Blockchain in the EU and the IP sector Intermediate
As we move beyond the blockchain hype, we would like to draw upon the EUIPO’s experiences in several blockchain projects in the IP sector.In this webinar you will learn where blockchain supports tangible use cases that have either been implemented or are being explored at the EUIPO.If you are interested in understanding how blockchain might shape and deliver added value for the EU, and in partic...
EUTM and RCD Intensive Programme for PES Universities 2022 Basic
Following the continuous collaboration between the EUIPO and the Academic Community and under the scope of the Network of IP Academies (NIPA) we are glad to inform you about the launching of a new training programme dedicated to students but also to staff of the EU National IP Offices, the EU Trade Mark (EUTM) and Registered Community Design (RCD) Intensive Programme. This Intensive Programme is ...
Seminar on IP case law Basic
This video is the recording of a seminar on IP case law specifically dedicated to Georgian judges and covering general IP law, trade mark, design and copyright. The course is available both in the original language as well as its translation (English and Georgian). This course is part of the EUGIPP series.The objective of this recorded seminar is to provide an overview to a specific audience ...
19th INTA Industry Day “IP and Virtual goods“ Intermediate
The 19th edition of the annual INTA Industry Day took place on Thursday 20 October 2022 from 10.00 to 13.30. The event was organised by the EUIPO in close cooperation with the International Trademark Association (INTA).This year’s topic ‘IP and Virtual goods’ highlighted the current issues and developments regarding IP protection that information technology is facing.
Interactive webinar with EPO ‘Playing with IP rights: Toys in the spot-light’ Intermediate
A new joint online seminar from the European Patent Academy and the EUIPO Academy shines a light on how IP can protect the broad field of toys. We all remember playing with toys when we were children, right? But have you ever stopped to think about the role played by IP rights in those very toys? A toy combines both visual and functional aspects. But which aspects lead to a patent and which ones...
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How to avoid procedural pitfalls related to GIs protection at EUIPO? Intermediate
The webinar will address EUIPO’s practice in relation to the protection of Geographical Indications (GIs), namely the following: Classification: avoiding incorrect references to GIs in the list of goods and services Absolute grounds: importance of checking, before filing a new trade mark, if it can be in conflict with a GI. Inter partes & relative grounds: impact of GI-related limitat...
Is my case suitable for mediation? Paving the road to a friendly settlement Intermediate
Description: The EUIPO through its Boards of Appeal Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (ADRS) promotes mediation as a viable, efficient and effective alternative to just about any dispute before the EUIPO that involves more than one party. However, many IP professionals and business owners often do not have sufficient elements to guide them in their decision on whether to consider mediation...
EUIPO IP Case Law Conference Advanced
Building on the highly acclaimed Intellectual Property Case Law Conferences (IPCLC) of 2016, 2018 and 2020, the Boards of Appeal of the EUIPO are organising, in cooperation with the EUIPO Academy, a hybrid fourth edition of the IPCLC. It will be held in Alicante on 7 and 8 July 2022.Objectives:Newly designed to take a sectorial approach to current global challenges facing the IP community, the con...
The New EUTM Filing Intermediate
The different digital services that the EUIPO makes available to its users are designed to discover, protect, manage, and exploit and defend their IP rights. To this end, the Office is launching new electronic form for EU trade marks (EUTMs) that allows to file applications in a more guided and efficient way. This follows the ongoing work done on enhancing the efficiency and user experience of ...