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Do I have to identify the designer?
It is possible to waive the name of the designer when filing a European Community Design, but you should be sure that you have the rights to the design
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Small Claims Track Aids Creative Rights Holders
With the advent of a new small claims track in the Patents County Court, SMEs and individuals can now enforce their creative and...
An App Store, or is it Apple’s App Store?
A dispute in the US concerning trademark infringement and false advertising has once again brought to light questions surrounding...
India’s Membership to the Madrid Protocol
As of 8 July 2013, India will become the 90th country to join the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Trademarks and the...
Implied Assignments
Rights in intellectual property allow for creativity and innovation to be owned in the same manner as physical property. However, in contrast to...
How To Save US Patent Costs
Patenting in the United States can be expensive. Together with Europe, the US is most likely one of the biggest markets for most...
‘Superfast’ Patenting
This week saw the launch of a consultation to bring in a new ‘superfast’ patenting service at the UK Intellectual Property Office, which...
Are There Changes Afoot In The UK Trademark Opposition Procedure?
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued a consultation regarding the introduction of a new simplified, “fast track” opposition...
OHIM Issue Registered Design Certificates Electronically
From Monday 15 November 2010, The Trademark and Design Registration Office of the European Union (otherwise known as ‘OHIM’) will only issue...