U.S. Intellectual Property Office (USTPO), and there must be a basis for filing application in the United States. There are mainly three types:(1)"Intended Use": This basis applies to cases where the trademark has not been used in the United States at the time of filing the application for registration. Based on "intention to use" to file an application for trademark registration, the application can be submitted directly without providing evidence of trademark use. However, when the official passes the trademark examination, an official notice will be issued requesting the applicant to submit evidence of use and the time of first use in the world and the United States in order to obtain a trademark registration certificate. If the trademark has not been used before it is approved for registration, the applicant may postpone the submission of the statement of use for a period of 6 months at a time, for a total of 5 times. If the use evidence cannot be provided in the end, the trademark will be invalid.
(2)"Actual Use": This basis is applicable to the case where the trademark was already used in the United States when the application for registration was submitted. When filing an application for trademark registration on the basis of "already used", evidence of the use of the trademark in the United States and the earliest date of use shall be provided.
(3)"Registration in Other Countries": This basis is used when an application for registration of the same trademark has been submitted in the origin country and the applicant cannot provide mark use evidence in the United States for a short period of time. Application information (including designated goods/services) in the US application should be consistent with those in the application of origin country, and a copy of registration certificate in the origin country should be provided.
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