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Last release - 31 January 2023
Intellectual property infringement poses a major threat to EU SMEs
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released a study on the impact of intellectual property infringement on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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DesignEuropa Awards 2023 to take place in Germany The 2023 edition of the DesignEuropa Awards is now open for nominations and applications. The Awards, now in their fourth edition, are organised every two years by the EUIPO to give recognition to products and designers in the field of industrial design. Download PDF |
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IPR-intensive industries create more than 81 million jobs in the EU and pay better salaries The IPR-intensive industries are increasingly important to the EU economy, according to the 2022 edition of the EUIPO-EPO report on IPR-intensive industries and economic performance in the European Union. Download PDF |
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93 % of SMEs with registered IP rights see a positive impact on their business The 2022 edition of the Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard shows that only 1 in 10 small businesses in the EU own intellectual property rights such as national and EU trade marks, designs and patents. Download PDF |
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The EUIPO commemorates Europe Day with a solidarity concert The 2022 edition of the Intellectual Property and Youth Scoreboard provides an update on the behaviours of 15-24 year olds towards IP infringement in a post-pandemic context. Download PDF |
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The European Network of Authenticities strengthens its ties in Thessaloniki The six EU cities that are part of the Authenticities network met in Thessaloniki to fight against counterfeiting and promote business practices that protect the local economy among citizens and visitors. Download PDF |
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Counterfeit and pirated goods get new boost from pandemic, new report confirms The latest Intellectual Property Crime Threat Assessment, produced jointly by Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), reveals that the distribution of counterfeit goods has been thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download PDF |
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EUR 47 million fund scheme to help SMEs protect their intellectual property The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Commission have launched the first call for applications of the new EU SME Fund, a grant scheme of up to EUR 47 million1 for a period of 3 years (2022-2024), aimed at helping EU-based SMEs to access and benefit from their intellectual property (IP) rights. Download PDF |
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Online piracy slows down, but Europeans still access pirate content 6 times a month The EUIPO report ‘Online Copyright Infringement in the European Union, 2017-2020’ revealed that digital piracy declined by 34 % in 2020 compared to the previous year. Download PDF |
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100 million trade marks in the TMview database The global database TMview has reached 100 million trade marks. This number represents the commitment of 72 intellectual property offices sharing their trade mark data and a common goal: increasing transparency in trade mark information. Download PDF |
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Online commerce has become a major distribution channel for fake goods The new EUIPO-OECD study ‘Misuse of e-commerce for trade in counterfeits’ confirms that online commerce is fuelling trade in fake goods and is becoming the main enabler for distribution of counterfeits products. Download PDF Africa IP SME Helpdesk to support EU businesses in intellectual property matters On 21 October, the ‘Africa IP SME Helpdesk’ was launched in Rome. From now on, EU businesses will be able to find detailed and practical information on African intellectual property matters, and address specific questions through a Helpdesk online hub. Download PDF Lighting system Relio² and Philips IntelliVue X3 patient monitor, winners of the DesignEuropa Awards Two outstanding designs have been honoured today at the third edition of the DesignEuropa Awards. During the Award ceremony, which took place in the Evoluon conference centre in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to André Ricard. Download PDF Alicante and Tokyo shortlisted to host the World Design Assembly in 2023 The World Design Organization (WDO) has announced that the city of Alicante has been shortlisted, together with Tokyo, to hold the 33rd World Design Assembly in 2023. The EUIPO presented a candidature bid for Alicante, in close cooperation with the local institutions. Download PDF |
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DesignEuropa Awards finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award winner announced Eight finalist designs shortlisted, representing the best of European industrial and product design. Lifetime Achievement Award winner is André Ricard, renowned for the torch design of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Download PDF |
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Consumers are facing more risks than ever due to fake products The COVID-19 has shed new light on the risks and damages posed by intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement. Nearly 1 in 10 Europeans claimed that they were misled into buying counterfeits Download PDF |
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TMview database expands to Chinese market The EUIPO and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) officially launched the inclusion of Chinese trade marks into TMview. Over 32 million registered Chinese trade marks are now available online in TMview. La EUIPO conmemora el Día de Europa Como cada 9 de mayo, la Oficina de Propiedad Intelectual de la Unión Europea rinde tributo al Día de Europa. La fecha, dedicada al espíritu europeo y de solidaridad, marca el aniversario de la Declaración de Schuman de 1950. Download PDF |
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Stepping up cooperation to tackle intellectual property crime The EUIPO and Eurojust join forces to better fight counterfeiting and online piracy. Cooperation has been established until the end of 2024. |
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Study highlights economic benefits of owning intellectual property rights – especially for small businesses Joint EUIPO-EPO report shows that European firms which own IPRs have on average 20 % higher revenue per employee than firms that do not. Download PDF Container transport misused for fake trade A joint EUIPO-OECD study analyses the scale of misuse of containerised maritime transport for trade in counterfeit goods. Download PDF |
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La EUIPO generó un impacto económico de 400 millones de euros en la Comunidad Valenciana en 2019 La Oficina de la Propiedad Intelectual de la Unión Europea (EUIPO) generó un impacto económico sobre la producción regional de 400 millones de euros en 2019, según un informe de impacto económico realizado por la Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria, Servicios y Navegación de Alicante. |
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Closer collaboration between the EUIPO and EURid to benefit SMEs The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and EURid, the domain name registry for the .eu, .ею and .ευ top-level domains, are set to intensify collaboration to support trade mark and domain name applicants and owners, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). |
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Up to EUR 4 billion worth of counterfeit pharmaceuticals traded worldwide Antibiotics, lifestyle drugs and painkillers the most targeted by counterfeiters. Download PDF |
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Decision of ECJ Case C‑371/18, Sky and Others The EUIPO has welcomed the decision of the Court of Justice of 29 January 2020, in Case C‑371/18, Sky and Others, in the context of a request for a preliminary ruling. |
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Online pirated content access slows down in the EU but illegal IPTV providers gain nearly EUR 1 billion 15% EU-wide decrease in access of pirated online content from 2017-2018... Download PDF |
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More than half of young people in Europe now avoid illegal sources of digital content The 2019 Intellectual Property and Youth Scoreboard (insert link) launched by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shows that 51 % of 15 to 24 year olds in Europe say they have not used, played, downloaded or streamed content from illegal sources in the last 12 months. Download PDF More than half of SMEs say that IP rights have a positive impact on their business Improved reputation and credibility, increased turnover and better market expansion prospects are all positive effects of intellectual property rights ownership for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Download PDF |
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New threat assessment confirms links between counterfeiting and organised crime in the EU Most criminal activity involving counterfeiting is carried out by increasingly professionalised organised crime networks, which can reap large profits while running relatively few risks. Download PDF |
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Joint EPO-EUIPO study finds strong link between growth of SMEs and their use of Intellectual Property Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that apply for patents, trade marks or designs have a greater probability of experiencing high growth than SMEs that do not. That’s according to a new study released today by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). EURid and EUIPO take a stand against domain name abuse A new service, launched by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and EURid, the registry manager of the .eu and .ею country code top-level domains, aims to help European Union trade mark (EUTM) applicants tackle cybersquatting and bad faith domain name registrations. |
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DesignEuropa Awards finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award winner announced Eight finalist designs shortlisted, representing the best of European industrial and product design. Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Hartmut Esslinger, renowned for his collaboration with Steve Jobs and Apple. The DesignEuropa Award ceremony takes place in Warsaw on 27 November 2018. |
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DesignEuropa Awards finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award winner announced Eight finalist designs shortlisted, representing the best of European industrial and product design. Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Hartmut Esslinger, renowned for his collaboration with Steve Jobs and Apple. The DesignEuropa Award ceremony takes place in Warsaw on 27 November 2018. |
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Internet users face multiple malware threats when visiting websites suspected of pirating digital content Over 4 000 files containing malware or potentially unwanted programmes were retrieved from more than 1 000 websites suspected of sharing illegally protected content in an EUwide research project carried out by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) |
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Trade in counterfeit goods and free trade zones An extra free trade zone within an economy increases the value of counterfeit goods exported from that country by 5.9%. |
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EUR 2.4 billion lost every year across the EU due to fake tyres and batteries A new report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shows that EUR 2.2 billion — corresponding to 7.5 % of all sales in the tyre sector — are lost each year due to counterfeiting across the EU. |
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Launch of IP Key China project to support EU firms doing business in China IP Key China aims to strengthen and support the intellectual property system in China through specialised collaboration with the EU. |
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Tackling counterfeiting and piracy across the EU – the impact of a coordinated approach Intensive cooperation and coordination between enforcement authorities at EU level has led to the seizure of millions of fake and possibly harmful products and has helped to take down several transnational criminal networks. |
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EUIPO announces the second edition of the DesignEuropa Awards Celebrating excellence in design and design management, the DesignEuropa Awards are now open for nominations and applications. |
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Smarter and more innovative IP enforcement in the digital era The International IP Enforcement Summit, organised by the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Commission, takes place in Berlin on 22-23 June. Mapping international counterfeit trade routes across the globe Smugglers of counterfeit goods are using Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore as their main global trading hubs, importing container loads of fake goods, which will then travel on by post or courier services, according to a new report by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). |
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El edificio de la EUIPO, nominado a los premios internacionales BREEAM® 2017 de construcción sostenible El edificio AA3 de la Oficina de Propiedad Intelectual de la Unión Europea (EUIPO) será protagonista el próximo 7 de marzo en Londres, en la gala anual de los premios internacionales BREEAM® de construcción sostenible. Es la primera vez que un edificio de oficinas ubicado en España es finalista en este certamen que reúne a los cinco mejores proyectos certificados el año anterior en las categorías de oficinas, industria, comercial, residencial, uso mixto, educación y salud. |
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EUR 45.3 billion lost worldwide due to fake smartphones in 2015 A new report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), estimates that 184 million fewer smartphones were sold by the legitimate industry in 2015, due to the presence of counterfeit devices in the marketplace. €1.3 billion lost every year across the EU due to fake pesticides The production of fake pesticides costs EU businesses €1.3 billion each year |
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La actividad de la EUIPO genera un impacto de 376 millones sobre la producción regional y 2.400 empleos Un nuevo informe de la Cámara de Comercio cuantifica la positiva incidencia de la Euroagencia en la economía de la Comunidad Valenciana. EUR 83 billion and 790 000 jobs lost every year across the EU due to counterfeiting and piracy With the festive season approaching, millions of shoppers across the EU-28 are buying Christmas presents for family and friends. Two new studies highlight the significant contribution of EU Agencies to citizens and administrations The 45 EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings make a vast contribution to the economic and political development of the European Union according to two new studies presented today during the EU Agencies Forum at the European Parliament. |
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Outstanding designs receive the DesignEuropa Award 2016 Two outstanding designs have been revealed as the winners of the DesignEuropa Awards at a ceremony in Milan today. |
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New study shows intellectual property is good for the European economy Joint EPO-EUIPO follow-up study confirms the economic benefits for Europe of patents, trade marks, designs and other forms of IP |
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€10.2 billion lost every year across the EU due to fake medicines Fake medicines cost the EU pharmaceutical sector €10.2 billion each year |
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€1.3 billion lost every year across the EU due to fake spirits and wine The production of fake spirits and wine costs EU businesses €1.3 billion each year. Swedish court finds five guilty in fraudulent trade mark invoice case On June 23, 2016, the District Court in Uppsala, Sweden, found five individuals guilty of attempted aggravated fraud, aiding and abetting attempted aggravated fraud and attempted fraud in connection with the issuing of fraudulent invoices. Strengthening European prosecution of IPR infringement Today, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and Eurojust signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further expand the existing fruitful collaboration to support European prosecutors working with cases concerning violations of intellectual property rights (IPRs). Launch of the IPC3: Europe's response to Intellectual Property Crime Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are a widespread and ever-increasing phenomenon worldwide. DesignEuropa Awards – jury announced As the end of the entry period for the DesignEuropa Awards approaches, the jury for the inaugural edition has been announced by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). |
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New survey on EU SMEs and intellectual property A new survey from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has questioned nearly 9,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the EU to find out how they use intellectual property rights to support their economic activity. EUIPO Strategic Plan 2016-2020 The Strategic Plan 2016-2020 for the EUIPO has been approved by the Management Board of the Office. |
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António Campinos recibe la Encomienda de la Orden del Mérito Civil El Subsecretario de Industria, Energía y Turismo ha impuesto hoy la encomienda de la Orden del Mérito Civil a António Campinos por una trayectoria vinculada a la Propiedad Industrial y por su intensa dedicación al fomento y defensa de la misma. €338 billion worth of counterfeit goods traded worldwide
Download PDF 25% of young Europeans intentionally use illegal sources to access online content and 12% buy counterfeits online A quarter of EU citizens aged between 15 and 24 admit to intentionally using illegal sources to access online content in the past 12 months. |
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EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) – new name for the largest EU Agency The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) has today changed its name to the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Tackling fake foodstuff, beverages and agricultural products Foodstuff and beverages are among the main categories of products seized by EU customs, reaching over 2 million of articles seized according to the latest EU customs report released in October 2015. OHIM chairs the EU Agencies' Network in 2016 The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) will chair the EU Agencies' Network in 2016. |
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€3.5 billion lost every year across the EU due to fake jewellery, watches, handbags and luggage The manufacture of counterfeit jewellery, watches, handbags and luggage costs EU businesses €3.5 billion each year. DesignEuropa Awards: celebrating design in the EU Applications are now open for the inaugural edition of the DesignEuropa Awards, organised by the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), the EU's largest intellectual property agency. |
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Las solicitudes de marcas comunitarias crecen en 2015 un 11% La Oficina europea cierra un año en el que ha predominado el esfuerzo en "productividad" y "calidad". Cabe destacar la labor desarrollada para promover la convergencia de las prácticas administrativas, en aras a incrementar la seguridad jurídica y ahorrar costes a las PYMEs. |
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EU Intellectual Property Office – new name for the EU's largest intellectual property agency The Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) is to be renamed the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) under new EU legislation published today. Download PDF €1.4 billion lost every year across the EU due to fake toys and games Toys and games manufacturers across the EU lose approximately €1.4 billion each year due to the presence of counterfeit products in the market. DesignEuropa Awards: celebrating design in the EU To celebrate the importance of design in the EU, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), the EU's largest intellectual property agency, is today announcing the first edition of the DesignEuropa Awards. |
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La OAMI obtiene la máxima clasificación del certificado BREEAM ® 24 Noviembre 2015 – La ampliación de la Oficina de Armonización del Mercado Interior (OAMI), la Agencia con sede en España, Alicante, ha obtenido la máxima clasificación del certificado internacional de construcción sostenible BREEAM®, convirtiéndose en el primer edificio de nueva construcción en España y Portugal que obtiene la distinción "Excepcional". |
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€500 million lost every year throughout the EU due to fake sports equipment The sale of fake sports equipment, like footballs, sports helmets, tennis rackets, skis, gym equipment and skateboards, costs legitimate EU manufacturers €500 million every year. |
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Over €26 billion and up to 363,000 jobs lost every year in the EU due to counterfeiting of clothes, shoes and accessories The manufacture and distribution of fake clothes, shoes and accessories (like ties, scarves, belts and gloves) takes over €26 billion every year from legitimate EU businesses. Get involved in "Ideas Powered" and have a say on Intellectual property The first EU-wide interactive website dedicated to young people and Intellectual Property is launched today. |
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Stepping up the fight against counterfeit cosmetics, perfumes and luxury goods Sales of counterfeit cosmetics, perfumes and personal care items throughout the EU deprive legitimate businesses, notably small businesses and retail outlets, of significant revenue each year and bear important employment consequences. |
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Nearly €5 billion and 50,000 jobs lost every year in the cosmetics and personal care sector due to counterfeiting Sales of counterfeit perfume, makeup and personal care items like sunscreen and shampoo throughout the EU mean that legitimate manufacturers, retailers and distributors lose €4.7 billion of revenue each year. |
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20 years of OHIM – at the heart of IP protection in the EU In 1994, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), a decentralised agency of the EU, was set up in Alicante, Spain, in a rented office with a handful staff. |
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La OAMI generó un impacto de 323 millones de euros en la producción regional La Oficina Europea ha presentado hoy un estudio elaborado por la Cámara de Comercio de Alicante sobre su efecto económico y social en la región. |
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Updated OHIM Guidelines effective on August 1 On August 1, OHIM's Manual of Trade Mark Practice will be entirely phased out and replaced with a fully revised set of Guidelines. |
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Stronger enforcement to tackle counterfeiting and piracy Partners in the international fight against Intellectual Property crime are joining together at a summit in London today to consider new approaches to protecting consumers and businesses. |
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2ème Commission mixte OMPIC-OHMI L'Office Marocain de la Propriété Industrielle et Commerciale (OMPIC) et l'Office de l'Harmonisation dans le Marché Intérieur (OHMI) ont tenu leur 2ème commission mixte en matière de propriété industrielle le 02 Juin 2014 à Casablanca. Lors de cette réunion, les délégations des deux Offices, présidées respectivement par M. Adil El Maliki,... |
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Barroso viene a Alicante para visitar la OAMI y reunirse con el Presidente de la Agencia europea
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TACKLING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CRIMES IN SPORT With just four months to go to the World Cup, the issue of counterfeiting and piracy in the sports industry is taking centre stage at a major conference organised by the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) and Europol. |
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"Oscarizados" con marca Almodóvar, Tarantino o Walt Disney son algunos de los oscarizados que tienen registrado su nombre como marca comunitaria a través de la OAMI |
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A pesar de la crisis aumentan las solicitudes de marcas y diseños comunitarios La OAMI realizará un estudio en 2014 para cuantificar los daños que provocan a las empresas las infracciones sobre la Propiedad Intelectual |
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EU Citizens value intellectual property, but justify infringements in certain cases 96% of Europeans believe that Intellectual Property (IP) is important because it supports innovation and creativity by rewarding inventors, creators and artists for their work. |
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Intellectual Property Rights: study indicates that roughly 35% of jobs in the EU rely on IPR-intensive industries The European Commission today welcomed the publication of a study on Intellectual Property Rights, which was carried out jointly by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM). |
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Dr. Jur. Théophile M. MARGELLOS appointed as new President of OHIM Boards of Appeal The President of OHIM, António Campinos, has welcomed the appointment by the Council of the European Union of Théophile Margellos as President of the Boards of Appeal of OHIM. |
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Taxonomy implemented in TMclass Taxonomy has been successfully implemented in TMclass, OHIM´s global classification tool. Implementation took place on the first of July. |
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Pan- European efforts to tackle PHARMACRIME The counterfeit medicines and illicit pharmaceutical business is a significant threat to public health and safety In Europe. In response, the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Right, part of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), and Europol are co-hosting a major conference from 26 to 28 June 2013 in Alicante, Spain. |
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Community trade mark and design registrations still on the rise in 2012 The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) ended 2012 on a very positive note: 109 000 new trade mark applications and over 82 000 Community designs, which represent growth rates of 3% and 5% respectively, compared with the previous year. |
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Tackling the illegal pesticide threat Police, customs and regulatory enforcement officers from all over the EU gathered in Alicante, Spain from the 26-28 November for a major conference, organised by the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights (OHIM) and Europol. |
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The first meeting of the OHIM Observatory Plenary has taken place in Alicante The OHIM Observatory, formerly the EU Observatory on Infringement of IP Rights, was transferred to OHIM on the 5th of June 2012, and will be headed by the outgoing President of OHIM´s Boards of Appeal, Paul Maier. Paul Maier to become the new director of the OHIM Observatory Paul Maier, the current President of the Boards of Appeal, is to be the new Director of the Observatory at the OHIM. |
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On 19/06/2012, the Court handed down its ruling in case C-307/10 – "IP Translator" The Judgement stresses the importance of a harmonised practice on the classification of goods and services throughout the EU to ensure legal certainty for both the applicant and for third party economic operators. |
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Observatory on Infringements of IP Rights comes to OHIM The Regulation entrusting the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) with the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights takes effect today (5 June). |
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Observatory transfer agreed by European Parliament The European Parliament today approved the proposal to transfer the European Observatory on Counterfeiting and Piracy to OHIM and to change its name to the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights. Commissioner Michel Barnier for the Internal Market and Services, visits OHIM As part of his official visit to Spain, Commissioner Barnier, who is responsible for driving the Single Market within Europe, visited the Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market (OHIM). |
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One millionth CTM goes to Lithuanian SME A small Lithuanian medical supplies company has become the one millionth applicant for a Community trade mark. |