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AIPPI Position Paper on New Genomic Technique (NGT) Plant Patenting Proposal of the European Parliament

Standing Committee on Biotechnology and Plant Varieties

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2024 AIPPI World Congress - Hangzhou

The 2024 AIPPI World Congress Sponsorship Brochure is here!

The 2024 AIPPI World Congress Sponsorship Brochure is here! Discover the opportunities to promote your organisation in Hangzhou (19-22 October 2024).

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SAIP Implements New Rejection Procedure for Trade Mark Applications

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has recently updated its procedure for handling rejected trade mark applications, a change that is pivotal for applicants and their legal representatives.

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What Amounts to ‘Targeting’ by a Retail Website? UK Supreme Court Provides Clarity in Lifestyle Equities v Amazon

In March, the Supreme Court ruled that Amazon was liable for trade mark infringement because of the manner in which it advertised and offered for sale goods to UK and EU consumers through its US website.

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Lidl v Tesco – Court of Appeal Upholds High Court Findings on Trade Mark Infringement

The Court of Appeal (CA) has handed down its decision in Lidl v. Tesco [2024] EWCA Civ 262 upholding the High Court's (HC) judgment (2023] EWHC 873 (Ch)) that Tesco's use of its Clubcard Prices logo infringes Lidl's house mark and constitutes passing off.

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Japanese group's e-journal

The Japanese group’s e-journal “A.I.P.P.I.” latest issue (Vol 49, No.2) is now available to all AIPPI members

The AIPPI Japanese Group is pleased to inform you that the latest issue (Vol 49, No.2) of the Japanese Group's e-journal "A.I.P.P.I." is now available to all AIPPI members. You can view the contents page for this issue below.

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About AIPPI

AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle), is the world’s leading non-profit association dedicated to the development and improvement of laws for the protection of intellectual property. It is a politically neutral, non-profit organisation, based in Switzerland with over 8000 members worldwide from over 110 countries.

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Membership

6 good reasons to become a member

  1. To take part in the improvement and harmonisation of IP laws – by taking part in the resolution process
  2. To meet with IP thought leaders from around the world – by participating in top-notch AIPPI events
  3. To stay ahead on IP law developments – by having access to the work and know-how of AIPPI members
  4. To be a thought leader in IP – by joining AIPPI Standing Committees which span across all IP fields
  5. To develop other skillsets – by joining AIPPI Statutory Committees which help run the association
  6. To build long-standing relationships and friendships – by networking with like-minded professionals
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