Report on the EU internal market enforcement of intellectual property rights

Following last year’s publication of the report on the EU enforcement of intellectual property rights at EU borders and in Member States with results of 2013-2017, the EUIPO is now publishing a new report based on the analysis of the 2019 data on detentions in the national markets, reported through the IP Enforcement Portal by […]...
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European cooperation: fast track for trade marks in Latvia

On 10 December, the Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia, with support of the EUIPO’s European Cooperation Projects, launched a fast track function for new trade mark applications in both its front and back office systems. Users will now be able to benefit from this service via the office’s web page [#item_full_content]...
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Compulsory Licensing in Patent Law

Patenting of innovation gives the patentee exclusive rights to make, use and sell the patent. This right excludes others from having any ownership over the patent and makes it possible for the patentee to monetize the patent at an affordable price, he thinks fit. However, this right could be misused by the patent holders, making […]...
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