In November 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published a second edition of the America Invents Act (AIA) Trial Practice Guide (Practice Guide)…

Earlier this year, Commissioner for Trademarks Mary Boney Denison reported to the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Committee on the Judiciary…

We recommend that attorneys proactively monitor our database for trademark filings that use their names, signatures, and contact information without their knowledge or consent.

Creating an enabling environment for socio-economic, scientific and technological development in Africa: Foreword by WIPO Director General Francis Gurry

Japan’s commitment to promoting IP and innovation in Africa: Foreword by Deputy Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office, Kunihiko Shimano

Find out what the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) is doing to improve the uptake and use of the IP system in African countries to support innovation and foster business growth.

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution gathers pace, OAPI’s top priority is to support its 17 member states in their strategic use of IP to catalyze technological, economic and social development in Africa.

Africa’s young and expanding population promises significant economic benefits but high youth unemployment is a concern. How can business competitiveness create jobs?

New Espacenet’s state-of-the-art features and enhanced functionality will make it even easier for users to conduct patent searches and access over 110 million patent documents from all over the world free-of-charge.

The EPO last week presented two of its studies at an event in the European Parliament hosted by Jörgen Warbon MEP, Vice-President SME Europe of the European People’s Party group.

EPO President António Campinos and the Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), Shen Changyu, agreed to enhance their bilateral co-operation in the framework of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

The EPO yesterday participated in TEDxMünchen, an event in which scientists, artists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders shared insight from their respective areas of expertise.

Message of condolence from the management and staff members of European Patent Office.

The Tribunal Patents Manual explains the Intellectual Property Office’s practice under the Patents Act 1977.

Sections (1.01 – 1.58) last updated: November 2019.

A list of unpaid costs following inter parte hearings about intellectual property.

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 18 November 2019.

Publication date 20 November 2019.

Industries that make intensive use of intellectual property rights (IPRs) such as patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyright generate 45% of GDP (EUR 6.6 trillion) in the EU annually and account for 63 million jobs (29% of all jobs).

One fake item was detained per adult EU citizen between 2013 and 2017 according to the new Report on the EU enforcement of intellectual property rights: results at the EU borders and in Member States 2013-2017 published today by the EUIPO.

The 2018 collection of key national enforcement judgments has been made available in the eSearch Case Law database.

The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), with the support of the EUIPO’s European Cooperation projects, has implemented an enhanced back office system.

The EUIPO Trade Mark and Design Education Programme (ETMD EP) started its second edition on 9 September. The Director of the EUIPO Academy, Patricia García-Escudero welcomed the 70 participants from 26 EEA Member States through the ETMD EP e-learning course.