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Don't miss out on the chance to meet the USPTO IP Attachés and learn how they can help you abroad! Join the webinar presented by the USPTO & CAIPA on Wednesday, December 11th at 11:45 AM. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. #USPTO #CAIPA #IPAttaché #Webinar #IntellectualProperty #USPTOWebinar

The Intellectual Property Offices of the European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN), amongst which BOIP, continue to collaborate in the context of converging trademark practices. Today an additional Common Practice on trademarks was published, CP14. This new Common Practice aims to provide a common understanding on the concepts of public policy and accepted principles of morality and to clarify the relationship and the differences between these two concepts. In addition, it establishes common criteria for the assessment of whether a sign is contrary to public policy and/or to accepted principles of morality and provides illustrative examples of the criteria and the groups of signs identified.    This Common Practice will take effect within three months of the date of publication of this Common Communication.   For more information on Common Practices in general, read our expert article on Common Practices here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekNnjrcx #cp14 #trademarks 

Patently Clear:  “Dividing and Continuing Your Way to Stronger Intellectual Property Protection in South Africa   In the multifaceted world of Intellectual Property, securing robust patent protection is a strategic necessity for inventors and businesses alike. Among the tools available to patent applicants, divisional patent applications stand out for their ability to enhance the scope and flexibility of patent rights.” Read the full article by Ursula Baravalle here: https://lnkd.in/dptXSuff

There's a virtual webinar from the USPTO's Patent Pro Bono Program coming up on April 12th! See if you qualify for free patent help, learn of resources available, how to secure funding, and other helpful tips for succeeding in business! Watch this quick video for more information and how to sign up! (If you're in the Atlanta area, sign up to attend in person)

Why does the opinion of patent examiners about Israel directly impact the global economy? A pressing issue has recently surfaced in the US and Israel, involving an American patent examiner who anonymously criticized Israel online after reviewing a patent from an Israeli security company. In her latest article, Dr. Esther Luzzatto, CEO of The Group, examines this troubling incident that challenges the integrity of the intellectual property system. She argues against normalizing the integration of political and ideological biases into professional processes. Dr. Luzzatto also discusses the response from Ms. Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, and the strong letter issued to her from the Israeli IP community. Read here>> https://bit.ly/45dgbjU AIPPI Israeli Regional Group | FICPI - International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys | Rimma Pugatsch Shendelzon🎗️ | Israel Patent Attorneys Association #ip #ipintegrity

GOOD NEWS! #IPOPHL has been recognized and designated as a competent International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority (ISA/IPEA) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), making IPOPHL one out of a few IP offices that have gained the USPTO’s confidence. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gXnQy_FP #USPTO #ISA #IPEA #IPOffice #IntellectualProperty

And then there were 18! 🇷🇴 Following Romania’s ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, European patent applications validated as Unitary Patents (UPs) from 1st September 2024 will also cover Romania. 💡 Therefore, if the European Patent Office recently issued a Notice of Intention to Grant on one of your European patent applications, and you’re interested in obtaining a UP, I recommend delaying grant formalities to allow you sufficient time that your UP will cover Romania in addition to the other 17 UP member states (at no extra cost). #UnifiedPatentCourt #UnitaryPatent #PatentStrategy

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Attention all inventors! Have you taken the necessary steps to protect your intellectual property? 🔒Join us on August 21 at 9 a.m. for an informative session on international and domestic patents. Robin Hylton, Special Program Examiner from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), will share her expertise from the International Patent Legal Administration. Learn how to safeguard your invention and understand the next steps in the patent process. After attending the session, you will know: • What a patent is and the types of U.S. patents • The business considerations when seeking patent protection • The benefits of the Patent Cooperation Treaty • About the Hague System for protecting International designs • Where to find patent resources to assist you https://lnkd.in/g2pCm-jQ

🌟Our IP Disputes practice secured 23 practitioner and 11 practice rankings in Managing IP’s 2024 IP Stars Patent Rankings. Including Tier 1 rankings in Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, and the UK!🌟 Special mention to our team in the Netherlands for securing a new Tier 1 ranking! https://lnkd.in/di7wY-uv #ManagingIP #IPStars #PatentLaw