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Patent registration in Mexico
May
Any business that owns a patent and desires to expand in the Mexican market, build long-term value, attract investors for their invention, or eventually license their patents should make use of the Mexican patent system. It is crucial for companies to submit a patent application in Mexico for inventions, even if the corresponding product has […]
Difference between Plagiarism and Sampling in the music industry
May
In Vietnam, the phenomenon with the name ‘Son Tung M-TP’ is known throughout the country, especially for the young generation from 10 to 30 years old. Son Tung’s name is popular not only because of his extremely good songs and performances but also because of the scandals surrounding this singer. Specifically, the scandals of plagiarism […]
A touching story behind the patent-free safety belt of Volvo
May
Seat belts in the cars we often use every day are a necessity when driving if we want to keep ourselves safe as well as the passengers in the cars. However, the use of seat belts is increasingly becoming an optional option for occupants, including the driver, especially on the road with no police. However, […]
Industrial design registration procedure in Brazil
May
According to the guidelines specified by the National Institute of Industrial Property of Brazil (INPI), an application for registration must include the following information in compliance with article 101 of the Intellectual Property (IP) Law: a request; a specification, if applicable; a claim, if applicable; drawings or photographs; the field of application of the object […]
Peru: Indecopi participates on new IP partnerships
May
To facilitate the use of IP tools in Peru, the Defence of Competition and Intellectual Property Protection (Indecopi) has signed into a number of new partnerships. Cooperation with Industrial Property offices On October 5, 2022, Indecopi and Chile’s National Institute of Industrial Property signed a partnership agreement to work together to promote the use of IP […]
Legal notes to copyright registration in Cyprus
May
Copyright registration in Cyprus. Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea south of the Anatolian Peninsula. Cyprus is a major tourist destination in the Mediterranean. With an advanced, high-income economy and a very high Human Development Index, the Republic of Cyprus has been a member of the […]
Registration of industrial designs in Slovakia
May
Registration of industrial designs in Slovakia – Every company that owns an industrial design and intends to expand its business in the Slovak market should use the Slovak intellectual property system. Requirements for application for registration of industrial designs in Slovakia The time limit for filing an industrial design application for the priority right in […]
Registration of industrial designs in OAPI countries
May
Industrial Design Registration at OAPI – Every company that owns an industrial design and intends to expand its business in the OAPI market should use OAPI’s intellectual property system. The Organization of African Intellectual Property (OAPI) is headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The organization was established under the Bangui Agreement of 2 March 1977. The Bangui […]
The USPTO is extending multiple pilot programs
May
The USPTO begins its new fiscal year in October. USPTO has announced the continuation of numerous pilot programs beyond 2023. Fast-track appeals pilot program The Pilot Program for Fast-Track Appeals has been extended through July 2, 2024. This procedure, as mentioned in this article, allows applicants to pay a $400 fee to accelerate the Board […]
The new Executive Regulation of Industrial Property Law supplements the UAE’s legislative patent system
May
On March 14, 2022, Gazette No. 723/52 published the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. (6) of 2022 regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (11) of 2021 regarding the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights. This resolution will take effect on June 12, 2022. The 82 articles that make up the Executive Regulations […]