EPO has changed its fee strategy and started to apply fee reductions as of 01.04.2024. By decision of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation dated 14 December 2023 (CA/ D 16/23), the EPO introduced a new fee scheme and new rules pertaining to fee reductions for certain applicants. New changes can be...
TURKPATENT has officially announced new official fees that entered into force as of 1st January, 2025. Turkish PTO updates the official fees generally on 1st January of each year. Renewal fees falling due after 1st January cannot be paid in the previous year. The official fees consist of the institutional fees of TURKPATENT in addition...
Exhaustion of the IP related rights is an important legal term that determines freedom of “parallel import” to a particular territory or jurisdiction. In this case the goods imported to such territory originate from the right holder and are not counterfeit, but the right holder wouldn’t have a consent to move products where they are...
UK Supreme Court Rules Against Amazon in Landmark Trademark Infringement Case In today’s globalized digital economy, Amazon operates as an e-commerce giant, offering a vast range of products and marketing services across borders with few geographical limitations. However, this global reach has also led to legal challenges—particularly in the realm of trademark infringement. In a...
Agricultural innovation and plant breeding are key activities for meeting nutritional needs of World’s population, and for providing improved industrial plants as well as ornamentals. In parallel, protecting the hard work and investments made in these areas has become equally important. In Türkiye, the legislation on this protection is as follows; first of all, the UPOV...
The EPO has announced in OJ EPO 2024, A41 that filing patent applications and other documents by facsimile shall be abolished as of 1 July, 2024. Any transmission of a patent application or other document by fax to the European Patent Office as of the above date shall be deemed not to have been received....
Adidas has been globally recognized for over 75 years for its consistent use of the “Three Stripes” mark in sports apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company’s extensive marketing efforts and collaborations with prominent individuals and institutions have solidified the “Three Stripes” as a symbol synonymous with Adidas’ quality and innovation. American luxury fashion designer Thom...
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