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IP as a political instrument in Russia

The IPKat

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. A patent protects an invention. As the U.S. Copyright Office.

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Ukraine: Intellectual Property as a War Weapon

LexBlog IP

On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich. Freeze on international cooperation. On 9 March, the EUIPO announced that it was discontinuing all cooperation with the Russian Intellectual Property Office (also known as “Rospatent”) and the Eurasian Patent Organisation. a) Before the EPO.

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Ukraine: Intellectual Property as a War Weapon

IP Tech Blog

On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich. Freeze on international cooperation. On 9 March, the EUIPO announced that it was discontinuing all cooperation with the Russian Intellectual Property Office (also known as “Rospatent”) and the Eurasian Patent Organisation. a) Before the EPO.

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What is intellectual property (IP)?

Patent Trademark Blog

Let’s look into what those intangible assets might be, and how they can be protected. Names or logos used to sell a product may be protectable even if the product itself is nothing new. Unlike patents, the role of a trademark is not to signify something new, but rather to indicate the source of the product or service.

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IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

IP Tech Blog

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. If yes, under what circumstances?

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