After ratifying the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) last May, on 1 September 2024 Romania joined the Unitary Patent (UP) system, thereby bringing the territorial coverage of the Unitary Patent from the original 17 Member States to 18 Member States.
A decision issued by the Court of Bari on 1 August 2024 has stressed a key principle of plant variety protection, namely that of the novelty requirement. In this respect, it is worth remembering that unlike invention patents, where absolute novelty is required
Just a brief note to inform you that on 16 September the EUIPO reopened Voucher 1, Voucher 2 and Voucher 3 of the SME Fund ‘Ideas Powered for Business’, which had been temporarily closed due to exhaustion of funds.
With decree dated 8 August 2024 published on 4 September 2024, the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy enacted a new edition of the so-called ‘Voucher 3i – Investing in Innovation’ fund aimed at supporting innovation of start-ups and microenterprises by financing the purchase of consultancy services for patenting.
We are delighted to announce that, as Member of the International Trade Mark Law and Practice Team, Manuela Bruscolini will attend the 38th MARQUES Annual Conference in Stockholm from 24 to 27 September, a unique networking opportunity to connect with brand professionals and industries from Europe and across the globe.
