Canada joins the Hague Agreement Canada becomes the 69th member of the Hague Union. Canada becomes the 69th member of the Hague Union. Read more
Prosecco industry claws away “PAWSECCO” trade mark The mark was opposed by the organisation responsible for protecting Prosecco's protected designation of origin The mark was opposed by the organisation responsible for protecting Prosecco's protected designation of origin Read more
Smells like… “PLAY-DOH?” Hasbro has successfully registered the distinctive scent as a US trade mark. Hasbro has successfully registered the distinctive scent as a US trade mark. Read more
EU commission notice highlights impact of Brexit in the field of copyright We highlight the changes to copyright that will come into place when the UK leaves the EU. We highlight the changes to copyright that will come into place when the UK leaves the EU. Read more
UK ratifies the Unified Patent Court Agreement Ratification is a necessary step in the creation of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court. Ratification is a necessary step in the creation of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court. Read more
Trade marks – a Messi business Argentine football star Lionel Messi finally wins right to trade mark his own name after 7 year legal dispute. Argentine football star Lionel Messi finally wins right to trade mark his own name after 7 year legal dispute. Read more
PPH Agreement between the UKIPO and the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office The agreement will speed up the process of obtaining patent protection in Brazil. The agreement will speed up the process of obtaining patent protection in Brazil. Read more
Recordal of a Transfer of a European Patent Application The EPO have updated their guidelines regarding the transfer of the ownership of a European patent application. The EPO have updated their guidelines regarding the transfer of the ownership of a European patent application. Read more
“La Mafia” restaurant chain denied EU trade mark The EU general court ruled that the mark was contrary to public policy. The EU general court ruled that the mark was contrary to public policy. Read more
