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Design reform reaches its finale: it is now Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823

The IPKat

Yesterday, the EU design reform reached its final step: it was published in the Official Journal as Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823. Taken upon by the European Commission, the initial design reform took several years of adoption, mainly because of controversies surrounding design protection of spare parts.

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News express: China releases a 15-year blueprint on the development of intellectual property rights (2021–2035)

The IPKat

On 22 September 2021, China released a 15-year plan to develop intellectual property rights (IPR): ‘The Outline of Building a Powerful Intellectual Property Nation’ (2021–2035). The Outline’ (2021–2035) is highly noteworthy, comparable to the 2008 Outline of the National Intellectual Property Strategy. ‘The

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The annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report (WIPI) and China’s IP boom

The IPKat

On 8 November 2021, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report ( WIPI ), reviewing global IP activity in 2020. The 2008 Outline states that: The quantity of intellectual property will be greater.

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[Sponsored] Registration Deadline Extended for the “Comprehensive Course on Patents” Organized by The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. (October 5-November 23)

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Majumdar & Co, a reputed full service Intellectual property Firm. founded in 1993 is a full service Intellectual Property firm manned with professionals in and specializes in the practice of Intellectual Property Laws including Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Copyright, Trade secrets.

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UK IPO consultation on trade mark and design services

The IPKat

The UK government has launched a second consultation on proposed changes to allow the Intellectual Property Office to deliver better digital services. This second consultation focuses on specific trade marks and designs issues, but also includes some proposals on patents and tribunals.

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Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

A Kat reading a new IP report Publication WIPO’s 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators WIPO has published the 2024 edition of its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI). Law in a Digital Economy The deadline to apply is 28 February 2025. As always, do not forget to check our Events page as well!

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The EU Design System Changes US Cos. Need to Know About

IP Law 360

With a number of major reforms to the European Union's design protection system set to take effect in the first half of 2025, U.S. companies need to stay informed about specific details to maintain effective intellectual property management in the EU market, say lawyers at Finnegan.