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EU Initiative Uses Blockchain and NFTs to Fight IP Infringement

TorrentFreak

The European Union recognized this potential several years ago. In 2017, the European Commission started exploring options to use blockchain technology to combat online piracy and counterfeiting. The unique NFTs make it easier for consumers and enforcement agencies to authenticate products. EU Anti-Counterfeit NFTs.

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Madrid System and Provisional Refusals: Navigating International Trademark Registrations

Intepat

With an increasing number of countries joining this unique international trademark registration framework, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized United Nations agency in Geneva, has administered over a million trademark registrations worldwide.

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Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

This discussion is part of the EU Industry Days 2022 , an annual event that highlights industrial frontrunners and ongoing industrial policy discussions whilst improving the knowledge base of European industry. Check this week's events and a small note from our PermaKat Neil Wilkof. The registration for the event can be made here.

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Governance and Supervision of Trademark and Patent Agents: Discussing DHC’s Saurav Chaudhary vs. Union Of India

SpicyIP

Image from here The Delhi High Court recently in Saurav Chaudhary Vs Union Of India & Anr. Here, the background is that the Petitioner hired Mr. Naveen Chaklan of M/s Delhi Intellectual Property LLP to deal with his patent application. underscored that there is a need to supervise or govern patent and trademark agents.

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Demystifying Provisional Refusal in the Madrid System

Intepat

Administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the UN-specialized agency based in Geneva, the Madrid System has helped businesses register and protect over a million marks worldwide. Since then, the Madrid System has expanded and evolved to meet ever-changing business needs.

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The EU’s Response to National Judicial Determinations of FRAND Royalty Rates

Patently-O

A leaked text of the draft was posted on Kluwer Patent Blog , a summary and detailed synopsis has been posted on FOSS Patents , and a 248-page Impact Assessment by the European Commission (EC) has been widely circulated among stakeholders. Guest Post by Professor Jorge L.

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IP Management in Food Industries

IP and Legal Filings

To do this, food firms invest a lot of money in developing and promoting distinctive brands and are increasingly turning to intellectual property (IP) protection as a means of establishing or maintaining their leadership in the industry. Intellectual property might be the solution.

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