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EUIPO IP Regional Seminar in Czech Republic Intermediate

This regional seminar is organised in conjunction with the Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic and will combine lectures and discussions on the office's practices within a region with interactive workshops. The objective is to provide training and a platform for knowledge sharing on specific IP issues. The objective is to provide training and a platform for knowledge sharing on spe...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Virtual School Visits' IP Mystery Basic

After completion of the EUIPO Virtual School Visits programme, learning about intellectual property and how the EUIPO works, you can put what you have learned into practice by resolving this challenging IP mystery. Collect the clues and answer the quizzes to unlock the content and follow the complete story.

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Power your business with the SME Fund 2023 edition – 2nd launch Basic

After the success of the first SME Fund 2023 edition webinar, we are happy to launch phase 2, covering more services than ever before! Here you will find out how the Fund can boost your small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) with financial support for your intellectual property (IP) rights.  Through tips and tricks on the application process, at this webinar you will: understand how t...