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Direct contact with examiners and new ways to communicate about deficiencies in applications are among the EUIPO’s initiatives to improve customer services

The Executive Director has issued Decision EX-23-6 granting a new extension of time limits to all parties in proceedings before the Office having their residence or registered office in Ukraine.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement remains a major concern due to varying reasons, including a lack of political will, inadequate resources, and limited technical infrastructure according to a recent report by the European Commission.

In its latest recommendation on combating online piracy of live events published today, the European Commission has called upon the EUIPO to establish a specialized network of national administrative authorities and promote activities focused on knowledge building

On 2 May, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the regulation for geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. This regulation, when approved, will introduce a new geographical indication (GI) for craft and industrial products with qualities linked to the area of production, for example, Bohemian glass or Limoges porcelain.