EUIPO, IP Regional Seminar in Vienna, Austria Intermediate
The objective of this IP Regional Seminar is to provide a platform for sharing knowledge on specific IP issues for the staff of national IP offices as well as representatives of user associations, and the Austrian Pan-European Seal universities. The event is focused on the new virtual environment and will cover topics such as the metaverse and IP, brand protection, virtual goods, NFTs, and AI in t...
Overlap between RCDs and EUTMs Intermediate
Should I register a European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) or quickly obtain Registered Community Design (RCD) protection for my creation? This webinar is for anyone who is not sure whether an RCD or an EUTM would better protect their intellectual property. It will highlight the essential characteristics of both types of right, including their scope of protection. It will also cover the strengths and...
Shape marks (what shape are we in?) Intermediate
This webinar will investigate intellectual property policy developments for shape marks from the perspective of formalities as well as absolute and relative grounds. It will cover CP9 on the distinctiveness of shape marks containing verbal or figurative elements when the shape is not itself distinctive. It will also use real examples to illustrate Office practice. Speaker: Thom CLARK - EUIP...
IP Essentials MOOC - Module 1 Basic
In Europe the most valuable asset we have is our brain, source of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We have to explain to young Europeans how to protect the results of their investment in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. IP is a tool out of an array of possibilities and available means: Patents, Trade Marks, Trade Secrets, Copyright, etc. The learner should: be able ...
Overview of the 2023 Edition of the Guidelines Intermediate
The EUIPO’s current trade mark and design practice is reflected in a series of examination guidelines intended for our users and our staff in charge of the various procedures. The latest edition of the examination Guidelines for EU trade marks (EUTMs) and registered Community designs (RCDs) is expected to enter into force end of March 2023. In this webinar, EUIPO experts will go through the m...
AI and IP rights. Protection for AI technology businesses Intermediate
Artificial intelligence is more and more present in our everyday life, including in our professional life. We can see it in translation tools, machine learning, the internet of things and, more recently, Chat GPT, Clearbrief, etc. All these technologies come with benefits and challenges for both the businesses that developed them and their users. AI technologies can be created through creative ...
Beware of misleading invoices: Act smart against scammers! Basic
Scammers make millions through misleading invoice scams. Learn from Europol and EUIPO experts and avoid being the next victim. Speakers: Stéphane ROBINOT - Europol Krisztian TOTH - Legal Department, EUIPO
Power your business with the new edition of the SME Fund! Basic
After the success of the SME Fund in 2022, we are happy to launch the new SME Fund for 2023!Through the tips and tricks in this webinar you will:understand the benefits of the SME Fund for your small or medium-sized business;learn how to apply in order to claim partial reimbursement for trade mark and/or design fees at national, regional, EU and international level and for an IP Scan.This year 2 v...
Business-Smart IP Enforcement Strategies for Africa Intermediate
This webinar will outline the key facts and regional dynamics that shape intellectual property (IP) enforcement landscapes across Africa, focusing on the ARIPO and OAPI regional IP frameworks that altogether cover 39 African countries. Experts from the AfrIPI international cooperation project will provide participants with experienced guidance on pre-litigation market surveillance and due diligenc...
Missed a deadline… how to get back on track? Intermediate
This webinar provides tips and tricks about deadline management in proceedings related to European Union Trade Marks (EUTMs) and Registered Community Designs (RCDs), and available options if a deadline has been missed. It is for you if you are a current or future user of the EUTM and RCD systems with an intermediate knowledge in these areas. Speakers: Antje SÖDER - EUIPO - Legal Departm...