Judgment made on constitutional challenge on patent terms in Brazil
12 May 2021
Brazil Supreme Court judges patent term minimum term unconstitutional
Judgment on the Constitutional Challenge ADI 5529, concerning the minimum term of 10 years from grant...
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The issue of patent terms in Brazil
06 Apr 2021
ADI 5529 judgement will be announced on 7th April 2021
On April 7th 2021, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) will judge the Direct Plea...
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Patent term extension in China
10 Feb 2021
The Fourth Amendment to the China Patent Law (“Amended Patent Law”) adopted in October 2020 introduced a brand-new Patent Term Extension (PTE).
In China, since...
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EUIPO launches GIview: search for Geographical Indications (GI) within the EU
24 Jan 2021
EUIPO Executive Director, Christian Archambeau’s letter of 27th November 2020, outlines the main advantages of the new Database GIview....
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Mandatory videoconference hearings at the EPO
24 Jan 2021
Mandatory videoconference hearings at the EPO and the Boards of Appeals in 2021...
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The new EUIPO Pro Bono Programme
23 Jan 2021
Designed to help European SMEs access their IP rights...
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