Patent registration in Qatar. Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. In the 21st century, Qatar emerged as a significant power in the Arab world through its resource wealth, as well as its globally expanding media […]
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There have been some new, fundamental changes to the trademark law in the UAE with the issuance of Federal Law no. 36 of 2021 concerning trademarks which will come into effect on January 2nd, 2022. With these important changes, right holders in the UAE, as well as businesses who are or plan to connect and […]
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New amendments to Canada’s patent rules will take effect on October 3, 2022
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The previously announced final draft for revisions to the Patent Rules (Rules) was registered with the Orders in the Council of Canada on June 2, 2022, and will be published in the Canadian Gazette, Part 2 (CG2) on June 22, 2022, with most sections taking effect on October 3, 2022. The purpose of these new […]
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The term “intellectual property” refers to a person’s or a company’s innovation and ideas. To mention a few examples, intellectual property rights can cover a brand, a design, a book, an invention, or music, and song lyrics. Intellectual property rights provide the creator control over what other people can do with their works or products. […]
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On April 24, 2022, a new bill amending the Common Courts Act was introduced. The law proposes a number of structural modifications to Poland’s judicial system, including one involving IP courts. Some of these recommendations, however, have raised concerns among IP practitioners. Current court departments would be converted to chambers under one of the plans, […]
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Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are often among a company’s – or perhaps a country’s – most valuable assets. A belligerent can cause real financial damage by seizing such assets, making it impossible to supervise the activities of local licensees, or weakening enforcement against infringers. It’s no surprise that the battle over IP ownership has turned […]
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In the last few years, virtual asset transfers like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become common in the tech sector, and the focus of virtual interactions has changed to the “Metaverse.” Some major firms, including Meta (previously Facebook) and Microsoft, have declared plans to create new Metaverse platforms for both entertainment and employment. However, public debate […]
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Pakistan is a country that is constantly in conflict, whether within itself or with other foreign countries. However, in the 21st century, Pakistan has made some huge improvements, meaning that it’s time for this country to invest more in the economy. Accordingly, to be able to be more harmonious and become a great nation on […]
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Patent registration in Peru. Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. The sovereign state of Peru is a representative democratic republic divided into 25 regions. Peru has a high level of human development with an upper middle-income level ranking 82nd on the Human Development Index. It is one of […]
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Patent registration in Papua New Guinean. Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia (a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia). Most of the people of Papua […]
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Patent registration in Paraguay. Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a country in South America. Paraguay is a developing country. It is a founding member of Mercosur, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Lima Group. Additionally, the city of Luque, in metropolitan Asuncion, is the seat of […]
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To combat counterfeiting, brand owners must establish a multi-platform strategy that covers all bases. In order to establish a successful approach, a thorough examination of current counterfeiting patterns is required. Here are a few examples of such trends: Counterfeiters have been forced to retreat from China’s developed coastal districts to the developing sections of the […]
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Patent registration in the Philippines. The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic island country in Southeast Asia. The Philippines is considered to be an emerging market and a newly industrialized country, which has an economy transitioning from being based on agriculture to being based more on services and manufacturing. In addition, […]
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Patent registration in Portugal. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country whose mainland is located on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. Portugal has left a profound cultural, architectural and linguistic influence across the globe, with a legacy of around 250 million Portuguese speakers, and many Portuguese-based creoles. It is a developed country with […]
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Patent registration in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a Caribbean island and unincorporated territory of the United States. The economy of Puerto Rico is classified as a high-income economy by the World Bank and as the most competitive economy in Latin America by the World Economic Forum. It is […]
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Patent registration in Poland. Poland officially the Republic of Poland is a country in Central Europe. Poland is a developed market and a middle power; it has the sixth-largest economy in the European Union by nominal GDP and the fifth-largest by GDP (PPP). It provides very high standards of living, safety, and economic freedom, as […]
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Because the Czech Republic is a “first to file” nation, trademark registration is required to obtain rights to a trademark. Unregistered trademarks can only be protected in exceptional instances. Trademark applications must be filed with the Czech Republic’s Industrial Property Office (UPV). The Czech Republic is also a member of the European Union, which means […]
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Many western brands have said that they will either stop or exit the Russian market after February 24, 2022. Companies that established their businesses using the franchising model, on the other hand, have found themselves unable to close outlets due to regulatory restrictions in some circumstances. Furthermore, the Russian government has begun to implement counter-measures […]
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Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, also called Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia. It is a country rich in jade and gems, oil, natural gas, teak, and other mineral resources. Myanmar is also endowed with renewable energy; it has the highest solar power potential compared to other countries of the […]
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Patent registration in New York. New York, often called New York City to distinguish it from New York State, or NYC for short is the most populous city in the United States. With over 20 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and approximately 23 million in its combined statistical area, it is one of […]
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Patent registration in Nigeria. Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. Nigeria’s mixed economy is the largest in Africa, the 26th-largest in the world by nominal GDP, and 25th-largest by PPP. It is a lower-middle-income economy, with its abundant supply of natural resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, and transport […]
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Patent registration in New Zealand. New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. New Zealand has an advanced market economy, ranked 14th in the 2019 Human Development Index and third in the 2020 Index of Economic Freedom. It is a high-income economy with a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of […]
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Patent registration in Oman. Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. By regional standards, Oman has a relatively diversified economy. Tourism is the fastest-growing industry in Oman. Other sources of income, agriculture, and industry are small in comparison and account for less […]
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On 11 April 2022, the Parliament of Bangladesh passed the Bangladesh Patent Act 2022, replacing the old Patents and Designs Act 1911 which arguably, has been outdated for more than a century. So, what are the impacts of the Bangladesh Patent Act 2022? The Bangladesh Patent Act 2022 reflects Bangladesh’s commitment to be compliant with […]
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Patent registration in Norway. Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. The country has the fourth-highest per-capita income in the world on the World Bank and IMF lists. On the CIA’s GDP (PPP) per capita list (2015 estimate) which includes autonomous territories and regions, Norway ranks number eleven. It […]