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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/08/the-beijing-intellectual-property.html A deceptive sign is not eligible for trade mark registration. Such rule, in the Trade Mark Law of China (TMLC), is directly stipulated in Article 10.1 (7): None of the following signs may be used as trade marks: (…) (7) Those that are deceptive and are likely to mislead... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/08/epo-under-fire-for-its-approach-to-st26.html There is an international requirement for the DNA, RNA and protein sequences disclosed in a patent application to be provided in a sequence listing. Sequence listings are used by patent offices to search the prior art for the listed sequences. As of 1 July 2022, the old international standard... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/08/monday-miscellany.html The heat will not stop the IPKat from monitoring the most interesting updates, IP events and opportunities out there! Some of them are right around the corner in this hot August. “cat” by gney is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. On August 11, 2022, from 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (CDT), UIC... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/08/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last.html It’s time to relax and briefly recap last week’s posts on IPKat! The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has found Denmark in breach of its obligations under Regulation (EU) No. 1151/2012 by failing to prohibit the use of the Greek PDO “Feta” on cheese produced in... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/just-when-you-thought-it-was-over-its.html Sky/SkyKick – coming soon to a courtroom near you Readers interested in summer (and IP) blockbusters will be glad to learn that – like Scream, Puss in Boots, and Predator – the Sky/SkyKick saga is not over either. Earlier this week, in fact, the UK Supreme Court granted SkyKick... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/informaconnect-pharma-events-return.html Networking at a Katconference The IPKat has received news that InformaConnect is organizing two pharma-focussed events this Autumn and is offering IPKat readers a 15% discount in the registration fee. They are: The Pharma Law Academy and Competition Law in the Pharma Sector. Here are more details: Pharma Law... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/wipo-general-assembly-moves-to.html On 21 July 2022, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved the convening of diplomatic conferences on designs and genetic resources, no later than 2024. Diplomatic conferences are negotiating rounds where multilateral treaties are adopted or revised. The decision to move to diplomatic conferences was made... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last.html We hope all of you are staying safe and hydrated during the heat wave currently ongoing in Europe. Below is a recap of the latest news from the Kat-world to keep you fresh and cool:- Trade Marks The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently issued some guidance notes... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/have-your-say-on-new-eqe-proposal.html The EPO is running a consultation on the joint proposal from the EPO and epi for a new European Qualifying Examination (EQE) for trainee patent attorneys. Full details of the proposal and the consultation, which takes the form of a 25 minute Questionnaire, can be found here. A modular approach The EPO-epi... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/tuesday-wonders.html This Kat is doing his best not to melt away due to the recent heatwave. Get a good ice cream, a fan and check the latest IP events, news and opportunities then! It is too hot for this Kat to move Events LEA UITGEVERS – Copyright Contracts Tomorrow –... Continue reading
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