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The adoption of the Design Law Treaty or the Riyadh Design Law Treaty as it is referred to, on November 22, 2024, marked the culmination of the journey that began [...]

Requirements for rightsholders when submitting an international application for industrial design under Hague Agreement As a helpful reminder, we have outlined the requirements for rightsholders when submitting an international application [...]

What You Need to Know Key takeaway #1 The Treaty provides a new (for many jurisdictions) grace period between disclosure and filing date of design protection. Key takeaway #2 The [...]

NEW DELHI, India -- The following information was released by the Government of India: India reaffirms its commitment to inclusive growth and Intellectual Property protection After nearly two decades of [...]

Earlier this week, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) handed down the long-awaited decision in the WaterRower v Liking [2024] EWHC 2806 (IPEC) case. It is seen as a key [...]

The concept of novelty is a cornerstone in the protection of industrial designs, ensuring that only truly new and original creations receive legal protection. In Mexico, the Federal Law for [...]

Deputy Judge Forsyth has handed down the long-awaited (and hotly anticipated) judgment in WaterRower v Liking Limited. The judgment cuts to the heart of the apparent tension between the requirements [...]

In mid-October, the Council of the European Union approved two legislative acts within the EU design package: an updated directive on the legal protection of designs and an amended regulation [...]

In the world of industrial design, protection rules differ dramatically across jurisdictions, and Canada is no exception. While Canada and the United States often draw comparisons in various legal and [...]

Introduction The Designs Act was passed in India by the British Government in 1911. Since the enactment of the Designs Act, 1911, there has been a considerable increase in registration [...]

IP development in Tanzania has seen significant strides in recent years, reflecting the country's growing recognition of the importance of IP in fostering innovation, creativity, and economic growth. The Tanzanian [...]

To read or download the article, please click here Industrial design registration is a critical process for protecting the unique visual aspects of products, granting exclusive rights and preventing unauthorized [...]

Startups are generally built around an idea, an innovation, which attributes value to the business and facilitates revenue and funding. However, if this technology enables the idea to materialise and [...]

In a recent interview with CBC News on the cultural appropriation of Inuit designs, Associate Meika Ellis emphasizes the importance of respecting the Inuit community and their cultural heritage. Meika [...]

I. Introduction Law The Industrial Property Code no. 6769 (''IP Code'') entered into force on January 10, 2017. Conventions International Convention (Stockholm) (see Appendix 1); Hague Agreement Concerning the International [...]

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit shook things up on May 23, 2024, with an en banc panel (the first since 2018) overruling a decades-old test for [...]

Registered designs in the EU and the UK can be used to provide quick and relatively inexpensive intellectual property (IP) protection. Unlike patents, registered designs protect the appearance of a [...]

The State Duma immediately adopted in the second and third readings a law on the regulation of legal relations in engineering activities and services in the field of industrial design. [...]

INTRODUCTION The Design Act was enacted in 2000 in response to a perceived need to safeguard industrial designs that boosted the commercial worth of a product by making it more [...]

Starting from January 1, 2024, the Eurasian system of inventions and industrial designs patent protection are guided by amended Patent Regulations, approved by the decision of the Administrative Council of [...]

The official announcement has been made by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Myanmar regarding the commencement of accepting industrial design protection applications, which has supposedly begun on February 01, [...]

Myanmar's Ministry of Commerce has issued the forms for filing industrial designs and the relevant official fees. Further to the issuance of Industrial Design Rules on September 29, 2023, and [...]

The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property was one of the first international intellectual property (IP) treaties, covering patents, utility models, industrial designs, trademarks, service marks, trade names, [...]

On November 13, 2023, the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) of Indonesia's Ministry of Law and Human Rights held an offline workshop regarding intellectual property (IP). One of the [...]

The Myanmar's State Administration Council (SAC) has recently announced the enforcement date of the Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law, which were enacted in 2019. According to recent notification nos. [...]

1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation 1.1 What is the relevant Design authority in your jurisdiction? The primary design authority in Canada is the Industrial Design Office, which is a part [...]

The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property was one of the first international intellectual property (IP) treaties, covering patents, utility models, industrial designs, trademarks, service marks, trade names, [...]

From October 31, 2023, it will be possible to seek protection for industrial designs in Myanmar. On January 30, 2019, Myanmar's Parliament, known as the Assembly of the Union, passed [...]

On October 18, 2023, Myanmar's State Administration Council (SAC) issued notifications announcing the enforcement date of the Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law, which were both enacted in 2019. Notifications [...]

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, joined his fellow Ministers with responsibility for the Internal Market and Industry at todays meeting of the EU [...]

Through the second edition of the Industrial Designs Guidelines-which comes into force on October 2, 2023-the BPTO now formally accepts industrial designs that include the representation of a trademark in [...]

While you are probably aware that you can use patents and copyright to protect your software, websitesand apps, you might not be aware of another valuable form of intellectual property [...]

The amended IP Law adopted by the National Assembly of Vietnam on June 16, 2022, which took effect on January 1, 2023, revises the definition of an industrial design, which [...]

I FORMS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION India has substantive legislation covering all major forms of intellectual property (IP), including patents, copyright, designs, trademarks, plantvarieties, geographical indications and semiconductors. As a [...]

The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs offers a convenient and a feasible solution for conducting smooth business and Design protection, for registering up to 100 designs [...]

Jorge Ju rez of Olivares explains the requirements for applicants aiming to protect industrial designs in designating Mexico and highlights the importance of compliance with the unity of design requirement [...]

Legislation for the period 12/22 to 01/11 Federal Government / Gouvernement fédéral Proposed Regulations / Projets de règlement Canada Gazette, Part I, December 24, 2022: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 [...]

INTRODUCTION. As technological advancements continue to levitate, it becomes very crucial for the forerunner to forfend his innovation. The legality of this ballgame needs intermittent structuring from time to time. [...]

Article 1 From May 5, 2022, Chinese entities or individuals may, in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 2 of Article 19 of the Patent Law, file an application for [...]

This article was last updated on December 20, 2022. In view of COVID-19, we have compiled a list of important updates as it relates to the pandemic and its impact [...]

In a rare Canadian judicial decision on industrial designs, Crocs scored a comprehensive victory against a competitor regarding sales of infringing shoes. The dispute centered around similar clog-style, fleece-lined shoes [...]

The director of Distinctive Signs of Indecopi, Sergio Chuez Salazar, was elected on behalf of Peru, president of the Special Session of the Permanent Committee on the Law of Trademarks, [...]

In a rare decision reached under the Industrial Design Act, RSC 1985, c I-9 (the Act), the Federal Court of Canada awarded the plaintiffs almost $650,000 in profits amounting to [...]

New Patent Law For Uae: A Move Towards Fostering Innovation The UAE's Patent law governs the procedure for registration and enforcement of patents in UAE. The Ministry of Economy of [...]

The most recent Amendment to Vietnam's Law on Intellectual Property was passed by the National Assembly on 16 June 2022. Except for a few provisions, the Amendment will take effect [...]

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has recently announced plans to hold a diplomatic conference to negotiate a Design Law Treaty (DLT) with the aim of harmonising the global system [...]

Intellectual Property Rights is a bundle of exclusive rights and hence, at times, the overlap between two types of protection is bound to happen. Such an overlap is quite unavoidable. [...]

In my co-authored article of 11th November 2011, I reported on the judgement from the General Court of the European Union in respect of an appeal filed by Lego A/S [...]

The Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. (6) of 2022 regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (11) of 2021 regarding the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights was [...]