News & Reports
The Sponsorship Brochure is here – 2025 AIPPI World Congress
Exciting news! The 2025 AIPPI World Congress is coming to Yokohama, Japan from 13-16 September.
Reflections on the 2025 AIPPI MidTerm Meeting in Zagreb
The 2025 AIPPI MidTerm Meeting in Zagreb brought together leading intellectual property professionals from around the world for an insightful and inspiring event. Over the course of the meeting, attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions, explored emerging trends in IP law, and strengthened global connections within the AIPPI community.
Court of Justice of the EU Rules on Jurisdiction in Cross-Border IP Disputes (BSH v Electrolux (C-339/22))
In its landmark judgement of 25 February 2025, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) clarifies the rules on jurisdiction in cross-border IP disputes in which both infringement and validity issues are raised.
Navigating the Greater Bay Area: Why Separate IP Registration in Macau Might Still Be a Smart Move
Given the existing cross-border IP cooperation mechanism, it is still necessary to register intellectual property (IP) separately in Macau. We will investigate the reasons behind this view and reveal the importance of seeking IP protection in Macao, separately.
Fast or Slow? — Accelerated and Deferred Examination in Chinese Patent Examination Procedures
In today's fast-paced market environment, the efficiency and flexibility of patent examination procedures are vital for protecting innovation and maintaining competitive advantage. The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) offers both accelerated and deferred examination systems, providing applicants with flexible options to meet their specific needs and adapt to dynamic market demands and technological advancements.
Georgia: IPO Invites Trade Mark Owners to Amend Lists of Goods and Services, Official Fees Lifted until 7 March, 2025
Georgia’s trade mark law amendments, which entered into force on 8 March 2024, introduced the literal interpretation of class headings and other individual broad or general terms or indications, and invited trade mark owners to update the lists of goods and services in their applications and registrations, within five years of the amendments’ entry into force – by 7 March 2029.