Our latest update includes Poland agreeing to EU licences in times of crisis, Portugal reporting an uptick in trademark and design filings, and the Colombian IP office attending a UN conference.

Among other key changes, Article 7 expands the definition of an ‘anti-unfair competition act’ and Article 40 formally establishes extraterritorial jurisdiction.

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The General Court found that there was a likelihood of confusion, notably pointing out that the signs were similar in two ...

The JPO found that Suzuki’s TORQNADO mark in Class 12 was dissimilar to the earlier mark TORNADO, owned by German car modification company Gemballa.

The reform signals a strong shift towards a more balanced, transparent and rights holder-centric enforcement model.

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