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The custom role in IP Enforcement (Georgian) Intermediate

This video in Georgian presents the evolution of EU legislation relevant to custom role is analysed. The core part of presentation is dedicated to the procedure under Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1383/2003. EUGIPP series webinar. T...

The role of Free Trade Zones in counterfeit trade: a study by the OECD and EUIPO (Georgian) Intermediate

This video in Georgian presents the ways in which Free Trade Zones provide numerous benefits to business and host countries. But lightly regulated FTZs are also attractive to parties engaged in illegal and criminal activities. This webinar confirms quantitatively the links between trade in counterfeit and pirated goods and FTZ. EUGIPP series webinar. The objective of this webinar is to present...

Workshop on boosting intercontinental trade Basic

This workshop on boosting intercontinental trade illustrates how a robust IP system can serve as a catalyst for technology transfer, technology diffusion and the economic transformation of developing economies from primary resource-based models, to those that are driven by knowledge, information and ideas. Speakers: Sand Mba Kalu - Africa International Trade & Commerce ResearchSimbarashe P. ...

Increasing SMEs competitiveness in a continental market Basic

This workshop on increasing SMEs competitiveness in a global market illustrates how IP can help increase competitiveness of SMEs, looking into the challenges of Intellectual Property, IP for business, the importance of protection with a case study by an African SME and getting free advice on IP through the newly born African IP SME Helpdesk. Speakers: Gaelle Doleans - DG INTPA Nancy Samuriwo -...

IP as Valuable Business Assets (Georgian version) Basic

This course in Georgian aims to help you identify Intellectual Property and how to use it to your competitive advantage by identifying the different IP rights in relation to a jukebox. The objective of this course are to:  Recognise IP and some forms of IP Describe the main characteristics of each form of IP Assess how to obtain and use your IP.

IP and sustainable economy: Unlocking the potential of intellectual property rights in driving green fashion. World IP Day - Youth and Sustainability. Webinar in collaboration with EPO Intermediate

This year, the World Intellectual Property Day 2022 focuses on IP and Youth innovating for a Better Future. These energetic and creative minds are driving sustainable change in the fashion industry through innovative star-ups which thrive their products to be sustainable and respectful of the environment and to be perceived as such. In this webinar both EUIPO and EPO will focus on the fashion i...

Guide to Intellectual Property protection in Nigeria for EU SMEs Basic

The webinar raised awareness on all the available channels for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and provided useful tips for SMEs interested in expanding their business in Nigeria. Main topics covered included which IPRs can be protected, the relevant regulatory agencies, and dispute resolution and enforcement of IPRs in Nigeria. Objectives: To help EU SMEs...

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 SME Fund Intermediate

Speakers: Coro GUTIÉRREZ PLA - Customer Department, EUIPO Sébastien HANCK - Customer Department, EUIPO Natalia RUANO BUTLER - Customer Department, EUIPO Find out, through a practical business case, how the SME Fund can boost your SME through financial support for your intellectual property. After this webinar, you will know how to obtain partial reimbursement of the fees for IP Scan, tr...

Training course on IP pre-diagnostics Basic

This recorded training course on IP pre-diagnostics covers a variety of topics such as IPRs and IP internationalisation and commercialisation, as well as IP and innovation. In addition, the course will illustrate what SMEs expect from an IP pre-diagnostic exercise. This course is part of the EUGIPP series.The objective of this recorded workshop is train officials on the needs of SMEs willing to pr...

Protecting your Intellectual Property Rights in Kenya Basic

Kenya is the largest and the most advanced economy in East and Central Africa. This webinar will help entrepreneurs wishing to do business in Kenya, effectively protect their intellectual property rights. It will briefly touch upon how entrepreneurs may acquire trade mark rights and register copyrights in Kenya. Speakers: Mr. Marius Schneider - IPvocateAfrica  Ms. Nora Ho Tu Nam - IPv...

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 ...

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...