Category Archives: Legal News

Legal notes to patent registration in Jordan

Legal notes to patent registration in Jordan

Patent registration in Jordan. Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in Western Asia. Jordan is classified by the World Bank as an “upper-middle-income” country. Jordan’s economy is relatively well-diversified. Trade and finance combined account for nearly one-third of GDP; transportation and communication, public utilities, and construction account for one-fifth, and mining […]

 Legal notes to patent registration in Kazakhstan

 Legal notes to patent registration in Kazakhstan

Patent registration in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is a country in Central Asia with a land area of 2,724,900 square kilometers (1,052,100 sq mi). Kazakhstan is the most dominant nation in Central Asia economically, generating 60% of the region’s GDP, primarily through its oil and gas industry. It also has vast mineral resources and is officially a […]

Legal notes to patent registration in Kenya

Legal notes to patent registration in Kenya

Patent registration in Kenya. Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in Eastern Africa. Kenya is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, COMESA, International Criminal Court, and other international organizations. Kenya’s economy is the largest in eastern and central Africa, with Nairobi serving as a […]

Changes to the trademark regulations in the UAE

Changes to the trademark regulations in the UAE

UAE has always been one of the rising stars in the world. Recently, as part of its 50th Anniversary, this country has expressed that clearly by focusing more and more on its foreign diplomatic policies. Besides the policies, the UAE also made some new changes to the trademark regulations in the UAE to catch up […]

The significance of intellectual property to engineering and manufacturing companies

The significance of intellectual property to engineering and manufacturing companies

Within industries, there are vastly divergent viewpoints on the utility of IP protection. At its most basic level, intellectual property protection is about the ability to stop others from copying your work. For some, it is one of the most essential concerns that support the products and services they provide, while for others, it is […]

Provide protection to the IP of EU-based SMEs with Intelligent SME Tech

Provide protection to the IP of EU-based SMEs with Intelligent SME Tech

Due to the fact that SMEs are still struggling to thrive in this always-changing world, they must be provided with enough assistance to develop. If they get that support, one day, they will become the pillar of the world, replacing the current giant in the corporate world and contributing even more to the advancement of […]

Intellectual property rights restrictions in the scenario of sanctions in Russia

Intellectual property rights restrictions in the scenario of sanctions in Russia

Amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation (the “Law”) went into effect in March 2022, particularly Federal Law No. 46-FZ “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation” (the “Law”) and Decree of the Russian Federation’s Government No. 299 “On Amendments to Article 2 of the Methodology for Determining the Amount of […]

The New Copyright Directive has been implemented into Luxembourg law

The New Copyright Directive has been implemented into Luxembourg law

The Luxembourg Deputies Chamber enacted a new bill on March 30, 2022, aimed to implement into Luxembourg law the Directive 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market (“New Copyright Directive”), which was adopted on April 17, 2019. This new legislation amends the following three laws: the Law of 18 April 2001 […]

The UAE officially launched the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA)

The UAE officially launched the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA)

The UAE has officially launched the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) to boost the protection of the rights of authors and publishers, among other aspects.  ERRA’s main function will be to monitor the use of print and digital works in schools, universities, copy and print centers, as well as public libraries, in collaboration with […]

Intellectual property as an opportunity for Mexico’s economic recovery following the epidemic

Intellectual property as an opportunity for Mexico’s economic recovery following the epidemic

According to World Bank data, Latin America has been the region most affected by the epidemic, incurring tremendous negative effects on the economy. This crisis is expected to have long-term consequences on the region’s economies. In this regard, Mexico is one of the countries that has trailed the most owing to the lack of fiscal […]

Guidelines for Intellectual Property Management

Guidelines for Intellectual Property Management

Due to the current COVID-19 epidemic, many companies may be seeing a slowdown or suspension in the day-to-day programs and efforts that regularly fill working hours. As a result, these groups may now have the time and resources to redirect their emphasis to longer-term, often-overlooked projects. Now is an excellent moment to handle these improvements […]

Registering a modification with the Polish Patent Office rapidly and effectively

Registering a modification with the Polish Patent Office rapidly and effectively

Intellectual property rights holders who register modifications made inside a company with the Polish Patent Office must present required evidence proving the occurrence of the changes. The completeness of the paperwork guarantees that a final decision is provided to put the required modification into the Polish Patent Office’s registers. Registering a modification with the Polish […]

Legal notes to patent registration in Hungary

Legal notes to patent registration in Hungary

Patent registration in Hungary. Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Hungary is a middle power in international affairs, owing mostly to its cultural and economic influence. It is considered a developed country with a high-income economy and ranks 40th on the Human Development Index, with citizens enjoying universal health care and free-tuition secondary […]

Bangladesh has enacted a new patent bill

Bangladesh has enacted a new patent bill

Bangladesh’s parliament passed the Patents Bill 2022, which aims to modernize century-old patent legislation and protect intellectual property rights. The bill, among other things, increases the validity duration of patents from 16 to 20 years. Bangladesh parliament passes patents bill According to analysts, this would encourage foreign investment since it protects intellectual property and acts […]

Russia Legalises Intellectual Property Piracy: Is It True?

Russia Legalises Intellectual Property Piracy: Is It True?

Because of the current situation in Ukraine, the media publishes a significant amount of information on intellectual property that is frequently inaccurate or plain misleading. This is understandable since any significant occurrence may send shockwaves through the media, and people might voice differing perspectives based on facts or what they believe to be truths. Russia […]

Legal notes to patent registration in Indonesia

Legal notes to patent registration in Indonesia

Patent registration in Indonesia. Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Indonesia has a mixed economy in which both the private sector and government play vital roles. As the only G20 member state in Southeast Asia, the country has the largest economy in […]

Legal notes to patent registration in Illinois

Legal notes to patent registration in Illinois

Patent registration in Illinois.  The Illinois Country was a vast region of New France claimed in the 1600s in what is now the Midwestern United States. Much of the Illinois Country region became an organized territory of the United States with the establishment of the Northwest Territory in 1787. In 1803, the old Illinois Country area […]

Legal notes to patent registration in Iraq

Legal notes to patent registration in Iraq

Patent registration in Iraq. Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in Western Asia. Iraq’s economy is dominated by the oil sector, which has traditionally provided about 95% of foreign exchange earnings. With its 143.1 billion barrels (2.275×1010 m3) of proved oil reserves, Iraq ranks third in the world behind Venezuela and Saudi Arabia […]

Legal notes to patent registration in Iran

Legal notes to patent registration in Iran

Patent registration in Iran. Iran also called Persia, and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran is the easternmost country in the Middle East, and in Western Asia. Iran’s economy is a mixture of central planning, state ownership of oil and other large enterprises, village agriculture, and small-scale private trading and service venture. Furthermore, Iran is ranked […]

Poland has the lowest rate of IP piracy in the EU

Poland has the lowest rate of IP piracy in the EU

According to a recent report by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the extent of online piracy in the EU is dropping year after year. Poles have special reasons to be proud in this regard since the survey reveals that we are the least likely of all EU nationals to utilize unlawful content. The […]

Legal notes to patent registration in Hong Kong

Legal notes to patent registration in Hong Kong

Patent registration in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta in South China. Hong Kong is a highly developed territory and ranks fourth on the UN Human Development Index. […]

Important Considerations for Commercial Transactions with Patents

Important Considerations for Commercial Transactions with Patents

A company’s intellectual capital, particularly its patent portfolio, is one of several criteria that should be properly reviewed before engaging in a licensing deal or considering a merger or acquisition. As a result, there are a few elements to consider while evaluating a company’s patent portfolio. Commercial Transactions And Patents It is critical to understand […]

Switzerland and Liechtenstein Patent Prosecution

Switzerland and Liechtenstein Patent Prosecution

The processing of Swiss patents is controlled by the Federal Act on Patents for Inventions (PatG) of June 25, 1954, which was revised in 2012. Patents are managed by the Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE), which is based in Berne, Switzerland’s capital. Switzerland and Liechtenstein Patent Prosecution Liechtenstein does not have its own patent legislation, […]

Overview of online intellectual property in Hungary

Overview of online intellectual property in Hungary

The article below will provide overview of online intellectual property in Hungary such as third-party links, content and licences, video content, IP rights enforcement and remedies, which help reader understand clearly about online intellectual property in Hungary. Third-party links, content and licences Is it permissible for a website owner to link to third-party websites without […]

Intellectual property in the employment relations in Mexico

Intellectual property in the employment relations in Mexico

There is a disinformation gap in labor relations between employers and employees regarding the regulation and protection of Intellectual Property assets that organizations may have, particularly those that desire to be safeguarded by their authors. Employers and employees must be aware of the appropriate legislation in order to avoid dangers that could harm both parties. […]