Madrid Protokoll - Regelungen geƤndert

18. November 2022

Kosovo: New Trademark Law

17. August 2022

Kazakhstan amends IP Law

29. July 2022

WIPO: New Guide to Madrid System

22. July 2022

Chile: New Law in Force

08. July 2022

Saudi Arabia: Publication Fees

30. June 2022

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Cape Verde: Madrid Protocol

16. May 2022

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Uzbekistan: Trademark Law Amended

Uzbekistan: Trademark Law Amended

On August 20, 2021, Uzbekistan adopted amendments to the Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin. The amendments entered into force on August 21, 2021.

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USPTO: Trademark Modernization Act

04. May 2022

USPTO: Trademark Modernization Act Implemented

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published implementing regulations for the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020. For individuals, businesses, and the USPTO it becomes easier to clear away unused registered trademarks from the federal trademark register. Further, the USPTO can process applications more efficiently.

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EUIPO: Extension of Timeline

03. May 2022

EUIPO informs that a new extension has been granted for all parties in proceedings before the Office having their residence or registered office in Ukraine.

The two-month extension published on March 30 extends all time limits expiring between 1 April 2022 and 1 June 2022, inclusive, until 2 June 2022. This extension follows Decision 22-2 of the Executive director, which already extended all time limits expiring between 24 February 2022 and 31 March 2022 inclusive until 1 April 2022.