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

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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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[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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We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by IP Press on the extension of the registration deadlines for their Comprehensive Course on Patents, in collaboration with S. The deadline for registration has now been extended to October 4. Majumdar & Co. Majumdar & Co.,

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CGPDTM Announces Dates for 2025 Trademark and Patent Agent Exams

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Image by storyset on Freepik The office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) on July 2, has notified the 2025 Patent and Trademarks Agent Exams. The Trademark Agent Exam is likely to be held on January 04, 2025 and the Patent Agent Exam is likely to be held on January 5, 2025.

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Sunday Surprises

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Drawing on 2023 filing, registration and renewals statistics from national and regional IP offices and WIPO, WIPI covers patents, utility models, trade marks, industrial designs, microorganisms, plant variety protection and geographical indications. Law in a Digital Economy The deadline to apply is 28 February 2025.

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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

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Former GuestKat Nedim Malovic (ASSA ABLOY) commented on a recent referral to the EUIPO Grand Board regarding the registrability of face trade marks which was also discussed during last October's IPKat webinar on image rights. The case highlighted the importance of the quality of the evidence.

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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

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The Grand Board found that registration of the sign would be contrary to accepted principles of morality under Article 7(1)(f) EUTMR. The consultation runs until 25 February 2025, with a total of 47 questions to answer. Marcel Pemsel outlined the recent decision of the Board of Appeal of EUIPO on the rejection of KCT GmbH & Co.

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Friday Fantasies

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Living in sunny Australia, Chewbacca has no excuse for his grumpiness © Madi Hapi Design Law Redesign The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London is holding a seminar on the reforms which are currently taking place internationally and regionally in relation to design law.