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Notice: Maintenance work!
25.11.2025 - General
From 9 a.m. on 12 December 2025 until 6 p.m. on 14 December, we will be carrying out extensive maintenance work on our systems. During this time, the following services will be temporarily unavailable...
CEDELEX becomes TMZOOM
28.10.2024 - General, Products & Offers, TMZOOM
The name has changed, but the trusted CEDELEX functions remain. After the changeover, you are automatically redirected to the new URL, i.e. the new “Internet address".
Madrid Protokoll - Regelungen geändert
18.11.2022 - Country Index (EN)
WIPO informs that a number of changes to the Regulations under the Madrid Protocol became effective on 1 November 2022.
The changes concern the appointment of representatives and the timeframe for renewal of international registrations.
Kosovo: New Trademark Law
17.08.2022 - Country Index (EN)
On 28 July 2022, a new trademark law came into force in Kosovo. It harmonizes local legislation with EU Directives and hence provides a basis for enforcing IP rights. To read the full update, please visit the Country Index website and subscribe to our free newsletter.
Kazakhstan amends IP Law
29.07.2022 - Country Index (EN)
On June 20, 2022, Kazakhstan adopted a set of IP Law amendments coming into force on August 21. The changes include the introduction of an opposition procedure for trademarks. Moreover, geographical indications were introduced as a new type of intellectual property.