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Amendments to Trademark Laws
Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Afghanistan
Feb 10, 2022
Official Fees Increased
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Sep 06, 2018
Submission of Notarized and Legalized PoA Required
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Aug 22, 2018
Recording of Licenses in International Register no Effect
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Apr 26, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Feb 28, 2018
Deposit of Official Fees at Filing
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Dez 20, 2017
Practice Change on Trademark Renewals
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Mrz 14, 2017
Accession to Paris Convention and Singapore Treaty
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Jul 12, 2016
Suggested Procedure on Single Class Applications
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Apr 05, 2016
Change from Multi- to Single-Class System
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Mai 02, 2012
New IP Office and Procedures
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Feb 24, 2011
Cancellation Actions, Change in Practice
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Albania
Jan 27, 2022
Industrial Property Law Amended
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Jul 01, 2021
IP Office Aligned with CP3
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Mrz 21, 2019
Accession to Lisbon Agreement
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Nov 30, 2018
Accession to Vienna Agreement
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Jul 24, 2018
New Regulation on Trademark Registration
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Mrz 29, 2017
Substantive Changes to IP Law Introduced
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Mai 31, 2016
New Regulation on Customs Enforcement
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Sep 02, 2014
IP Law Amended
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Mai 02, 2013
Change of Practice in Registering Domain Names
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Algeria
Apr 07, 2024
Introduction of VAT on Official Fees Associated with IP Services
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Feb 22, 2017
New VAT Rate Applied
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Sep 02, 2015
Joins Madrid Protocol
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Feb 25, 2015
New Trademark Form
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Jan 28, 2015
Official Fees Revised
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Mai 02, 2012
Rules on Power of Attorney
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Andorra
Apr 12, 2017
Official Fees Increased
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Angola
Okt 06, 2022
Clarification via Disclaimer that TM Is Not Equal to Health Authority Authorisation
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Apr 02, 2020
Official Fees Increased
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Mrz 29, 2018
Registry Payment Procedures Amended
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Jan 30, 2018
PTO Notification to Update Registered Trademark
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Jul 14, 2015
TM Owners Need to Re-Submit Documents
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Antigua and Barbuda
Jun 06, 2019
Accession to Nice Agreement
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Feb 01, 2017
Procedural Amendments for IR Designating
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Feb 01, 2017
Some Renewal Dates Accelerated
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Argentina
Nov 09, 2023
Invited to Join BRICS
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Okt 26, 2023
Official Trademark Fees to be Raised
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Jun 12, 2023
Partial Revocation of TMs Possible
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Jan 26, 2023
Official IP Fees Increased
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Sep 09, 2021
New Regulation of Product Labelling
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Sep 19, 2019
Official Fees Increased
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Jun 06, 2019
Mid-Term Declaration of Use Implemented
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Aug 22, 2018
Important Changes in Opposition Proceedings
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Jan 30, 2018
Substantial Amendments in Trademark Law
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Sep 20, 2017
Official Fees Increase
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Aug 30, 2016
Official Fees Increased
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Feb 17, 2016
Mediation Law for Trademark Matters Amended
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Sep 02, 2015
Official Fees Increased
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Nov 25, 2014
INPI Creates a New Registry of Licenses
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Dez 17, 2013
Electronic Trademark Certificates
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Jul 16, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Mai 02, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Jan 18, 2013
10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Sep 02, 2012
New Instructions to Examiners
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Jan 23, 2012
Renewal Period Amended
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Jan 23, 2012
Translations to be Certified
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Sep 01, 2011
Official Fees Increased
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Feb 01, 2011
Mediation Law Changed
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Jul 09, 2010
Renewal Proceedings Changed
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Feb 16, 2010
Domain Owners Need to Update Data until March 1st, 2010
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ARIPO
Mrz 05, 2024
Madrid e-Filing Now Available in Gambia
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Aug 11, 2022
Cape Verde Accedes to ARIPO System
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Mai 19, 2022
Amendments to Banjul Protocol in Force
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Nov 18, 2021
Accession to Harare Protocol by Seychelles
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Jul 01, 2021
Accession to Banjul Protocol on Marks by Gambia
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Okt 08, 2020
Accession to Lusaka Agreement by Mauritius
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Mai 28, 2020
Accession to Banjul Protocol on Marks by Mozambique
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Feb 06, 2020
Amendments to Banjul Protocol and Harare Protocol Adopted
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Jul 11, 2019
African Continental Free Trade Agreement in Force
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Nov 15, 2018
New Trademarks Act in Malawi
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Okt 30, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Malawi
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Sep 20, 2018
Regional IP Database Launched
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Mai 22, 2018
Cautionary Notices in Somalia
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Mai 22, 2018
Malawi Trademark Act 2018 Not in Force Yet
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Apr 26, 2018
New Trademarks Act by Malawi Adopted
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Okt 24, 2017
Close to Join the Banjul Protocol by Mozambique
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Apr 12, 2017
New IP Law Entered Into Force in Gambia
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Dez 06, 2016
IP Act of Liberia Changed
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Sep 13, 2016
New Design Act for Zambia
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Mai 02, 2016
Implementing Regulations Revised
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Mrz 16, 2016
Accession to the Banjul Protocol by Sao Tome and Principe
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Mrz 16, 2016
Trademark Opposition Hearings No Longer Available in Botswana
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Jan 20, 2016
Official Fees Increased/Other Developments
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Mrz 31, 2015
E-Services Now Available
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Okt 01, 2011
Rwanda Joins ARIPO
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Okt 01, 2010
Ugandan Trademark Act Approved
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Armenia
Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Mai 20, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force
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Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs
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Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed
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Feb 25, 2015
Joined Eurasian Economic Union
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Sep 03, 2013
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Jul 01, 2010
New Trademark Law in Force
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Australia
Mrz 13, 2024
Trade Mark Classification Standards to be Aligned with International Best Practice
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Jan 12, 2024
Adopting the Madrid Goods and Services List
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Dez 01, 2023
Proposed Fee Changes Open for Public Consultation
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Jul 31, 2023
Evidentiary Burden for Extension of Time Lowered
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Jun 21, 2023
Changes to Organisational Structure
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Aug 25, 2022
Amendments to Designs Act in Force
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Aug 25, 2022
Trademark Opposition Process Simplified
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Nov 18, 2021
Important Changes to Design Law Ahead
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Mrz 11, 2021
Designs Amendment Bill 2020
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Mrz 11, 2021
New Official Online Services Platform from Mid 2021
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Jan 28, 2021
Renewal Possible via New Online Services Platform
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Sep 10, 2020
Exposure Drafts for Designs Act 2003 Released
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Sep 10, 2020
Official Fees Increase Soon
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Feb 28, 2019
IP Laws Amended
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Nov 30, 2018
Consultation on Draft IP Regulations
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Nov 15, 2018
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Sep 20, 2018
IP Dispute Resolution More Affordable Now
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Sep 20, 2018
New Parallel Importation Laws in Force
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Mrz 29, 2018
Key Trademark Law Changes Drafted
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Nov 22, 2017
New Database Linking International Trademark Data
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Apr 26, 2017
Consultation on Proposed Legislation Changes Put on Hold
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Mrz 14, 2017
Single Patent Attorney Regulatory Regime in AU and NZ
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Feb 22, 2017
New Search System Introduced
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Dez 06, 2016
Comments on Proposed Legislation Changes Required
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Aug 30, 2016
Official Fees Increased
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Jun 14, 2016
Madrid Fee Process Changed by IP Australia
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Nov 25, 2015
Electronic Certificates for TMs Available Now
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Mrz 31, 2015
New E-Filing for International Registrations Now Available
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Mrz 18, 2015
IP Laws Amendment Bill 2014 Passed
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Jan 28, 2015
New E-Filing System for Trade Marks Madrid Export Applications
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Apr 01, 2014
New International TM Application Form
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Okt 15, 2013
General eService Introduced
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Apr 15, 2013
Revised TM Law Amends Opposition Period
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Nov 19, 2012
Amendments to Trade Mark Act
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Nov 01, 2012
New Transactions through eServices
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Sep 27, 2012
Official Fees Increased
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Mai 29, 2012
Official Fees Soon Increased
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Mai 15, 2012
eServices Launched
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Feb 21, 2012
New Business Names Registration Service
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Jul 01, 2010
Changes to Trademark Renewal Reminder Notices
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Austria
Jul 01, 2023
Official TM Similarity Search Abolished
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Dez 03, 2020
New eService Launched
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Jul 23, 2020
Becoming Depositing and Accessing Office for WIPO DAS
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Jun 06, 2019
New Online Services for Designs Launched
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Feb 14, 2019
Important Amendments to Trademark Act
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Jan 30, 2018
Fast Track Application Process Working
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Dez 20, 2017
Trademark Law Amended
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Sep 20, 2017
Formal Requirements for Recordal of Assignments Reduced
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Mai 27, 2015
Publications Only Online Available
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Feb 25, 2015
E-Payment Now Possible
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Okt 10, 2013
Introduction of New Provincial Administrative Courts
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Jul 01, 2013
Online Filing Now Possible
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Jan 01, 2010
Introduction of Opposition Proceedings and Amendment of Official Fees
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Azerbaijan
Jun 14, 2023
New Electronic Service
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Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs
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Sep 02, 2014
Official Fees Changed
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Okt 01, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Mrz 06, 2012
Electronic System for IP Rights Registration
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Bahamas
Jan 18, 2013
New Legislation Drafted
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Bahrain
Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Okt 30, 2018
Value Added Tax Rate Introduced Soon
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Sep 05, 2017
New Practice for Filing New Trademark Applications
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Mrz 29, 2017
New Electronic System Introduced
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Mai 31, 2016
Official Fees Increased/TM Applications Published
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Dez 08, 2015
Infringement Cases by Office Now Received
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Dez 09, 2014
Filing of Sound Marks are Possible Now
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Dez 09, 2014
Filing Without the Complete Documents Possible
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Mrz 18, 2014
GCC Trademarks Law Approved
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Feb 18, 2014
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention
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Apr 17, 2012
New Trade Name Law
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Jun 13, 2011
Annuity Payment Reminder for Industrial Designs
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Apr 16, 2011
PoA Requirements Changed
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Apr 01, 2011
Trademark & Patent Office Fully Operational
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Feb 23, 2011
Legalized Power of Attorney Requested
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Bangladesh
Apr 11, 2018
15 Percent VAT on Official IP Fees
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Belarus
Feb 24, 2022
Official IP Fees Amended
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Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Sep 09, 2021
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of International Registrations
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Mai 20, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force
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Mai 20, 2021
Further Details on Accession to Hague System
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Apr 22, 2021
Accession to Hague System
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Okt 08, 2020
Law on Geographical Indications Amended
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Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Mrz 21, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registrations
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Aug 22, 2018
Law on Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs Amended
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Mai 17, 2017
EAEU Customs Code Signed
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Jun 14, 2016
Law On Trademarks and Service Marks Amended
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Jul 14, 2015
Arbitration Court Established
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Mrz 18, 2014
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Mrz 12, 2013
Amendments to Trademark Law in Force
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Jan 18, 2013
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Nov 13, 2009
Trademark Law Amended
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Belize
Dez 15, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Dez 13, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs
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Jul 24, 2018
Notarisation Required for Authorisation of Agent Forms
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Benelux
Okt 02, 2023
Trademark Holder Privacy Improved
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Aug 01, 2023
SMEs Can Recuperate 75% of their Application Fees for TMs and Designs
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Mai 28, 2020
New Online Services
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Jul 11, 2019
Sint Maarten Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Jan 31, 2019
Upcoming Changes to Trademark Laws
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Dez 13, 2018
Declarations on Hague Agreement of Industrial Designs
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Nov 30, 2018
Change to Official Fee Structure and Increase Soon
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Okt 30, 2018
Draft Trade Secrets Directive Bill in NL
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Okt 30, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs Ratified by NL
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Okt 11, 2018
Belgian Act on the Protection of Trade Secrets Adopted
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Jun 14, 2018
Trademark Cancellation Procedure before BOIP Possible Now
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Apr 26, 2018
Benelux Trademark Regime to Change Soon
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Apr 11, 2018
Income Tax Law on IP Assets in Luxembourg Soon to be Amended
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Feb 13, 2018
Official Fees Increased
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Okt 05, 2017
Official Fees Increase Announced
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Apr 26, 2017
Request for Correction of Declaration of Standard Characters
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Nov 22, 2016
Electronic Renewal of Design Registrations Possible Now
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Mai 31, 2016
IP Bureau of Sint Maarten Opened
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Nov 11, 2015
E-Filing in Sint Maarten Available Now
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Sep 29, 2015
IP Bureau of Sint Maarten Starts Soon
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Sep 15, 2015
Process for Design Applications Improved
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Jul 14, 2015
Bureau for Intellectual Property of Sint Marten Now Online
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Jul 14, 2015
New And Improved Online Trademark Filing
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Jul 14, 2015
New Online Design Register
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Mai 27, 2015
Filing of Oppositions Online Possible
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Dez 09, 2014
Changes to International Registration Procedures
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Jun 10, 2014
Agreement between Sint Maarten and BOIP
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Feb 04, 2014
E-filing for Designs/International Trademarks Now Possible
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Nov 18, 2013
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Okt 15, 2013
Singapore Treaty Ratified by LU
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Sep 17, 2013
Significant Changes to IP Practice
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Sep 03, 2013
Opposition Proceedings Soon Changed
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Jul 01, 2013
Singapore Treaty Ratified
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Jun 25, 2012
Accession to TLT
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Mrz 28, 2011
Publication of Caribbean Netherlands TMs
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Mrz 08, 2011
Country Codes for the Caribbean Netherlands Allocated
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Jan 01, 2011
Consequences of Dissolution of Netherlands Antilles
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Nov 03, 2010
Application of the Madrid Protocol by the Netherlands Amended
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Apr 01, 2010
Accession to Singapore Treaty by Netherlands
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Bermuda
Nov 08, 2023
New Trade Marks Law Receives Royal Assent
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Feb 16, 2023
New Trademark Law Drafted
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Sep 06, 2018
Official Fees Increased
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Bhutan
Apr 26, 2018
National Intellectual Property Policy 2018 Launched
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Bolivia
Jul 27, 2022
Guidelines on Examination of 3D Marks Issued
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Mai 22, 2018
Apostille Convention into Force Now
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Okt 24, 2017
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention
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Jul 28, 2015
New Regulations on IP internal Procedures
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Jul 01, 2013
Official Publication Fees Increased
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Apr 04, 2010
Official Fee Reduction for Second-Level Domains
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Feb 18, 2010
Substantial Increase of Official Fees
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Feb 25, 2015
Methodology for Trademark Examination Adopted
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Apr 15, 2013
Accession to Lisbon Act
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Feb 07, 2012
Accession to Vienna Agreement
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Feb 01, 2011
New Trademark Law
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Brazil
Apr 11, 2024
Patent & Trademark Office Publishes Regulatory Agenda for the 2024-2025 Biennium
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Mrz 23, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of Hague Agreement
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Nov 18, 2021
Position Mark Now Registerable
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Jan 14, 2021
Manual on Geographical Indications Published
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Nov 05, 2020
IP Office Extents Scope as Depositing Office of WIPO DAS
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Okt 22, 2020
Co-Ownership of Trademarks Possible Now
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Jun 25, 2020
New Appellation of Origin
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Mai 28, 2020
New Web Portal Launched
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Mai 14, 2020
Introduction of Multi-Class Filings Postponed
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Dez 05, 2019
Multiclass System and Co-Ownership in Force Soon
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Jul 11, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Jun 06, 2019
Brazil to Join Madrid Protocol
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Feb 28, 2019
E-Filing of Geographical Indications
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Jan 16, 2018
New Resolution Intends to Expedite Substantive Examination of Trademark Applications
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Dez 20, 2017
Preparing for Accession to the Madrid Protocol
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Sep 05, 2017
New Examination Guidelines for Registration of IP License Agreements
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Mrz 16, 2016
Design Registration Certificates Only Electronically
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Feb 02, 2016
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention
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Feb 02, 2016
Industrial Design Applications Accelerated
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Mai 13, 2015
Electronic System for Industrial Designs Launched
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Mrz 18, 2015
Trademark Application Backlog Reduced
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Jan 13, 2015
New Trademark Examination Guidelines
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Okt 28, 2014
Issuance of Electronic Certification
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Apr 16, 2014
Change of Practice of Highly Renowned Trademarks
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Apr 16, 2014
Official Trademark Fees Changed
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Sep 17, 2013
Recognition of Well-known Marks Revised
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Sep 27, 2012
New Rules on TM Coexistence Agreements
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Sep 27, 2012
Similar and Generic Veterinary Medicines Introduced
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Sep 02, 2012
Code for Numbering Changed
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Jan 23, 2012
E-Tracking of Applications
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Dez 05, 2011
Official Fees to Increase in 2012
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Okt 01, 2011
New Version of Electronic Filing System
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Apr 20, 2011
INPI Website Available in English Now
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Okt 08, 2009
New Official Fees Bring Important Adjustments
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Brunei
Mai 17, 2017
Individual Fee when Designating BN
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Jan 25, 2017
Requirement for Declaration of Intention to Use When Designating BN
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Okt 12, 2016
Accession to Madrid System
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Bulgaria
Okt 20, 2022
IP Decision-Drafting Tool Implemented
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Nov 18, 2021
New Electronic Payment Features
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Feb 11, 2021
First Bulgarian Authenticities Certified in European Cooperation Project
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Jan 28, 2021
Fast Track for Trademarks
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Okt 08, 2020
Historical Trademark Files Digitized
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Okt 08, 2020
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing Now
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Feb 20, 2020
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of Intl. Registrations
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Feb 06, 2020
New Law on Marks and Geographical Indications
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Nov 19, 2019
E-Filing Improved
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Dez 05, 2017
Civil Procedure Code Amended
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Sep 20, 2017
New Ordinance on IP Representatives Adopted
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Jun 14, 2017
Draft Ordinance on IP Representatives Published
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Nov 18, 2013
E-Filing Soon
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Apr 02, 2013
PTO to Abolish ‘Class Heading Covers All’ Approach
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Sep 01, 2011
Opposition System Introduced/Official Fees Reduced
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Feb 21, 2011
Amendments of Trademark Law
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Jan 01, 2011
Bulgarian Trademarks Added to TMview
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Sep 15, 2010
Opposition Period Will Change
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Apr 15, 2010
Adoption of Amendments to Trademark Law
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Burundi
Mrz 29, 2017
Renewals of Trademarks Clarified
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Nov 11, 2014
Early Trademark Registrations to Be Renewable
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Jun 24, 2014
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention
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Cambodia
Okt 10, 2023
Trademark Rules Tightened with Multiple-Class and Affidavit Stipulations
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Jun 25, 2020
E-Filing Services Expanded
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Apr 30, 2020
New Requirements for Filing an Affidavit of Use
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Mrz 19, 2020
Filing and Recording Exclusive Distributorships Required
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Apr 26, 2018
Accession of Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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Jun 14, 2017
Online Filing System of Trademarks Launched
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Nov 09, 2016
New Regulation on Certification Marks
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Mrz 02, 2016
Declaration of Use for International Registrations Required
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Mai 13, 2015
Recording of Licenses in International Register no Effect
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Mrz 31, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol
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Canada
Jan 12, 2024
New Service Standards for Trademarks in Effect
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Jan 12, 2024
Trademark Fees Increased
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Okt 20, 2023
Upcoming Changes to the Practice
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Jun 22, 2023
Official Fees to Increase
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Jul 01, 2021
Changes to French Language Laws Proposed by Quebec's Bill 96
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Jul 01, 2021
New Independent Regulator for Patent and Trademark Agents
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Mai 20, 2021
Practice Change in Examination Due to Backlog
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Feb 11, 2021
Communication Procedures by CIPO for International Registrations
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Feb 06, 2020
Notice on Extensions of Time to Respond to Office Actions
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Sep 19, 2019
Correspondence on International Registrations to Applicant/Canadian Agent Only
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Aug 22, 2019
Practice Notices on Trademark Opposition Issued
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Jun 06, 2019
Final Countdown to New Trademarks Act
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Apr 04, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol / Nice Agreement / Singapore Treaty
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Nov 30, 2018
New Trademark Regime Coming Soon
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Nov 15, 2018
Applications via Hague System for Industrial Designs Possible Now
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Nov 15, 2018
Eighth Edition of Vienna Classification Implemented by CIPO
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Nov 15, 2018
New Industrial Design Office Practice Manual Published
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Sep 20, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs
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Sep 20, 2018
Modernization of CIPO's Online Practice Manuals
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Aug 22, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol Soon
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Aug 22, 2018
Practice Notice on Special Characters
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Jul 24, 2018
New Industrial Design Regulations Published
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Feb 28, 2018
Educational IP Roadmaps by CIPO Published
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Feb 28, 2018
Renewal of Registration on Agent Register
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Jul 11, 2017
Draft Trademark Regulations Open to Public Comment Until July 21
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Jun 28, 2017
Consultation Phase on NAFTA Expanded
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Jun 28, 2017
Feedback on Proposed Industrial Design and TMs Regulations Required
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Mai 31, 2017
Practice Changes / Colour as a Registrable Feature of Industrial Design
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Apr 26, 2017
Decisions on Opposition/Section 45 Proceedings Made Accessible Now
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Apr 26, 2017
Modernised Trademarks Database Released
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Mrz 29, 2017
Reform to Trademarks Act Further Postponed
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Jan 25, 2017
CIPO To Start Inviting Classifications of Goods and Services In TM Applications
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Jan 25, 2017
Office Practices of Industrial Design Changed
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Nov 22, 2016
Non-French TMs on Public Signs to be Accompanied by French Description
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Nov 22, 2016
Practice Notice on Geographical Marks Released
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Jun 28, 2016
Consultations on Proposed Changes to Official Fees
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Mrz 02, 2016
E-Copies of Trademarks Documents
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Feb 02, 2016
CIPO Invites the Public for Consultation
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Nov 11, 2015
Implementation of Trademarks Act Postponed
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Sep 29, 2015
Modernization of IP framework in Progress
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Jul 28, 2015
Nice Classification Expected
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Jul 28, 2015
Renewal of CIPO's Online Applications Soon
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Okt 14, 2014
Consultation to Modernize Canada's Intellectual Property
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Jul 04, 2014
Changes to Canadian TM Act Expected
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Apr 16, 2014
New E-Filing System Launched
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Sep 17, 2013
Expedited Examinations Abolished
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Jul 16, 2013
New Trademark Examination Manual
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Mrz 12, 2013
Elimination of Deposit Account Replenishment by Credit Card
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Feb 18, 2013
Online Banking Available
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Nov 01, 2012
Extension of Time Justification Online Available
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Sep 27, 2012
Deposit Account/Credit Card Statements
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Apr 17, 2012
Sound Marks Now Registrable
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Mrz 27, 2012
Fee Payment Form Required
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Dez 01, 2010
Fee Payment Methods Changed
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Aug 05, 2010
Database Upgraded
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Jul 06, 2010
Deadline for the Exclusive Use of Vienna Classification Postponed
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Mai 03, 2010
Use of Vienna Classification Exclusively
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Cape Verde
Okt 06, 2022
Further Declarations of Intention to Use for Intl. Registrations
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Aug 11, 2022
Accession to ARIPO System
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Jul 14, 2022
Declaration of Intention to Use for International Registrations Designating Cape Verde
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Apr 21, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Okt 14, 2014
Merge of IP Office and Quality Management Institute
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Chile
Jul 14, 2022
New Law in Force
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Apr 21, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Sep 09, 2021
New Intellectual Property Law Published
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Apr 08, 2021
Grace Period for TM Renewals Extended
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Jan 14, 2021
First Steps towards Ratification of Madrid Protocol
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Feb 02, 2016
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention
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Okt 28, 2015
Law Regulates Labeling of Food Products
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Mai 13, 2015
Changes to IP Law Expected
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Nov 18, 2013
Official Publication Fees Reduced
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Jul 16, 2013
Amendments to IP Law Expected
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Mai 02, 2012
Trademark Law Amended
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Aug 02, 2010
Use of Vienna Classification
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Mai 09, 2010
Online Payment Services for TM Publication Launched
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China
Nov 01, 2023
Apostille Convention to Enter into Force
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Feb 16, 2023
Draft Interpretation of Handling Criminal Cases of Intellectual Property Infringement
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Jan 26, 2023
Draft Amendment to Trademark Law Published
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Dez 15, 2022
Provision on Supervision and Administration of TM Agencies
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Okt 20, 2022
Measures to Improve eServices of CNIPA
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Okt 06, 2022
Guide on Cybercrimes and Trade Secret Protection in EU & China
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Aug 11, 2022
Guidelines for IP Protection at Exhibitions
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Jul 14, 2022
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Jun 30, 2022
Guidelines on Punitive Damages in Civil IP Cases Issued
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Jun 02, 2022
Typical IP Enforcement Cases Released
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Mai 19, 2022
Additional Guidance on China’s Accession to Hague System
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Feb 10, 2022
Accession to Hague System
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Dez 16, 2021
First Mediation Rules for International IP Disputes Released
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Dez 16, 2021
Guidelines for Legal Protection and Enforcement of Chinese Trademarks in English
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Dez 02, 2021
New Guidelines for Trademark Examination and Trial
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Dez 02, 2021
New Requirements when Applying for Well-known Trademark Status
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Nov 18, 2021
Switch to Electronic Trademark Registration Certificates
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Jun 17, 2021
Judicial Interpretations for Punitive Damages
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Jun 03, 2021
Inquiry System for EU Trademarks Launched
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Mrz 25, 2021
EU and Chinese Geographical Indications Protectable Now
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Mrz 11, 2021
More IPR Service Centers to Be Established
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Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Law Amended
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Dez 03, 2020
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Okt 22, 2020
Agreement Protecting EU / Chinese Geographical Indications
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Okt 22, 2020
First IP Dispute and Guidance Center Established
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Aug 06, 2020
New Civil Code to Help Protect IP
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Jul 23, 2020
National Plan to Combat IP Infringement Released
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Jul 09, 2020
Criteria on Determining Trademark Infringement Issued
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Jun 25, 2020
Administrative Measures for Use of Special Marks of GIs
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Mrz 05, 2020
Applicants Encouraged to Use E-Service
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Feb 20, 2020
Opposition Decisions Published by CTMO
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Feb 20, 2020
Public Notice on IP Rights Affected by Coronavirus Outbreak
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Dez 05, 2019
New Official Seal for GIs
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Dez 05, 2019
Rules on Regulating Trademark Filing Acts in Force
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Nov 19, 2019
Amended Trademark Law in Force
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Sep 05, 2019
Guidelines on Administrative Trademark Cases Published
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Aug 22, 2019
Progress in Electronic Communication of Madrid Trademark Registration
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Jul 11, 2019
Renewal Fees Reduced
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Jun 06, 2019
Trademark Law Amended
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Nov 30, 2018
Madrid E-Filing Available Now
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Mrz 29, 2018
SIPO Takes Over Administration and Enforcement of Trademarks
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Mrz 15, 2018
Further IP Tribunal Established
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Jan 30, 2018
Anti-Unfair Competition Law Amended
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Jan 16, 2018
Beijing IP Court Decides on First Ever GUI Design Infringement Case
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Jul 25, 2017
New Trademark Review Hearing System Launched
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Jul 11, 2017
Provisions on Trademark Judicial Interpretation in Force
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Apr 12, 2017
Official Trademark Fees Cut by Half
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Feb 01, 2017
Form Requirements Changed
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Jan 11, 2017
Beijing IP Court Establishes Speedy Trial Panel
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Sep 13, 2016
First Sound Trademark Registered
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Jul 25, 2016
Pledge Applications Received by Local AICs
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Okt 28, 2015
Official Filing Fees Decreased
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Nov 25, 2014
Draft Provisions on Trail of Administrative Trademark-Related Cases
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Nov 25, 2014
Specialised IP Court Starts Operation
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Sep 16, 2014
New Regulations on Well-Known Trademarks
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Sep 02, 2014
Notice on Division of Application
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Sep 17, 2013
Amendments to Trademark Law Adopted
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Mai 17, 2013
Third Revision of PRC Trademark Law
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Apr 02, 2013
Trademark Office Relocated
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Mrz 27, 2012
Requirement for Search Request
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Mrz 01, 2011
Cross-Strait (Taiwan & China) IPR Agreement
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Sep 02, 2010
Guidelines on Trademarking a State Name
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Jun 04, 2010
Trademark Examination Cycle Shortened
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Colombia
Jul 27, 2022
Guidelines on Examination of 3D Marks Issued
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Jun 02, 2022
Common Practice on Figurative Marks
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Nov 19, 2020
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of Intl. Registrations
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Dez 13, 2018
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Okt 28, 2014
Trademark Registration Speeded Up
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Feb 18, 2013
Official Fees Reduced
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Mai 30, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Mrz 27, 2012
Changes in Registration Procedures
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Feb 07, 2012
Accession to TLT
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Jan 23, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol Expected
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Apr 15, 2010
Domain Name Registration Opened
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Costa Rica
Okt 20, 2021
Common Practice on Graphic Representation of Designs (CP6)
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Okt 01, 2013
Regulatory Authority for Certification Marks
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Mrz 27, 2012
Guidelines for TM Applications
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Croatia
Okt 20, 2021
Administrative Fees in National Proceedings before IP Office Abolished
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Sep 10, 2020
Official Fee Structure Amended
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Mrz 21, 2019
New Trademark Law in Force Now
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Feb 14, 2019
New Scope of Court Jurisdictions in IP
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Okt 01, 2013
Gazette Published Fortnightly Soon
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Jul 01, 2013
EU Membership Effective
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Jun 14, 2013
Harmonisation Project Integrated
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Mrz 12, 2013
EU Trademark and Design Regulations
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Jan 23, 2012
To Join the EU
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Feb 07, 2011
Ratification of Singapore Treaty
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Cuba
Nov 08, 2023
OCPI to Become Depositing and Accessing Office of the WIPO Digital Access Service
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Apr 04, 2019
Notification under new Rule 40(6) of the Common Regulations
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Sep 02, 2012
New Industrial Property Law
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Cyprus
Jul 09, 2020
Trademark Law Amended
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Aug 22, 2019
Online Services for Trademarks Upgraded
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Mai 02, 2016
PoA for E-Filing No Longer Required
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Sep 02, 2014
New Common Practice on Black & White Trademarks
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Mrz 12, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Czech Republic
Jun 30, 2022
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Jan 31, 2019
Important Amendments to Trademark Law
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Denmark
Sep 14, 2023
Prices for Business Services to Increase
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Mrz 05, 2020
New E-Filing for Designs
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Feb 14, 2019
Trademark Act Changed
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Jun 14, 2018
Act on Trade Secrets Passed
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Apr 20, 2016
Faroe Islands Now Covered by Madrid Protocol
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Feb 17, 2016
Hague Agreement to Apply to Faroe Islands
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Feb 17, 2016
Madrid Protocol to Cover Faroe Islands
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Mrz 04, 2014
IP Marketplace now in English
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Nov 01, 2010
Validity of International Registration in Greenland
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Dominica
Apr 12, 2010
New Trademark Proceedings
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Dominican Republic
Jul 09, 2020
New Online Services Implemented
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Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Lisbon Agreement
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Jun 20, 2019
Increase of Official Fees
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DPR Korea
Okt 20, 2022
Trademark Law Amended
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Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement
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Jun 28, 2016
Accession to Hague Agreement
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Jun 28, 2016
Ratification to Singapore Treaty
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Jan 01, 2011
Name of Trademark Office Changed
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Ecuador
Jul 27, 2022
Guidelines on Examination of 3D Marks Issued
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Mai 31, 2016
IP Procedures Optimised
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Okt 25, 2011
Term Extension to File Oppositions No Longer Accepted
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Jul 12, 2010
Official Fees Increased
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Egypt
Okt 10, 2023
New Authority for Intellectual Property Established
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Sep 09, 2021
IP Office No Longer Charges VAT for TM Services
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Apr 02, 2020
Registration of Geographical Indications Possible Now
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Aug 07, 2019
VAT to Be Applied to Official Fees
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Nov 07, 2017
Official Fees Increased
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Sep 28, 2016
New Value Added Tax Adopted
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Feb 17, 2016
Verification System for Trademarks
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Sep 15, 2015
New System for Trademarks Protection Launched
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Apr 16, 2014
Official Fees Increased
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Sep 03, 2013
Electronic Official Gazette Introduced
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Jul 16, 2013
Advertisement of Accepted Trademarks Changed
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Mrz 10, 2011
New Decisions of the Patent Office
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Feb 23, 2011
Trademark Office Operating Again
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Mrz 02, 2010
Arabic Domain Passes ICANN Evaluation
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El Salvador
Jun 04, 2013
Amendments to the Trademark and Other Distinctive Signs Law
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Estonia
Nov 19, 2020
Back Office System Enhanced
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Jun 20, 2019
Madrid E-Filing Service Implemented
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Apr 25, 2019
New Online Features Released
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Apr 25, 2019
Trademark Act Changed
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Mai 31, 2016
Databases of Trademarks and Designs Updated
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Feb 25, 2015
Official Fees Changed
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Sep 16, 2014
Official Gazettes Soon Published Electronically
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Jul 05, 2010
Domain Name Registration Loosened
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Eswatini
Aug 22, 2018
IP and Patent Bills Passed
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Aug 22, 2018
Swaziland Is Named Eswatini Now
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Ethiopia
Mrz 29, 2018
Appeals Procedure Changed
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Mai 18, 2016
Publication of Renewals Required
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Jun 24, 2014
Extension to Deadline
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Mai 16, 2014
Deadline for Re-Registrations/Other Requirements
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Feb 04, 2014
Deadline for Re-Registrations Adjusted
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Apr 03, 2013
Timetable for TM Re-Registration
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Apr 02, 2013
New Trademark Law
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EUIPO
Mrz 15, 2024
Revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal in Force
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Dez 09, 2023
Enhancements to eSearch Case Law
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Okt 18, 2023
Protection of Geographical Indication Extended
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Sep 07, 2023
Extension of Time Limits - Ukraine
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Jun 22, 2023
Changes to Contact Details
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Jun 01, 2023
New Pre-assessment Checks
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Mai 08, 2023
Paraguay Joins TMclass
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Mrz 23, 2023
Germany Ratified Agreement on UPC
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Mrz 23, 2023
Guidelines for Examination in 23 Languages
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Feb 16, 2023
Extension of Time Limits – Ukraine
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Feb 16, 2023
New EU Trademark Filing Form
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Jan 26, 2023
New Requirements when Submitting Evidence to EUIPO
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Dez 01, 2022
Extension of Time Limits - Ukraine
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Okt 20, 2022
IP Decision-Drafting Tool Implemented by Bulgarian IP Office
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Okt 06, 2022
Guide on Cybercrimes and Trade Secret Protection in EU & China
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Sep 22, 2022
Extension of Time Limits - Ukraine
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Sep 22, 2022
IP Key China Project to Advance Convergence of Chinese, EU and International IPR Standards
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Aug 11, 2022
First Oral Hearing Before the Grand Board
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Aug 11, 2022
Office Deploys IP Attachés
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Jul 27, 2022
New EU Trademark Filing Form
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Jul 14, 2022
Albania and Haiti Use Harmonised Database of Goods/Services
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Jun 02, 2022
Proposal for EU Regulation on GIs for Craft/Industrial Products
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Apr 21, 2022
Extension of Time Limits for Ukrainian Parties
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Apr 21, 2022
New Examination Guidelines in Force
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Apr 21, 2022
Virtual Assistant to Support Online Filings
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Feb 24, 2022
Consolidated Rules of Procedure for Appeal System Revised
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Jan 27, 2022
Changes Proposed to Public Availability of Rejection Decisions
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Okt 20, 2021
European Network of Authenticities Website Launched
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Okt 20, 2021
Pan-African IP Project Launched
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Sep 09, 2021
Financial Support for SMEs
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Sep 09, 2021
New Tool for Examination of International Design Registration
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Jul 01, 2021
Albanian IP Office Aligned with CP3
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Jul 01, 2021
Uruguayan IP Office Aligned with CP5
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Jun 17, 2021
'Out-Of-Commerce Works' Portal Launched
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Jun 17, 2021
Serbian IP Office Aligned with CP8
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Jun 17, 2021
Uruguayan IP Office Aligned with CP6
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Jun 03, 2021
IP Office Replaces Attachments with Links in Communications
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Jun 03, 2021
Online Form for Designs Improved
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Mai 06, 2021
Collaboration to Support SMEs
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Mai 06, 2021
Financial Support for SMEs
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Mai 06, 2021
Official eRegister Online
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Apr 22, 2021
Common Communication on New Types of Marks
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Apr 08, 2021
Common Practice on Evidence in TM Appeal Proceedings
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Mrz 25, 2021
EU and Chinese Geographical Indications Protectable Now
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Mrz 11, 2021
E-Communication Preferred
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Mrz 11, 2021
New Examination Guidelines in Force
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Mrz 11, 2021
Short Window for Financial Support for SMEs Open
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Feb 11, 2021
First Bulgarian Authenticities Certified in European Cooperation Project
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Feb 11, 2021
Visual Search for TMview Extended to Denmark
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Jan 28, 2021
New E-filing Forms for Trademarks
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Jan 28, 2021
Technical Requirements for Annexes on Data Carriers to Change
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Jan 14, 2021
CP11 and CP12 Common Practices Adopted
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Jan 14, 2021
EU Customs Enforcement Post-Brexit
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Jan 14, 2021
Visual Search for TMview Extended to Germany
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Dez 03, 2020
Action Plan on IP Published by European Commission
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Dez 03, 2020
Launch of New Search Database GIview
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Nov 19, 2020
DESIGNclass Joined by Monaco and San Marino
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Nov 19, 2020
Fax Services to Be Discontinued
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Nov 05, 2020
Guidelines for Examination Available in 23 Official Languages
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Okt 22, 2020
Agreement Protecting EU / Chinese Geographical Indications
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Okt 22, 2020
Common Practice on Use of Trademarks in a Form Differing from the One Registered
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Okt 22, 2020
New Quality Initiative for Absolute Grounds
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Okt 08, 2020
IP Cooperation Plan in Africa by AfrIPI Endorsed
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Okt 08, 2020
Uganda Joined TMclass and DesignClass
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Sep 24, 2020
EORI Number for EU Customs Application Required Now
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Sep 24, 2020
Impact of UK’s Withdrawal from the EU
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Sep 24, 2020
OAPI Enhanced Participation in TMclass / Joining DesignClass
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Sep 24, 2020
Operations as Accessing Office of WIPO DAS Commenced
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Aug 06, 2020
Several Countries Join DesignClass /TMclass
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Aug 01, 2020
First Greek Authenticity Certified in European Cooperation Project
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Jul 09, 2020
Becoming Depositing Office for WIPO DAS
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Jul 09, 2020
New Zealand Joined DesignView
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Jul 09, 2020
Overview of CJ and GC Case-Law
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Jun 25, 2020
Closer Collaboration with Domain Name Registry
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Jun 11, 2020
All Communications with EUIPO Electronically
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Jun 11, 2020
Comments on Convergence Projects CP11 and CP12 Welcomed
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Mai 28, 2020
End of Extension Period
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Apr 30, 2020
Common Communications on Distinctiveness of 3-D Marks / Designs on Internet
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Apr 30, 2020
Countries Join TMview / DesignClass
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Apr 30, 2020
Electronic Register on EUTMs and RCDs Launched
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Apr 30, 2020
New Functionalities of EUIPO Guidelines Extended
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Apr 02, 2020
Countries Join TMview / TMclass / DesignClass
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Mrz 19, 2020
Extension of Time Limits
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Feb 20, 2020
Further Countries Joined TM View
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Feb 20, 2020
New Examination Guidelines in Force
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Feb 06, 2020
Impact of UK’s Withdrawal
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Dez 05, 2019
Increased Collaborations with Europol
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Nov 19, 2019
Latest Additions to TMview, TMclass and DesignClass
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Okt 10, 2019
Latest Additions to TMclass and TMview
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Aug 22, 2019
Chile Joined DesignView
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Aug 22, 2019
Monaco Uses List of Terms from Harmonised Database in TMclass
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Jul 11, 2019
Visual Search Extended to Croatia
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Jun 20, 2019
Draft Common Practice of CP8 Project Published
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Jun 20, 2019
New IP Enforcement Portal by EUIPO Launched
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Jun 20, 2019
Several Countries Joined TMview/DesignView
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Jun 20, 2019
Visual Search for TMview Extended to Czech Republic
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Jan 31, 2019
Brunei Darussalam Joined TMview and DesignView
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Jan 31, 2019
Monaco Joined TMview
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Dez 13, 2018
Mexico to Use the Harmonised Database's List of Terms in TMclass
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Dez 13, 2018
Revised Design Guidelines in Force Now
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Okt 30, 2018
Costa Rica Joined TMview and DesignView
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Okt 30, 2018
Examination Guidelines of RCD Revised
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Okt 11, 2018
Ecuador Joined TMclass
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Sep 06, 2018
Cuba Joins TMclass
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Aug 22, 2018
Several Countries Joined TMclass / DesignView
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Jun 14, 2018
Montenegro Joins Designview
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Mai 22, 2018
Israel Joins TMview
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Mai 22, 2018
Moldova and Peru to Use the Harmonised Database's List of Terms in TMclass
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Mai 22, 2018
Replacement of Delegated and Implementing Regulations in Force
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Mai 08, 2018
Chile Joins TMview
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Apr 26, 2018
Jordan joins TMview and DesignView
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Apr 26, 2018
UK Residents and Entities no Longer Eligible to Register .eu Domains post-Brexit
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Apr 11, 2018
ARIPO Joins TMclass
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Apr 11, 2018
Automatic Translation Service Provided
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Apr 11, 2018
Georgia Joins Quality Standards Tool
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Mrz 15, 2018
Delegated and Implementing Regulations Adopted
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Mrz 15, 2018
EU Commission Draft Withdrawal Agreement
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Mrz 15, 2018
EUIPO’s Bank Account Changed
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Feb 13, 2018
Consultation on “Counterfeit and Piracy Watch-List” Launched
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Feb 13, 2018
Further Document on Withdrawal of UK from the EU
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Feb 13, 2018
India Joined Designview
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Feb 13, 2018
New Back Office Released Soon
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Dez 20, 2017
Common Communication on New Types of Trademarks
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Dez 20, 2017
Notice on Withdrawal of UK from the EU
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Dez 20, 2017
Soon No Applications / Renewals by Fax Accepted
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Dez 05, 2017
IP Enforcement Policy by European Commission Issued
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Dez 05, 2017
Several Countries Joined Designview
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Nov 22, 2017
DesignClass Integrated in EUIPO’s Design E-Filing
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Nov 07, 2017
Moldova Joins TMclass
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Nov 07, 2017
San Marino Joins TMview and DesignView
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Okt 24, 2017
Four Decisions of EUIPO's Executive Director
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Okt 24, 2017
Jordan Joins TMclass
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Okt 05, 2017
Certification Marks Introduced / No Longer Requirements for Graphical Representation
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Okt 05, 2017
Peru Joins Designview
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Sep 20, 2017
Main Principles of EU Position on Brexit Negotiations
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Sep 20, 2017
San Marino Joins TMclass
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Sep 05, 2017
Decision Concerning Communication by Fax
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Sep 05, 2017
Germany Joins DesignView
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Sep 05, 2017
Implementing and Delegated Regulations on Trademark Reform Published
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Jul 25, 2017
Israel Joins TMclass
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Jul 11, 2017
Bosnia and Herzegovina Joins Designview
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Jul 11, 2017
Case-Law Overview 2016 from General Court/ Court of Justice
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Jul 11, 2017
Codified Version of EUTM Regulation Published
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Jul 11, 2017
Colombia Joins TMview
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Jun 14, 2017
EU Trade Mark Implementing and Delegated Regulations
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Jun 14, 2017
New Online Form for International Applications
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Jun 14, 2017
Visual search for EUIPO, INPI and UKIPO Trademarks in TMview
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Mai 17, 2017
India Joined TMview and Philippines Joined Designview
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Mai 17, 2017
New Online Tool eAppeal Introduced
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Mrz 29, 2017
Revised Guidelines Entered into Force
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Jan 25, 2017
DesignClass Phase II Launched
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Jan 25, 2017
Malaysia Joined TMclass and TMview
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Jan 11, 2017
Guidelines for Examination of EU Trade Marks and Registered Community Designs Revised
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Jan 11, 2017
New Assistance Service
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Nov 22, 2016
Colombia Joins DesignView
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Nov 09, 2016
Administration Cooperation Portal Went Live
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Nov 09, 2016
ARIPO Joined Designview
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Nov 09, 2016
Philippines Joined TMclass
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Okt 26, 2016
Brazil joined Designview
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Okt 26, 2016
Reorganisation of the Office
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Okt 12, 2016
International Registrations in TMview Updated
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Okt 12, 2016
New Features of Recordal Forms
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Aug 30, 2016
Deadline for Specifying Class Headings Soon Expired
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Aug 30, 2016
Revised Office Guidelines Published
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Jul 12, 2016
Albania and Georgia Joined TMview and DesignView
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Jul 12, 2016
All EU Laws Fully in Force in United Kingdom
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Jun 28, 2016
Mobile and Tablet Application Launched
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Jun 28, 2016
WIPO Joins Designview
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Jun 14, 2016
Albania and Georgia Joined TMclass
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Mai 18, 2016
Equivalent Terms for Nice Class Headings
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Mai 18, 2016
Information on Declarations under Article 28(8)
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Mai 02, 2016
Peru and Colombia Joined TMclass
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Apr 20, 2016
Brunei and Cambodia Joined TMclass
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Apr 20, 2016
Start Date for Opposition Against IR Designating EU Changed
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Apr 05, 2016
Change of Office Name and Fees
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Feb 17, 2016
Framework for Declarations under Art. 28(8) EUTMR
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Feb 02, 2016
Brazil Joins TMclass
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Feb 02, 2016
Renewal Fees Reimbursed
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Jan 20, 2016
ARIPO and Bosnia and Herzegovina Join TMview
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Jan 20, 2016
Major Changes at OHIM in Force Soon
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Dez 08, 2015
Finland Joins DesignView
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Dez 08, 2015
Japan Joins TMview
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Nov 11, 2015
Poland and Serbia Join Designview
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Nov 11, 2015
Switzerland Joins TMview
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Okt 28, 2015
Macedonia Joins Designview
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Okt 28, 2015
Notice on Practice of Distinctiveness - Figurative Marks
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Sep 29, 2015
ASEAN Designview Officially Launched
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Sep 29, 2015
Canada Joins TMview and Designview
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Sep 29, 2015
China and the USA Join Designview
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Sep 15, 2015
UK Joins Designview
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Sep 02, 2015
Macedonia Joins TMview
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Sep 02, 2015
Updated Guidelines Enter into Force
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Jul 28, 2015
New Guidelines for Examination CTMs and Registered Community Designs
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Jul 28, 2015
Payment Platform in 23 EU Languages Available
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Jul 28, 2015
Report on Protection and Enforcement in Key Third Countries.
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Jul 14, 2015
Serbia Joined TMview
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Jun 30, 2015
Poland and Latvia Implement Back Office
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Jun 16, 2015
Agreement Concerning Trademark Reform Reached
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Jun 16, 2015
Tunisia Joined TMclass
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Mai 27, 2015
Iceland Joined DesignView
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Mai 27, 2015
Italy Implements Similarity Tool
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Mai 27, 2015
Several Balkan Countries Joined TMclass
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Apr 15, 2015
Sweden Implemented Similarity Tool
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Mrz 31, 2015
The Philippines Joined TMview
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Mrz 18, 2015
Hungary Joined DesignView
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Feb 25, 2015
Harmonised Database with Nice 10.15 Updated
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Feb 25, 2015
Russia Joined DesignView
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Feb 25, 2015
Updated Guidelines Enter into Force
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Jan 28, 2015
OAPI Joined TMclass
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Jan 13, 2015
Several Countries Joined DesignView
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Dez 09, 2014
Iceland Joined TMview
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Dez 09, 2014
Montenegro Joins TMclass
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Nov 25, 2014
Cyprus Joined DesignView
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Nov 11, 2014
Fast Track Procedure Soon Available
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Nov 11, 2014
Payment of Applications in Advance
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Okt 28, 2014
Iceland and Montenegro Joined TMclass
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Okt 28, 2014
Tunisia Joined TMview
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Okt 14, 2014
Finland Joined TMclass
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Okt 14, 2014
Practice of Relative Grounds of Refusal/Likelihood of Confusion
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Sep 16, 2014
ASEAN TMview Launched
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Sep 16, 2014
Change in Examination of International Registrations Designated in EU
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Sep 02, 2014
Canada and Norway Joined TMclass
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Jun 24, 2014
New Office Guidelines
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Jun 24, 2014
TMview Now Available in Arabic
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Jun 10, 2014
Denmark and Romania Joined TMClass
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Jun 10, 2014
Italy Joined DesignView
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Mai 16, 2014
New Common Practice on Black & White Marks
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Apr 01, 2014
China Joined TMView
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Apr 01, 2014
Romania Joined DesignView
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Mrz 18, 2014
Communication on Acceptability of Classification Terms
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Mrz 04, 2014
South Korea Joined TMView
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Jan 21, 2014
Russia and U.S. Joined TMView
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Nov 18, 2013
Developments on TMview and TMclass
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Nov 15, 2013
Practice Manual on Classification Amended
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Okt 15, 2013
Update on Guidelines of TM and Design Practice
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Okt 11, 2013
Spain Implements Similarity
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Okt 01, 2013
France Joins Seniority
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Sep 17, 2013
Timetable of Public Holidays 2014
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Sep 17, 2013
Turkey Joins TMview
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Jul 16, 2013
Croatia, Cyprus, Mexico, and Norway Join TMview
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Jun 14, 2013
Croatia Integrated into Harmonisation Project
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Jun 04, 2013
Class Headings Breakthrough Announced
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Mai 21, 2013
KIPO Joins TMclass
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Mai 17, 2013
Malta Joins Seniority
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Mai 17, 2013
Manual of Trade Mark Practice Amended
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Apr 15, 2013
CTM Reform Proposals Available
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Apr 15, 2013
Euroclass Becomes TMClass
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Jan 18, 2013
Finland Goes Live with TM E-Filing
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Jan 18, 2013
Ireland and Poland Joined TMview
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Jan 18, 2013
Manual on Trademark Practice for Collective Marks Changed
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Nov 19, 2012
Austria and Germany Joined TMView
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Nov 01, 2012
Extension of Time Limit
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Nov 01, 2012
Malta Joined TMview
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Jul 17, 2012
Change in Practice on Use of Class Headings
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Jul 17, 2012
Hungary joins TMview
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Mai 15, 2012
Trade Mark Practice Changed
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Apr 17, 2012
New Practice of Opposition Proceedings
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Mrz 06, 2012
Further Countries Joined TM View
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Feb 07, 2012
Classification Manual Incorporated
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Jan 23, 2012
Croatia to Join the EU
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Dez 01, 2011
Adoption of 10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Nov 08, 2011
Mediation Service Available
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Okt 01, 2011
Mediation Service on the Way
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Jun 07, 2011
Electronic Certified Copies not Always Accepted
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Mai 10, 2011
Provision of Certified Copies
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Mai 03, 2011
France Joined TM View
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Mrz 15, 2011
Forms for Legal Entities Changed
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Mrz 14, 2011
New "eSearch plus" Service Launched
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Mrz 01, 2011
Online Filing of Oppositions
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Jan 01, 2011
Ireland and Malta Adopt Harmonised Goods & Services List
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Nov 01, 2010
Manual of Trademark Practise Amended
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Nov 01, 2010
New Feature in E-Filing
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Okt 04, 2010
New Forms
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Sep 15, 2010
Changes in Practise Introduced
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Aug 09, 2010
Free Database for Spanish Trademarks Now Available
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Jul 12, 2010
New Deadline for Correcting Translations
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Mai 05, 2010
Free Internet Searchable Database Launched
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Mai 05, 2010
Future Revision of the Trademark System
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Nov 23, 2009
CTM Bulletin Goes Daily
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Fiji
Jan 27, 2022
New Trade Marks Act Published
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Finland
Nov 18, 2021
Companies that Failed Filing Financial Statements Are Removed from Trade Register
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Nov 18, 2021
Customer Service Reopened
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Mrz 19, 2020
Official Fee Changes
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Jun 20, 2019
New Trademarks Act in Force
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Okt 30, 2018
Draft Trademarks Act Bill
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Sep 06, 2018
The New Trade Secrets Act in Force
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Mai 22, 2018
New Finnish Trademarks Act Proposed
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Feb 13, 2018
Official Fees on Notification Search Increased
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Feb 13, 2018
Patent and Registration Office Moved
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Mai 31, 2017
Official Fees Increased
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Jan 20, 2016
Pricing Structure and Official Trademark Fees Changed
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Mai 27, 2015
Fast-Track Processing for Trade Register Notifications
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Jan 21, 2014
Name of Trademark Office Changed
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Dez 17, 2013
Trade Register Act Soon Amended
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Jun 14, 2013
E-filing Now Possible
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Mai 02, 2013
Cash Payments No Longer Allowed
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Nov 01, 2012
Use of Class Headings
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Jan 01, 2011
Trademark Act Amended
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Jul 01, 2010
Commercial Service Fees Increased
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Jul 01, 2010
Trademark Classification Practise Changed
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France
Dez 15, 2022
E-Portal for Trademark Procedures at INPI
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Feb 11, 2021
Ratification to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GI
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Nov 05, 2020
IP Office to Commence Operations as Depositing Office of WIPO DAS Soon
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Mrz 05, 2020
Changes to Trademark Law
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Sep 20, 2018
Law on the Protection of Trade Secrets Adopted
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Nov 07, 2017
Filing of Trademark / Design Applications Electronically Only
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Jun 14, 2016
Submission of Trademark Opposition via E-Service Required
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Mai 02, 2016
Scope of IR Protection on French Overseas Territories
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Jul 14, 2015
Official Fees Increased/New Rules on Deadlines
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Mrz 31, 2015
Official Fees Increased Soon
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Jul 08, 2014
Practice Change to French Polynesia
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Jul 04, 2014
Regional INPI Offices No Longer Entitled to Receive Filings
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Feb 04, 2014
Change of Opposition Procedure Awaited
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Sep 17, 2013
Local Trademark Regulation in French Polynesia
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Sep 17, 2013
Ongoing Reform in New Caledonia
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Nov 19, 2012
Change of Address of Patent Office
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Gaza
Jan 12, 2023
11th Edition of Nice Classification / 10th Edition of Locarno Classification
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Dez 03, 2013
Revision of Formalities
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Okt 01, 2011
Simply Signed PoA Accepted
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Mrz 24, 2011
New Practice for TM Filings
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Feb 01, 2011
Requirements for TM Filing Changed
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Nov 01, 2010
Power of Attorney Needed
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Georgia
Apr 03, 2024
New Law on Trademarks in Force
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Apr 22, 2021
Further Steps towards Common EU Practices
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Aug 06, 2020
Harmonised Database of Goods and Services Adopted
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Jun 11, 2020
Several Practice Papers Published
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Apr 30, 2020
Practice Paper on Graphic Representation of Designs Published
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Feb 28, 2019
New Participant of Madrid Goods and Services Manager
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Nov 30, 2018
Madrid E-Filing Available Now
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Feb 13, 2018
Trademark Law Amended
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Feb 25, 2015
New Bank Details of Sakpatenti
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Feb 18, 2014
E-Filing Possible
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Sep 03, 2013
GIs Published for Opposition
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Mrz 01, 2011
Translation of Nice Classification (9th)
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Feb 01, 2011
Address of Trademark Office Changed
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Germany
Sep 14, 2023
Revised Guidelines for Opposition Proceedings in Force
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Jun 02, 2022
Agreement between CH and DE on Reciprocal Protection for Patents, Designs and Trademarks Terminated
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Jun 03, 2021
New e-Functions to Prepare Lists of Goods and Services
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Mai 14, 2020
Administrative Invalidity and Revocation Proceedings Possible Now
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Mrz 05, 2020
Requirements of Readable Types of Data Carriers
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Okt 10, 2019
Notification on Recording of a License in the International Register
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Jun 20, 2019
New Trade Secrets Act in Force
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Jun 06, 2019
Guidelines on Trademark Examination and Register Keeping Published
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Jan 31, 2019
German Trademark Law Changed
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Sep 20, 2018
Guideline on Trademark Applications/Keeping Registering Revised
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Jun 14, 2018
Draft Act on Implementation of Trade Secrets Directive
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Jan 30, 2018
New E-Service DPMAdirektPro Introduced
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Jan 30, 2018
Notice on Informational Letters Before Trademark Duration Ends
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Dez 20, 2017
Notice on Extensions of Time Limits in Opposition Proceedings
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Mrz 14, 2017
Draft of New Trademark Act
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Sep 13, 2016
Guidelines of Design Registration Implemented by DPMA
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Jul 12, 2016
Amendments to Trademark Regulation in Force
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Feb 25, 2015
Electronic Case File for Trademarks Soon Available
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Feb 04, 2014
German Designs Act Revised
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Jan 21, 2014
Electronic File Inspection Launched
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Dez 17, 2013
Design Law Soon Amended
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Dez 03, 2013
Online Registration without Signature
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Sep 03, 2013
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Dez 04, 2012
Expiration of Time Limits during Festive Season
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Nov 19, 2012
DPMA Web Pages Unavailable Coming Weekend
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Sep 02, 2012
New Opening Hours in the Munich Office
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Sep 02, 2012
Official Warning
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Dez 01, 2011
Adoption of 10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Dez 01, 2010
Change in Practise Announced
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Mrz 15, 2010
Filing of Design Applications Electronically
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Okt 15, 2009
Postal Address of Trademark Office Changed
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Ghana
Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs
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Mai 28, 2020
Increase of Official Fees Postponed
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Mai 13, 2015
Official Fees Increased
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Jan 13, 2015
Trademark Law Amended
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Greece
Jan 12, 2024
Geneva Act (1999) Ratified
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Nov 09, 2023
New Administrative Requirements for Trademark Renewal Drafted
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Mai 06, 2021
Back-office System Enhanced
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Dez 03, 2020
IP Office Provides Design e-Filing Now
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Okt 22, 2020
Back Office System Enhanced
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Aug 06, 2020
New Trademark Law Implemented
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Aug 01, 2020
First Greek Authenticity Certified in European Cooperation Project
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Jun 11, 2020
Digitisation of Paper Books at IP Office
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Mrz 15, 2018
Compulsory Mediation Procedure in IP Infringements Soon
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Jan 30, 2018
Mediation in Trademark Disputes Soon to be Obligatory
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Mrz 18, 2015
Change of Practice of PoA
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Nov 11, 2014
E-Filing now Possible
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Okt 16, 2012
New Trademark Law in Force/Official Fees Reduced
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Mai 02, 2012
New Trademark Law
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Jul 01, 2010
Updates on Annulments/Revocations Available
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Guatemala
Okt 05, 2017
Apostille Convention in Force
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Jun 28, 2017
Accession to Trademark Law Treaty and Regulations
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Feb 22, 2017
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention
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Nov 18, 2013
Online Pre-Filing Available
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Dez 01, 2011
Legal Notices Electronically
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Mai 09, 2010
Renewal of Slogans
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Dez 14, 2009
Adoption of the 9th Edition of the Nice Classivication
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Honduras
Apr 30, 2020
Online Filing System Introduced
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Hong Kong
Aug 25, 2023
Trade Marks Registry Work Manual Chapters Updated
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Jul 23, 2020
Preparation for Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Mrz 31, 2015
Official Fees Increased
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Apr 10, 2010
Issuing of Notices of Deficiency
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Hungary
Feb 16, 2023
Trademark Act Amended
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Jul 01, 2021
Ratification of Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Feb 14, 2019
Important Amendments to Trademark Law
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Feb 14, 2019
Official Fee Increase and New Fee Structure
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Okt 11, 2018
New Trade Secret Act in Force
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Sep 29, 2015
Trademark E-Filing Implemented
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Jun 14, 2013
Amendments to Trademark Act
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Apr 27, 2011
Electronic TM Filing Improved
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Iceland
Jul 01, 2023
IPO Relocated and New Regulation on Fees for IPOs Services
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Feb 03, 2023
Minor Changes to the TM Regulation
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Nov 05, 2020
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing
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Sep 24, 2020
Trademark Act Amended
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Apr 02, 2020
Official IP Fees Changed Soon
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Aug 22, 2019
Patent Office's Name Changed
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Mrz 29, 2017
Change of Practice for Applicants Outside Paris Convention/WTO
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Feb 22, 2017
Official Fees Increased
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Okt 28, 2014
Official Fees Increased
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Sep 27, 2012
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Jun 25, 2012
Trademarks Act Changed
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Feb 01, 2011
Official Fees Changed
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India
Sep 14, 2023
Limited Functionality of E-Register and TM Public Search
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Mai 01, 2023
Restoration of Abandoned Applications & Oppositions
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Jan 12, 2023
Open Conference to Discuss Complaints / Suggestions on IPR Issues
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Apr 21, 2022
Trademark Office Accepts Oppositions until End of May 2022
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Apr 22, 2021
IP Appellate Board Abolished
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Mrz 25, 2021
IP Appellate Board Endangered
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Feb 11, 2021
Designs (Amendment) Rules 2021 Issued
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Jun 06, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger of Request of Intl. Registration
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Mrz 15, 2018
Extracts of Register of Copyrights via Email
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Jun 28, 2017
Guidelines for Filing Well-Known TM Applications
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Mrz 14, 2017
New Trade Mark Rules Introduced
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Feb 22, 2017
Pending Applications for Clarification Released
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Sep 13, 2016
Automated Issuance of Trademark Registration Certificates
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Jul 25, 2016
Final Opportunity Before Abandoning TM Applications
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Apr 20, 2016
Deadline for Submitting Evidence on Erroneous Abandonment of Trademarks
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Dez 08, 2015
Draft on Trade Mark (Amendment) Rules Issued
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Sep 15, 2015
Clarification on Designs Act/Public Notice for Agents
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Apr 15, 2015
E-Filing of Design Applications Accepted
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Mrz 18, 2015
New Interface to Access IPO’s Information
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Jan 13, 2015
Indian Design Act Amended
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Sep 02, 2014
Official Fees Increased
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Mrz 04, 2014
Opposition Period Changed
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Feb 18, 2014
E-Filing System Enhanced
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Dez 17, 2013
Classification Goods and Services Published
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Jul 01, 2013
Licence Recordal of IR
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Apr 15, 2013
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Dez 04, 2012
Notification on Disposal of Opposition/Rectification
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Sep 02, 2012
Suggestions for Classifications of Goods & Services
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Mai 29, 2012
First Compulsory License
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Feb 21, 2012
List of INNs Published
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Jan 23, 2012
Info Required on TM Applications
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Nov 08, 2011
E-Filing Soon Available
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Mai 06, 2011
Reconstitution of Misplaced Files
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Feb 01, 2011
Major Changes to Official Fees and TM Searches
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Nov 01, 2010
Filing of a Petition against Removed TMs Possible
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Okt 04, 2010
Clarification Notice Issued
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Okt 04, 2010
Trademark Journal Now Published Every Monday
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Jul 06, 2010
Details on Pending Application and Registered TM Available
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Jul 01, 2010
9th Edition of the Nice Classification Adopted
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Indonesia
Okt 10, 2023
Key Changes in IP Filing System
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Sep 05, 2019
New Online Filing System Implemented
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Okt 05, 2017
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Jan 25, 2017
New Trademark Law in Force
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Nov 22, 2016
Official Fees Changed
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Nov 09, 2016
Draft of New Trademark Law
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Apr 05, 2016
Recordal Regulation of IP Licences Implemented
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Nov 25, 2015
E-Filing for Renewal of Trademarks Possible Now
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Jul 28, 2015
New Online Integrated Information Platform
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Jul 04, 2014
Official Fees Increased
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Jun 24, 2014
Trademark Law Soon Amended
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Aug 07, 2012
IIPO Closed
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Jul 30, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Aug 18, 2009
Official Fees for Trademark Matters Revised
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Iran
Mrz 25, 2021
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing
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Mai 08, 2018
Accession to Locarno Classification
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Feb 01, 2017
Trademark Requirements Revised
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Nov 18, 2013
E-Filing System Completed
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Okt 01, 2013
Trademark Office Moved
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Apr 02, 2013
Additional Formalities to Trademark Applications Required
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Feb 18, 2013
New Payment Regime for Foreigners
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Dez 04, 2012
Trademark Electronic Application System Launched
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Feb 23, 2011
New Trademark Filing Requirement
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Iraq
Jan 26, 2023
New Procedure for Trademark Applications on Arabic Transliteration
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Jun 03, 2021
No Longer Extension of Trademark Registrations to Kurdistan
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Mai 08, 2018
Transliteration Requirement for Latin Script Marks Rescinded
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Feb 13, 2018
Penalty for Late Payment of Publication Fees
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Feb 13, 2018
Requirement to Re-Filing Certain Trademark Applications
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Dez 05, 2017
Change of Trademark Publication Procedure
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Nov 07, 2017
New Stipulations to Come into Force
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Jan 11, 2017
Kurdistan Trademark Office to Resume Normal Function
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Jul 25, 2016
Official Fees of PoA/Legalized Document Increased
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Mai 18, 2016
Formalities for Class 5 Applications Revised
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Mai 02, 2016
Abandoned Applications Due to Incomplete Documentation
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Mrz 16, 2016
Practice Change on Search Requirements and More
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Jun 30, 2015
New Directives on Submission of PoA
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Jun 16, 2015
Legal Extension to Kurdistan Abolished
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Okt 14, 2014
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Jul 04, 2014
Revision of TM Files Ongoing
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Apr 01, 2014
Change of Practice of PoA
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Jul 16, 2013
Official Trademark Fees in Kurdistan
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Mai 02, 2013
Legal Protection of TMs in Kurdistan
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Jan 18, 2013
New Power of Attorney Regulations
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Mrz 27, 2012
No Applications on Thursdays
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Nov 08, 2011
List of Missing Trademark Files
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Okt 01, 2011
TM Applications Soon Possible in Kurdistan
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Jun 10, 2011
Official Fees Decreased
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Jan 01, 2011
New Regulations to Expedite TM Examination
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Okt 04, 2010
Second List of Missing Trademark Files Released
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Aug 12, 2010
First List of Missing Trademark Files Released
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Ireland
Mrz 19, 2020
Name of Patents Office Changed
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Jan 31, 2019
Trademark Law Amended
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Mrz 29, 2018
Irish Domain Rules Changed
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Sep 28, 2016
Expansion of Online Payments Facility
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Jan 20, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Jan 20, 2016
E-filing for Designs Implemented
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Jun 10, 2014
E-Filing Now Available
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Feb 21, 2012
Official Fees Amended
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Dez 01, 2011
Change of Practice in Honest Concurrent Use
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Apr 28, 2011
Change of Office Practice in Opposition Proceedings
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Okt 01, 2010
New Trademark Rules
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Mai 09, 2010
New Guidelines for Extension of Time
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Israel
Sep 09, 2021
The Government Accedes to Nice Agreement
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Jun 11, 2020
Exchange of Priority Documents of Design Applications
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Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs
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Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs
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Feb 01, 2017
Official Fees Slightly Reduced
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Mai 31, 2016
Official Fees Slightly Reduced
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Sep 02, 2015
Design Law Amended Soon
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Apr 15, 2015
Official Fees Slightly Reduced
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Mai 02, 2012
Pharmaceutical Labeling Requirements
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Apr 17, 2012
Patent Authority Begins Examining PCT Applications
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Jun 12, 2011
3D Shape Applications Accepted
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Mai 02, 2011
No Disclaimer Required
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Feb 01, 2011
Official Fees Amended
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Dez 01, 2010
Changes due to Implementation of Madrid Protocol
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Jun 02, 2010
Accession to the Madrid Protocol
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Italy
Jan 12, 2024
Geneva Act (1999) Ratified
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Aug 23, 2023
Industrial Property Act Amended
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Dez 15, 2022
New Administrative Procedure for TM Invalidity and Revocation Soon
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Jun 11, 2020
Register of Historical Trademarks of National Interest
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Feb 14, 2019
Fast Track Filing Procedure Soon
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Feb 14, 2019
Set to Implement EU Trademark Reform Package
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Sep 06, 2018
Trade Secrets Directive in Force
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Feb 13, 2018
New Forms for Filings of IP Rights
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Jun 30, 2015
IR Designating Italy Do Not Automatically Cover San Marino
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Jun 30, 2015
New Online Filing System Mandatory
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Jul 30, 2012
Grants for Registering CTM and IR
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Jul 01, 2011
Examination Backlog Cleared
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Mai 05, 2011
Opposition Possible Now
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Apr 14, 2011
Opposition Procedure Operational Soon
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Aug 01, 2010
Accession to the Singapore Treaty
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Jamaica
Sep 04, 2023
Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules to Enter into Force
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Jan 27, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Hague System
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Mrz 19, 2020
Modern Patents and Design Act Soon
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Apr 15, 2015
New Practice Direction on Class Headings
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Mrz 06, 2012
Official Fees Increased
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Japan
Mrz 23, 2023
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Jul 14, 2022
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Feb 24, 2022
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Jan 27, 2022
Operating Procedures for Foreign Users' Signatures Revised
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Dez 02, 2021
Streamlining Hague System Procedures when Designating Japan
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Feb 25, 2021
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Dez 03, 2020
First Design of Graphic Image Registered
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Dez 03, 2020
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Mrz 05, 2020
Changes to Design Act in Force Soon
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Feb 06, 2020
Accession to WIPO's Digital Access Service
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Jun 28, 2018
Examples of Explanations of Trademark Use Published
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Jun 28, 2018
Revision of Examination Guidelines on Exceptions to Lack of Novelty of Design
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Mai 22, 2018
Revisions to Trademark Examination Manual Expected
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Apr 11, 2018
Guidebook on Regional Collective Trademarks
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Apr 11, 2018
Method of Counting Similar Groupings Changed
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Okt 26, 2016
Trademark Examination Guidelines in English Now Available
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Jul 25, 2016
Preemptive Trademarks Are Not Abandoned
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Mai 02, 2016
Search-Related Data on Design Registration Application
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Mai 02, 2016
Trademark Examination Guidelines Revised
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Apr 05, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Apr 05, 2016
Official Fees Reduced
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Mrz 16, 2016
Japanese Translation of Nice Classification
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Mrz 16, 2016
Revised Examination Guidelines for Designs
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Feb 17, 2016
Examination Guidelines Announced
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Feb 02, 2016
Official Fees Soon Reduced
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Mai 27, 2015
International Design Registration System Now Available
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Apr 15, 2015
Examination Guidelines Revised
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Apr 15, 2015
Nice Classification in Japanese Released
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Mrz 18, 2015
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement
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Mrz 18, 2015
Examination Guidelines Announced
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Mrz 18, 2015
Non-Traditional Trademarks Soon Registerable
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Sep 16, 2014
Non-Traditional Trademarks Soon Registrable
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Sep 02, 2014
More Entities Entitled to Register Regional Collective Trademarks
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Jul 22, 2014
Accession to Locarno Classification
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Apr 17, 2012
Revision of the Trademark Practice
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Mrz 18, 2011
Bail–out Measures
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Jul 20, 2009
3D-Shapes Only Non-Traditional Trademarks Registrable Under Japanese Trademark Act
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Jordan
Jul 11, 2019
Practice Paper on Examination of Figurative Trademarks Published
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Mai 31, 2017
Arabic Language on Signboards Required
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Apr 16, 2014
New Regulations to Trademark Assignment
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Mai 02, 2013
Renewals Back to Normal
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Mrz 12, 2013
Renewal Stopped for a Month
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Mai 02, 2012
Class Headings No Longer Acceptable
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Mai 16, 2010
Official Trademark Fees Reduced
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Dez 07, 2009
Substantial Increase in Official Fees
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Kazakhstan
Aug 03, 2023
Official Fees Amended
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Okt 20, 2022
Official Fees Amended
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Jul 27, 2022
IP Laws Amended and TM Opposition Period Introduced
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Mai 19, 2022
Official Language Requirements Amended
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Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Okt 20, 2021
Labelling of Medicines and Footwear Becomes Mandatory
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Mai 17, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force
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Feb 25, 2021
Official Fees on Renewals Changed
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Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs
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Nov 05, 2020
Labeling of Tobacco Products Mandatory
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Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed
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Nov 30, 2018
Pending Trademark Applications Online Now
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Sep 06, 2018
IP Legislation Amended
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Nov 09, 2016
Amendments to IP Laws Drafted
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Sep 02, 2015
Accession to WTO
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Jun 30, 2015
Official Fees Increased
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Jun 30, 2015
Patent and Trademark Office Moved
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Mai 13, 2015
IP Law Amended
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Mai 29, 2012
Ratification of Singapore Treaty
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Mai 29, 2012
Trademark Law Adopted
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Okt 04, 2010
Accession to the Madrid Protocol
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Kenya
Sep 22, 2022
Deadline for Commencement of Recordation of IP Rights Extended
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Jun 25, 2020
Expired Marks May be Recovered
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Mrz 21, 2019
Industrial Property Institute Moved
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Jun 28, 2018
Important Amendments to IP Law Proposed
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Jul 12, 2016
Registered Trademarks May Block Company Registrations
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Apr 01, 2014
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Okt 25, 2011
IP Journal Available Electronically Now
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Kiribati
Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Paris Convention
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Kosovo
Okt 02, 2023
New Administrative Instruction on TM Registration
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Aug 11, 2022
New Trademark Law Entered into Force
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Jun 14, 2018
New Law on Customs Measures Entered into Force
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Mrz 29, 2018
Online Database Launched
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Okt 12, 2016
Administrative Instructions on Patent and TM Registration in Force
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Sep 13, 2016
Administrative Instructions Changed
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Jun 28, 2016
Original or Notarized PoA Required
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Jun 10, 2014
Trademark Law Soon Amended
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Sep 03, 2013
New GI Law in Force
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Mrz 06, 2012
National TM Applications Published for Opposition
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Feb 07, 2012
Accelerated Examination of TM Applications
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Sep 01, 2011
New Trademark Law
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Apr 27, 2011
Second IP Gazette Launched
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Feb 01, 2011
First IP Gazette Launched
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Sep 15, 2010
New Trademark Law Approved
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Kuwait
Jul 07, 2023
Official Searches Available
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Mrz 31, 2022
New Requirements for Trade Name Registration
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Okt 30, 2018
Online Trademark Renewal Filing Now
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Apr 11, 2018
Documentation Requirements for E-Filing System
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Dez 20, 2017
E-Filing Introduced
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Nov 22, 2017
Separate Certificates for Renewal and Recordal
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Okt 26, 2016
10th Edition of Nice Classification Soon Expected
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Mai 02, 2016
Original Registration Certificate for Renewal Now Required
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Feb 02, 2016
Amendments to Refusal and Opposition
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Jan 20, 2016
Official Fees Increased
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Nov 25, 2015
Official Fees Soon Increased
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Jan 28, 2015
Claiming Priority Possible Now
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Okt 14, 2014
Accession to the Paris Convention
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Jun 24, 2014
Registration Certificates of Designs Now Available
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Mrz 04, 2014
Relocation of TM and Patents Department
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Mai 02, 2013
Publication of Design Applications
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Jun 01, 2011
Deadline to Complete Trademark Applications
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Kyrgyzstan
Mai 01, 2023
Patent Legislation Amended
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Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Mai 20, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force
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Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs
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Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed
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Jul 25, 2017
E-Filing Now Possible
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Nov 09, 2016
Official Fees Amended
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Sep 28, 2016
No Registrations of Trade Names Anymore
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Jun 16, 2015
Kyrgyzstan Joins Eurasian Economic Union
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Mai 16, 2014
Trademark Law Amended
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Mrz 18, 2014
Trademark Law Changed
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Laos
Okt 15, 2023
New Regulation on Formalities
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Dez 03, 2020
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs
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Aug 22, 2019
New Trademark Law
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Apr 05, 2016
Multi-Class Application Now Possible
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Mrz 17, 2016
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Latvia
Jan 14, 2021
Fast Track for Trademarks
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Apr 30, 2020
E-filing and Back Office System Enhanced
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Apr 02, 2020
Trademark Law Changed
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Feb 17, 2016
Changes in Applicable Laws and Fees
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Dez 08, 2015
Changes on Law on IP Institutions and Procedures in Effect Soon
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Sep 15, 2015
Law on IP Institutions and Procedures Amended
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Jul 14, 2015
Range of E-services Expanded
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Okt 14, 2014
E-Filing Now Available
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Dez 03, 2013
Adoption of Euro
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Feb 01, 2011
Official Fees for Filing an Action Increased
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Dez 10, 2010
Trademark Law Amended
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Lebanon
Feb 29, 2024
New Trademark Regulations Implemented
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Dez 01, 2022
IP Office Resumes Operations
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Jun 30, 2022
Official Arabic Translation of TM Application in Certain Cases Required
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Sep 10, 2020
IP Office Current Operations
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Aug 22, 2018
Procedures for Recordal of Assignments and Mergers Revised
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Apr 15, 2015
Legalisation of PoA Needed
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Mrz 12, 2013
New Trademark Filing System
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Sep 27, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Lesotho
Mai 17, 2017
Requirement for Declaration of Intention to Use When Designating Lesotho
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Libya
Feb 25, 2024
Cancellation of Non-renewed Trademarks
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Mai 29, 2023
TMO Resumes Normal Operations
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Dez 01, 2022
Trademark Office Opens for Limited Operations
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Okt 08, 2020
First Official Gazette in 2020 Opens Opposition Term
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Apr 12, 2017
Trademark Registration Certificates Issued
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Dez 08, 2015
Last Deadline to Renew Lapsed Trademarks
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Nov 11, 2015
Trademark Registration Certificates Issued
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Jan 13, 2015
Trademark Office Resumes its Activities
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Sep 16, 2014
Trade Marks Office Closed
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Jun 04, 2013
First Trademark Journal after Revolution Issued
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Mai 02, 2013
Trademark Office Accepts TM Applications Now
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Apr 02, 2013
Practice of Trademark Office
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Feb 18, 2013
Issuances of Registration Certificates
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Okt 16, 2012
Certificates of Registration
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Dez 01, 2011
Country Name Changed
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Nov 08, 2011
Trademark Office Resumes its Activities
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Mrz 18, 2011
Trademark Office Not Functioning
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Jul 02, 2010
First Trademark Registration Certificate Issued
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Dez 07, 2009
Classification of Products and Services Amended
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Liechtenstein
Mrz 23, 2023
Administrative Procedures in Trademark Protection Introduced
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Mai 27, 2015
Online Design Register Now Available
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Dez 17, 2009
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Lithuania
Jun 03, 2021
IP Office Identifies Duplicate User Records
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Mai 06, 2021
Further Improvements to Back-office System
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Mrz 25, 2021
Back Office System Upgraded
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Feb 25, 2021
New Online Services
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Feb 14, 2019
Madrid E-Filing Service Installed
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Jan 31, 2019
New Regulations for TM Registration in Force
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Feb 17, 2016
IP Gazette Twice a Month Now
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Okt 28, 2014
New Trademarks and Designs E-Filing System
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Mrz 12, 2013
Trademark Law Amended
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Feb 18, 2013
Singapore Treaty Ratified
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Nov 19, 2012
Accession to Singapore Treaty and Amendments to Trade Mark Law
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Macau
Feb 11, 2021
Name of IP Office Changed
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Madagascar
Nov 30, 2018
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Okt 01, 2013
Fine for Late Renewal Increased
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Jul 01, 2013
Official Fees Inccreased
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Malaysia
Okt 21, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Sep 05, 2019
New Trademarks Act 2019 Soon
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Sep 05, 2019
Time to Response Extended
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Apr 04, 2019
New Version of IP Online Search Tool Launched
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Jul 31, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Feb 21, 2012
Industrial Design Regulation Updated
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Aug 01, 2011
Notices on Extension of Time
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Feb 21, 2011
Trademark Regulations Changed
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Malta
Aug 07, 2019
New Malta Trademark Act
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Mai 17, 2013
Becomes Member to Implement Seniority Project
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Mauritius
Feb 16, 2023
Accession to the Madrid System and the Hague System
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Jun 02, 2022
New Industrial Property Act in Force
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Okt 08, 2020
Accession to Lusaka Agreement
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Okt 21, 2019
Industrial Property Act 2019 Published
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Feb 01, 2017
Draft Industrial Property Bill
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Feb 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Apr 05, 2011
Opposition Period and Official Fees Changed
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Mexico
Nov 05, 2020
New Federal Law for Industrial Property in Force Now
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Sep 24, 2020
Operations as Depositing & Accessing Office of WIPO DAS to Commence Soon
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Sep 10, 2020
New Federal Law for Industrial Property
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Apr 30, 2020
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs
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Okt 21, 2019
New Electronic Services Portal
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Feb 14, 2019
First Non-traditional Trademarks Granted
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Okt 11, 2018
Declaration of Use for International Registrations Designating Mexico Required
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Aug 22, 2018
Requirement for Declaration of Use Now
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Jun 14, 2018
Amendments to IP Law into Force Soon
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Mai 08, 2018
Regulation on Patents, Utility Models and Designs Amended
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Apr 26, 2018
IP Law Reform Package Approved
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Okt 12, 2016
Opposition Procedure Against IR in Force
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Aug 30, 2016
Opposition System Now Available
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Jun 14, 2016
Trademark Opposition System Soon Available
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Mai 18, 2016
Draft Amendments to TM Opposition Approved
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Feb 17, 2016
Official Fees Increased
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Feb 02, 2016
Status Quo Regarding Opposition System
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Nov 19, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Mai 15, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Mai 14, 2012
IP Regulation Modified
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Jul 01, 2011
Change of Requirements for Claiming Priority
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Okt 11, 2010
Fees and Services Amended
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Sep 01, 2010
No Power of Attorney Needed
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Nov 17, 2009
New Online Services of Industrial Property Institute
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Moldova
Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Feb 11, 2021
Common Practice on Likelihood of Confusion / Relative Grounds of Refusal
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Apr 02, 2020
Madrid e-Filing Service Available Now
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Sep 02, 2015
Several IP Legislative Acts Amended
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Sep 16, 2014
Use of National Symbols
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Jun 10, 2014
New Service of E-Filing
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Okt 03, 2010
IP Service List Updated
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Monaco
Dez 01, 2022
IP Office Participates in WIPO Digital Access Service
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Okt 20, 2021
Common Practice on Absolute Grounds for Refusal (CP3)
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Mongolia
Okt 15, 2023
Madrid e-Filing Now Live
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Dez 16, 2021
Trademark and Geographical Indications Law Amended
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Sep 09, 2021
Official Fee Increased
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Feb 02, 2016
Designation of International Designs
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Nov 25, 2014
Regulation of Well-known Trademarks
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Jan 01, 2011
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Montenegro
Mai 01, 2023
Accession to Singapore Treaty on Trademarks
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Mrz 23, 2023
Trademark Law Amended
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Feb 01, 2017
IP Laws Amended
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Mrz 18, 2015
National Industrial Design Register Launched
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Apr 01, 2014
Trademark Law Soon Amended
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Dez 04, 2012
Accession to Nice Agreement
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Sep 02, 2012
Amendments to Trademark Law
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Feb 07, 2012
Accession to Vienna Agreement
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Jan 23, 2012
TMs Published for Opposition
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Dez 01, 2011
Serbian Trademarks Included in Search Reports
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Nov 08, 2011
New Trademark Regulation Enters into Force
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Okt 01, 2011
Deadline to Re-register National Serbian Trademark
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Aug 10, 2011
Trademark Searches Possible
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Jan 01, 2011
Procedure for Validation of Serbian Trademarks
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Dez 01, 2010
New Trademark Law/New Opposition Period
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Mrz 11, 2010
Deadline Extended for Montenegro Domain .ME
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Mrz 08, 2010
Launch of IP Gazette
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Morocco
Jun 02, 2022
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement
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Nov 15, 2018
Declaration of Maximum Duration of International Registrations of Industrial Designs
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Jun 28, 2018
Issuance of Certificates Electronically
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Okt 05, 2017
Official Fees Increased
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Mai 02, 2016
Official Application Fee Amended
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Jan 28, 2015
New Law on Industrial Property Issued
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Dez 03, 2013
New IP Law Soon Expected
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Nov 01, 2012
Official Fees Payable for Each Class
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Okt 16, 2012
Official Fees Increased
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Mozambique
Mai 28, 2020
Accession to Banjul Protocol on Marks
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Okt 24, 2017
Close to Join the Banjul Protocol and Vienna Agreement
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Nov 22, 2016
DIU to Local Office Required for IR Designating MZ
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Nov 09, 2016
Refiling of Refused Trademarks Allowed
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Mrz 02, 2016
New Industrial Property Code Approved
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Nov 11, 2015
Declaration of Intention to Use when Designating Mozambique
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Okt 28, 2014
Clarification on Declaration of Intention to Use
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Jul 16, 2013
Change of Practice
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Jul 17, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Mai 02, 2011
Surcharges for Late Renewal of TMs
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Myanmar
Okt 18, 2023
Entry Into Force of the New Copyright Law
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Mrz 23, 2023
Long-Awaited Trademark Law in Force Soon
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Jan 26, 2023
Trademark Law Expected to Be Enforced Soon
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Aug 11, 2022
Official Forms for Trademark Matters Issued
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Sep 10, 2020
Soft Opening Starting on Oct. 1, 2020
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Nov 19, 2019
Soft Opening of New Trade Mark Register
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Jan 31, 2019
Trademark Law Enacted
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Okt 30, 2018
Draft IP Laws in Progress
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Mrz 15, 2018
Final Revisions of IP Bills
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Okt 24, 2017
Draft Trade Mark Law Published
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Dez 06, 2016
Draft Trade Mark Law in Progress
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Jul 12, 2016
Documentary Requirements for Trademark Application Changed
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Mai 29, 2012
Multiple Class Registration Now Possible
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Namibia
Apr 21, 2022
Declaration of Article 15(5) of Madrid Protocol Withdrawn
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Aug 22, 2018
New Industrial Property Act in Force Now
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Jun 28, 2018
New Industrial Property Act soon in Force
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New Zealand
Apr 12, 2024
New Trademark Practice Guidelines for Using Maori Elements
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Mrz 12, 2024
Trade Mark Practice Guidelines Updated
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Nov 23, 2023
Improvements to Online Case Management
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Okt 18, 2023
Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines
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Aug 01, 2023
Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines
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Dez 15, 2022
IPONZ Online Case Management Facility Improved
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Sep 22, 2022
TM Practice Guidelines Updated
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Jul 01, 2021
3-Month Period before Restriction or Cancellation of Intl. Registrations Are Actioned
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Jul 01, 2021
Search Tool for Pre-Approved TM Goods and Services Terms
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Feb 20, 2020
Changes to Grace Period / Official Fees Reduced
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Dez 05, 2019
Hearings Guidelines Updated
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Dez 05, 2019
IP Legislation and Procedural Changes Soon
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Okt 10, 2019
Official Fees Will Be Changed in 2020
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Aug 07, 2019
New Trade Mark Check Launched
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Jul 11, 2019
IP Office Accepts Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registrations
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Mrz 21, 2019
Update of Practice Guidelines & Introduction of Request for Review Process
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Jan 31, 2019
Trademark Practice Guidelines Updated
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Jul 24, 2018
Trademark Practice Guidelines Updated
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Mrz 15, 2018
IP Regulations Amended
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Jan 16, 2018
Updates to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines and Specifications
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Jul 25, 2017
Geographical Indications Regulations Soon Effective
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Mrz 14, 2017
Single Patent Attorney Regulatory Regime in AU and NZ
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Jan 11, 2017
New GIs Law Adopted
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Nov 09, 2016
Accession to WIPO Convention by the Cook Islands in Force
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Sep 13, 2016
Accession to WIPO Convention by the Cook Islands
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Apr 05, 2016
Trademark Practice Guidelines Updated
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Mrz 16, 2016
Practice Change to IPONZ Returned Mail Process
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Okt 28, 2014
Trade Mark Practice Guidelines Changed
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Jul 22, 2014
IPONZ Is Moving
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Mai 16, 2014
Practice Guidelines for Royal Marks Updated
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Nov 15, 2013
Madrid Protocol Application Form Updated
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Okt 01, 2013
TM Practice Guideline Updated
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Sep 17, 2013
Accession to Nice Agreement
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Jul 16, 2013
TM Specifications and Duplicated Terms
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Mai 17, 2013
Trade Mark Practice Guidelines Updated
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Apr 02, 2013
TM Law Reform/TM Amendment Regulations
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Jan 18, 2013
7th Edition of Vienna Classifications Updated
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Dez 04, 2012
Official Fees Soon Increased
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Nov 19, 2012
Amended Trade Mark Regulations Published
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Okt 16, 2012
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Sep 27, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Jul 30, 2012
Deposition of Accession to Madrid Protocol Soon Expected
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Jul 17, 2012
Credit Card Payments to IPONZ
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Mai 02, 2012
Enhancement to Case Management System
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Apr 17, 2012
Practice Guidelines Changed
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Feb 21, 2012
New Case Management System Online
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Jan 23, 2012
New Case Management System
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Okt 01, 2011
Trade Marks Amendment Act 2011
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Mrz 28, 2011
Online Correspondence Service Enhanced
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Mrz 08, 2011
Availability of Online Services
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Sep 09, 2010
Goods and Services Tax Increased
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Sep 01, 2010
New Processing Timeframes Introduced
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Jun 02, 2010
Design Act Amended
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Mai 03, 2010
Practice and Online Services Changed
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Nicaragua
Jul 27, 2022
Change of Practice
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Apr 30, 2020
Trademark Law Amended
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Jun 04, 2013
Apostille Convention in Force
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Nigeria
Sep 05, 2019
New Trade Mark Opposition Tribunal
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Nov 15, 2018
Registry to be Divided Soon
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Jul 12, 2016
New Defense Mechanism Against Online Trademark Infringement
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Sep 29, 2015
Digitisation of Trademark Records
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Sep 02, 2014
Trademark Application Procedures Tightened Up
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Feb 18, 2014
Intellectual Property Automated System Launched
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Apr 02, 2013
New IP Office Practise
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Jun 06, 2011
TM Online Registration Possible
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Mai 09, 2010
New Trade Mark Journal Released
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North Macedonia
Feb 14, 2019
Change of Name to North Macedonia
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Apr 01, 2011
Law on Industrial Property Amended
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Mrz 15, 2011
Translation of Nice Classification (9th)
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Aug 01, 2010
Lisbon Agreement Ratified
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Apr 14, 2010
Accession to the Vienna Agreement
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Dez 15, 2009
State Office of Industrial Property Publishes New Fees
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Norway
Mrz 23, 2023
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of International Registrations
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Mrz 01, 2023
Changes in Regulations for Trademarks
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Jan 14, 2021
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing
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Jun 11, 2020
NIPO as Depositing and Accessing Office of Exchange of Priority Documents
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Mai 28, 2020
Proposed Changes to Trademark Law
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Mrz 05, 2020
Notice to WIPO of Depositing and Accessing Office
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Jul 01, 2011
Trademark Duration Amended
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Jan 01, 2011
Official Fees Changed
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Jul 01, 2010
Opposition Period Changed
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OAPI/AIPO
Jan 12, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs
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Jan 27, 2022
Amendments to IP Law Effective
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Okt 08, 2020
IP Cooperation Plan in Africa by AfrIPI Endorsed
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Sep 24, 2020
Enhanced Participation in TMclass / Joining DesignClass
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Jul 11, 2019
African Continental Free Trade Agreement in Force
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Feb 28, 2019
Changes to System Proposed
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Okt 30, 2018
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement by Ivory Coast
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Mrz 29, 2018
IP Directorate to Be Divided Soon
read more
Mai 31, 2017
11th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted
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Apr 26, 2017
Trade Marks Office in Congo Currently Closed
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Dez 08, 2015
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Mrz 31, 2015
Fees and Licence Recordal for IR Designating OAPI
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Jan 13, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol
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Mai 02, 2013
Comoro Islands Becomes a Member
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Oman
Mai 29, 2023
Fees Reduction for Several IP Services
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Apr 08, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs
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Mrz 11, 2021
Trademark e-Filing Introduced
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Feb 28, 2018
11th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted
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Sep 05, 2017
GCC Trademark Law Adopted
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Jul 12, 2016
Trade Name Regulations Changed
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Jan 20, 2016
Change of Practice of Opposition Examination
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Sep 02, 2015
Applications Accepted in the Name of Individuals
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Jun 16, 2015
Late Filing of Required Documents
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Feb 07, 2012
Requirements for Legalization of Documents Changed
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Mai 28, 2010
Official Fees Increased
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Pakistan
Apr 22, 2021
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Mrz 11, 2021
Accession to Madrid System
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Mrz 21, 2019
Official Fees 50% Increased
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Mrz 14, 2017
Draft Geographical Indication Bill Published
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Sep 15, 2015
Amended Terms and IP Related Fees Increased
read more
Nov 08, 2011
Journal of Trademarks Available Electronically Now
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Jul 01, 2011
Official Fees Increased
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Panama
Okt 16, 2012
Major Amendments to IP Laws
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Paraguay
Jun 17, 2021
Accession to Nice and Locarno Classification
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Jun 11, 2020
E-Filings for Trademarks Introduced
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Sep 15, 2015
Payment of Renewal Fees Restructured
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Jan 21, 2014
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention
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Mai 15, 2012
Digital Signature Soon Effective
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Peru
Jul 27, 2022
Accession to Hague System and WIPO’s Classification Treaties Soon
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Jul 27, 2022
Guidelines on Examination of 3D Marks Issued
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Okt 30, 2018
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Sep 20, 2018
Competences of Trademark Office Expanded
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Sep 05, 2017
Electronic Gazette Implemented
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Mrz 27, 2012
Regulation for Registration of Pharma Products
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Jul 20, 2009
Multi-Class Application Now Possible
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Philippines
Okt 10, 2019
Flexible Approach on Mediation Implemented
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Mrz 15, 2018
Amendments to IP Code Proposed
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Sep 20, 2017
More Proof of Use
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Jan 11, 2017
Structure of Official Fees Revised Soon
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Nov 25, 2015
IP Cases for WIPO Mediation Accepted
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Nov 25, 2015
Trademark Forms Updated
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Dez 03, 2013
TM Applications with Priority Claim
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Jul 01, 2013
Declaration of Use of IR Required
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Sep 02, 2012
Examination of Applications Remain the Same
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Jul 31, 2012
Accession to the Madrid Protocol Now Effective
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Mai 29, 2012
Accession to the Madrid Protocol
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Poland
Sep 22, 2022
IP Office Participates in WIPO Digital Access Service
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Okt 22, 2020
Back Office System Upgraded
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Mai 28, 2020
Specialised IP Courts Introduced
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Apr 25, 2019
Amendments to Trademark Law in Force
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Okt 26, 2016
Official Fees for Trademark Prosecution Changed
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Apr 20, 2016
Opposition Period and Examination Amended
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Mrz 16, 2016
E-Services Soon Available
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Nov 25, 2015
Amendments to Industrial Property Law
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Sep 29, 2015
New Interactive Forms for Trademark/Industrial Design Applications
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Portugal
Okt 28, 2023
Accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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Dez 01, 2022
Lisbon Becomes Seventh Certified Authenticity
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Apr 30, 2020
Two New Online Services Launched
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Sep 05, 2019
IP Court with Extended Jurisdiction
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Aug 22, 2019
New Online Services for Trademarks and Designs Launched
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Jul 11, 2019
New Official Fees and Formalities Regulation
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Apr 04, 2019
New Industrial Property Code in Force Soon
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Jul 24, 2018
Official Fees Increased
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Jun 28, 2018
Draft Proposal for New IP Code Submitted
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Sep 05, 2017
Official Fees Slightly Increased
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Jul 25, 2016
Official Fees Slightly Increased
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Okt 28, 2015
Trademark E-Filing Implemented
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Jul 04, 2014
Official Fees Changed
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Jul 16, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Jul 01, 2013
New Application Guidelines
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Jun 25, 2012
Official Fees Increased
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Apr 17, 2012
New IP Court
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Mrz 27, 2012
Domain Registration Rules Liberalized
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Okt 25, 2011
Project Seniority Implemented
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Jul 01, 2011
Official Fees Increased
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Sep 01, 2010
New Rules on Registration of Domain Names
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Okt 28, 2009
Registration Fee No Longer Due
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Puerto Rico
Mai 26, 2010
Trademark Law Amended
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Qatar
Jul 11, 2023
GCC TM Law in Force
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Okt 20, 2022
Court of Investment and Commerce Established
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Mai 14, 2020
New Industrial Designs Law
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Dez 05, 2017
11th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted
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Nov 22, 2017
Application in the Name of an Individual Possible Now
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Nov 22, 2017
E-Filing System Implemented
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Feb 01, 2017
Move from 7th to 10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Jun 25, 2012
IP Office Is Relocating
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Feb 07, 2012
Customs Recordal Soon Implemented
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Romania
Jan 12, 2023
New Administrative Procedure for TM Revocation and Invalidation
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Nov 17, 2022
New Implementing Regulations of Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications
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Jan 28, 2021
Front and Back-Office Systems Enhanced
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Okt 08, 2020
IP Office System Improved
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Aug 06, 2020
E-Filling at OSIM Updated
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Jul 23, 2020
New Trademark Law in Force
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Feb 06, 2020
E-Filing for Designs Improved
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Apr 11, 2018
New Trademark Law Drafted
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Mrz 31, 2015
Increase of Fees Suspended
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Sep 02, 2014
Expedited Examination of Trademark Applications Cancelled
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Dez 03, 2013
E-Filing Soon
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Sep 02, 2012
New Instructions for Examinations
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Mai 03, 2010
New IP Laws Effective
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Russian Federation
Apr 21, 2022
Future of Foreign IP Rights Uncertain
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Feb 24, 2022
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Sep 09, 2021
Changes to Official Fees for e-Issuance of Original Certificates
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Jun 17, 2021
Eurasian Industrial Design Applications Started
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Mai 20, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force
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Mrz 25, 2021
EAPO launches the Pharmaceutical Register
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Feb 25, 2021
Digital Trademark Certificates Only
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Feb 25, 2021
International Trademark Applications under Madrid System by E-Mail No Longer Accepted
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Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs
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Dez 03, 2020
Eurasian Economic Union Treaty Ratified
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Nov 05, 2020
Ratification of EAEU Treaty
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Aug 06, 2020
New Provisions Expand Use of Electronic Technologies
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Jul 23, 2020
Law on Geographical Indications in Force Soon
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Jun 11, 2020
Drug Labeling Introduced
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Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed
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Sep 19, 2019
Law on Geographical Indications Published
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Aug 22, 2019
Temporary Pre-Grant Protection for Industrial Designs
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Aug 07, 2019
Geographical Indications to Be Implemented
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Jul 11, 2019
Civil Code Amended
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Okt 30, 2018
Three-Year Customs Watch Term Introduced
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Mai 22, 2018
Fast-Track Trademark Registration Available Now
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Feb 28, 2018
Preparation for Applications with 3D Images
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Jan 16, 2018
Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs in Force Soon
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Okt 05, 2017
Official Fees Slightly Soon Increased
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Mai 17, 2017
Accession to Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs
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Dez 06, 2016
Trademark Opposition System Considered
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Jun 14, 2016
Cease and Desist Letters Mandatory Before Infringement Lawsuits
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Dez 08, 2015
New Administrative Rules for Well-Known Trademarks
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Apr 16, 2014
Civil Code Amendments to Impact IP Regulations
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Nov 18, 2013
Fee Calculator Service Launched
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Sep 02, 2012
Official Fees Increased
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Feb 07, 2012
IP Court to Be Established
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Apr 03, 2010
Extension of the .РФ Domain Registration Period
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Mrz 02, 2010
Cyrillic Domain Passes ICANN String Evaluation
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Feb 16, 2010
Singapore Treaty Enters into Force
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Dez 07, 2009
Priority Registration of Cyrillic Domain Names Started
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Rwanda
Apr 22, 2021
Maximum Duration of International Designs Specified
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Apr 02, 2020
Grace Period Extended
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Jun 28, 2018
Clarification of Renewal Date
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Mai 08, 2018
Opposition Term Changed
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Mai 08, 2018
Renewal Action and Deadlines
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Jun 14, 2016
Opposition Period and IP Laws Amended
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sep 06, 2018
Additional Fees for Recordal Certificates Required Now
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Samoa
Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs
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Dez 13, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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San Marino
Dez 30, 2023
Madrid e-Filing Now Available
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Nov 30, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs
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Sao Tome and Principe
Aug 03, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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Mrz 29, 2017
New Industrial Property Law in Force
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Mrz 16, 2016
Accession to Banjul Protocol
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Jun 10, 2014
Accession to Harare Protocol/ARIPO
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Saudi Arabia
Mrz 05, 2024
Protection Duration of Industrial Designs Extended
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Nov 07, 2023
12th Edition of the Nice Classification Adopted
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Jan 12, 2023
Legalization of Documents by Apostille Sufficient
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Jun 30, 2022
Official Publication Fees Reduced
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Feb 24, 2022
Accession to The Hague Convention Approved
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Okt 20, 2021
Trademark Enforcement Matters Assigned to SAIP
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Mai 06, 2021
Accession to Nice Agreement
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Jan 28, 2021
Registration of Collective Marks Containing Geographical Indications
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Okt 08, 2020
Accession to Vienna Agreement
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Mai 28, 2020
VAT Rate Increased Soon
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Mrz 21, 2019
Official Trademark Filing Fees Reduced
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Jan 16, 2018
New VAT Rate Effective
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Dez 20, 2017
PoA Validity Term Declared
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Nov 22, 2017
Value Added Tax Rate Implemented Soon
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Apr 12, 2017
Administrative and Reduced Opposition Procedure Now
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Feb 22, 2017
Publication Fees for Trademark Recordals Increased
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Okt 12, 2016
Trademark Registration Fees Increased
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Sep 13, 2016
Major Procedural and Fee Changes Expected
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Apr 05, 2016
Official Renewal Publication Fee Increased
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Sep 29, 2015
Increase of Official Fees Expected
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Jun 10, 2014
Deadline for Submitting PoA Changed
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Mrz 18, 2014
New Scale for Filing and Registration Numbers
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Feb 04, 2014
E-Publication Fees Increased
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Dez 17, 2013
E-Filing Practice
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Okt 01, 2013
Electronic Filing Now Possible
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Jul 02, 2013
Official Weekend Changed
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Jan 18, 2013
Accession to Nice Agreement
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Dez 04, 2012
Amendments to Trademark Law
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Nov 19, 2012
Publication in Official Gazette No Longer Requested
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Mrz 27, 2012
Trademark Office Online Services
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Nov 08, 2011
Validity of the PoA Amended
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Okt 25, 2011
Legalization of Power of Attorney Required
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Serbia
Sep 09, 2021
New Trade Secret Law in Force
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Jun 17, 2021
IP Office Aligned with CP8
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Feb 20, 2020
New Trademark Law Introducing Opposition System
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Sep 13, 2016
New Domain Name Registration System
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Jan 20, 2016
Opposition System Soon to be Expected
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Sep 02, 2015
Industrial Design Law Amended
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Feb 25, 2015
“Class Heading Covers All” Approach Abolished
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Mrz 12, 2013
Trademark Law Amended
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Jul 04, 2011
Deadline for Re-Registration Approaching
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Okt 01, 2010
Accession to the Nice Agreement
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Dez 24, 2009
New Trademark Law in Force
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Seychelles
Nov 18, 2021
Accession to ARIPO
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Mai 13, 2015
Accession to WTO
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Mrz 31, 2015
New Industrial Property Act in Effect Now
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Feb 25, 2015
New Industrial Property Act Passed
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Singapore
Aug 25, 2022
New Filing System Launched / Official Fees Increased
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Mai 19, 2022
Simplified Court Procedures for IP Disputes
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Mrz 31, 2022
Important Changes to IP System
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Nov 18, 2021
Amendments to Trade Marks Rules Effective
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Sep 10, 2020
Fast Track Program for Trademark Registration
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Mai 28, 2020
Locarno Agreement Joined
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Sep 19, 2019
Trademark Registration Mobile App Introduced
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Sep 05, 2019
Tobacco Plain Packaging Law Published
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Aug 22, 2019
Easing of Translation Requirements for Marks with Foreign Words or Characters
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Mrz 14, 2017
Official Fees Reduced Soon
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Feb 18, 2014
Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2013
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Jul 31, 2012
New Website Launched
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Feb 07, 2012
New Dispute Resolution Procedure
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Nov 08, 2011
Adoption of 10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Nov 08, 2011
Official Fees Increase in December
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Okt 25, 2011
Official Fees to Increase in November
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Aug 03, 2011
Revocation Process Changed
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Slovakia
Okt 06, 2022
Digitisation of IP Office’s Trademark and Design Files Completed
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Okt 20, 2021
Slovak City Certified as Authenticity
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Jan 31, 2019
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Sep 03, 2013
Online Filing Now Possible
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Apr 01, 2010
Accession to the Singapore Treaty
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Slovenia
Aug 04, 2023
Industrial Property Act Amended
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Nov 19, 2020
IP Office New Online Services
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Nov 19, 2020
Trademark and Design Dossiers Digitized
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Jun 25, 2020
Implementation of IP User Repository Completed
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Apr 02, 2020
Intellectual Property Act Amended
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Jun 20, 2019
Trade Secrets Act Adopted
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Mrz 21, 2019
Drafts Amendments to Industrial Property Act
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Mai 17, 2017
Plain Tobacco Packaging from 2020
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Mrz 18, 2015
More E-Services Introduced
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Nov 25, 2014
E-Filing Now Implemented
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Jan 21, 2014
Industrial Property Act Amended
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Dez 17, 2013
SIPO Joined Designview
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Jan 27, 2010
IP Bulletin Issued Monthly Now
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Solomon Islands
Apr 25, 2019
Accession to WIPO Convention
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South Africa
Feb 13, 2018
Domain Name Registration Introduced / eServices Changed
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Jan 21, 2014
IP Laws Amendment Act Published
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Mai 24, 2011
New Procedure for Objection to Company Names
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South Korea
Jan 12, 2024
Expedited Examination of TM Applications More Difficult
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Mai 01, 2023
Partial Rejection and Re-Examination System Effective
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Okt 20, 2022
Virtual Goods Examination Guidelines Published
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Jul 14, 2022
Amended Trademark Act and Design Protection Act in Force
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Jul 14, 2022
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Mrz 31, 2022
Amendments to Trademark Act
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Mai 06, 2021
Amendments to Trademark Act
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Mai 06, 2021
Examination Guidelines on Similarity of Goods Changed
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Apr 08, 2021
Revised Enforcement Rules Improve Applicants' Convenience
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Mrz 11, 2021
Artificial Intelligence to Examinations Introduced
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Dez 03, 2020
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Nov 19, 2020
Online Counterfeit Product Prevention Measures Planned
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Apr 30, 2020
Mobile-Filing of Trademark Application Introduced
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Sep 19, 2019
Design Protection Act Amendment Soon
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Sep 19, 2019
No Joint Renewal Requests Required Soon
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Feb 28, 2019
Trademark Examination Guidelines Amended
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Dez 13, 2018
Electronic Exchange of Priority Certificate Documents for Design Applications with USPTO
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Mrz 29, 2018
Design Examination Guidelines Amended
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Mrz 29, 2018
Trademark Examination Guidelines and Classification System Amended
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Dez 05, 2017
Design Protection Act Amended
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Dez 05, 2017
Guidelines on Designation of Goods and Classification Amended
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Mai 31, 2017
Design Protection Act Amended
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Mrz 14, 2017
Registration of Minimalist Designs Easier Now
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Aug 30, 2016
Major Amendments to Trademark Act
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Mai 18, 2016
Trademark Act Amended
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Mai 18, 2016
Trademark Examination System Amended
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Mai 02, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Jan 20, 2016
Design Examination Guidelines Amended
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Jun 16, 2015
Trademark Examination Guidelines Changed
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Nov 25, 2014
Batch Examination Available
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Okt 28, 2014
Amendments to the Korean Trademark Act
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Apr 16, 2014
Joins the Hague System
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Mrz 04, 2014
Official Fees Increased
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Jun 14, 2013
Amendments to Trademark Act Introduced
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Sep 02, 2012
Announcement with respect to Examination Guideline
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Mrz 27, 2012
Amendments to Trademark Act
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Mrz 27, 2012
Official Fees Increased
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Aug 02, 2010
Fee Schedule Revised
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Jun 01, 2010
New Installment Payment Changes Postponed til July, 2010
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Mai 05, 2010
Renewal Process/New Installment Payment Changed
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Spain
Sep 22, 2022
New Cancellation Proceedings Soon
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Feb 10, 2022
Modification of 3 Main IP Laws Proposed
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Jun 17, 2021
Statements of Grant of Protection for Hague Designs Designating Spain
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Mai 06, 2021
Back-office System for Designs Enhanced
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Mrz 25, 2021
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing
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Nov 05, 2020
Back Office System Enhanced
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Apr 25, 2019
Trade Secrets Act Implemented
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Jan 15, 2019
Trademark Law Amended
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Jan 30, 2018
Withdrawal of Declaration of Hague Agreement
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Jul 11, 2017
Draft Bill Partially Amending Trademark Act Published
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Jul 11, 2017
Effect Date of Protection of IR of Industrial Designs Changed
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Mrz 29, 2017
New Patent Law in Force Soon
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Nov 25, 2014
F-Filing for Designs Now Implemented
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Jan 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Jan 23, 2012
Opt Out of Community Search System
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Jan 01, 2011
Official Fees Reduced
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Sep 04, 2010
Publication of Suspended Trademarks and Tradenames
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Mrz 15, 2010
E-Filing of Trademark Applications
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Aug 17, 2009
Official Industrial Property Gazette Published Electronically Daily
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Sudan
Feb 13, 2024
Trademarks Office Resumed Operations
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Okt 20, 2021
Official Fees Increased
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Mrz 21, 2019
Appeals to be Filed Before Court Now
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Jun 16, 2015
Official Stamp Fees Increased
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Apr 15, 2015
Official Fees Increased
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Jul 04, 2014
TM Filings Now Possible in South Sudan
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Jul 17, 2012
New Trademark Circular
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Feb 21, 2012
ISO Code for South Sudan
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Jan 23, 2012
TM Registration in Southern Sudan
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Nov 08, 2011
Simply Signed PoA Now Accepted
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Sep 01, 2011
IP Protection in South Sudan
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Suriname
Jun 25, 2020
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement
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Sweden
Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Jan 31, 2019
New Trademark Legislation Effective
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Dez 13, 2018
Trademark Legislation Changed Soon
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Okt 11, 2018
Act on Protection of Trade Secrets in Force
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Jun 14, 2018
E-Filing of Renewal of Design Registrations Available Now
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Feb 13, 2018
Official Fees Increased
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Okt 28, 2015
Design E-Filing and E-Services Now Possible
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Mai 02, 2013
New Feature in Trademark Renewal
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Jan 18, 2013
New Formalities Practice
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Jan 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Dez 01, 2011
Most Creative Country in the World
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Dez 01, 2011
Trademark Application Modernised
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Okt 01, 2011
New Trademark Law
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Jul 01, 2011
Opposition Period Changed
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Mai 05, 2011
New Trademark Act Soon
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Feb 01, 2011
Online Service for TM Renewals
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Switzerland
Jan 12, 2024
New Trademark Protection Guidelines
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Jun 28, 2023
Partial Revision of Guidelines
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Jun 16, 2023
New Online Services
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Mai 01, 2023
Official Trademark Fees to be Reduced
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Jun 02, 2022
Agreement between DE and CH on Reciprocal Protection for Patents, Designs and Trademarks Terminated
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Jun 02, 2022
New Online Service for International Registration
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Okt 20, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs
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Nov 19, 2019
Fax Services to be Discontinued from Jan 2020
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Mrz 15, 2018
Electronic Management for New Trademarks and Register Changes
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Jan 16, 2018
Time Limit for Initial Examination Increased
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Feb 01, 2017
CP 5 Common Practice Implemented
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Jan 25, 2017
Procedures before IPI Harmonised/New Fee Ordinance
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Okt 12, 2016
Administrative Cancellation Proceedings Soon in Force
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Dez 08, 2015
Change in Practice of Custom Manufacturing of Products
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Sep 17, 2013
Official Trademark Renewal Fees Increased
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Jul 31, 2012
Most Creative Country
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Aug 01, 2011
Change of Practice
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Jan 01, 2011
Trademark Guidelines Revised
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Aug 07, 2010
Electronic Submissions by E-mail Introduced
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Apr 14, 2010
Improved Trademark Classification Website
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Sep 12, 2009
Reduction of Official Fees for Electronic Filing Limited
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Syria
Nov 19, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Apr 11, 2018
Fifth Civil Court of First Instance to Handle IP Cases
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Okt 24, 2017
Official Publication Fees Increased
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Mai 31, 2016
Official Fees Increased
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Jan 13, 2015
Official Publication and Search Fees Increased
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Okt 14, 2014
New Procedures for Legalization of PoA
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Jan 21, 2014
New Procedures for Trademark Renewal
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Okt 01, 2013
Official TM Renewal Fees Amended
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Jul 01, 2013
Denunciation of Madrid Agreement
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Apr 15, 2013
TM office rejects IRs designating Israel
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Sep 27, 2012
New Ministry Name
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Jun 25, 2012
Withdrawing from Madrid Agreement
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Nov 01, 2010
Legalization of Power of Attorney Required
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Mai 05, 2010
Official Publication Fees Increased
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Okt 15, 2009
Boycott Declaration No Longer Required
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Taiwan
Mai 12, 2023
Accelerated Examination Available
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Mrz 23, 2023
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Jan 12, 2023
Online Certificates for Patents and Trademarks
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Nov 17, 2022
Examination Guidelines on Certification Marks/Collective Membership Marks/Collective Trademark
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Sep 22, 2022
New Exam Guidelines on TM Distinctiveness
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Mrz 31, 2022
Draft Amendments to Trademark and Copyright Act Approved
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Mrz 31, 2022
Online Trademark Registration System Updated
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Feb 24, 2022
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Feb 10, 2022
Changes to List of Designated Goods and Services for TM Registration
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Jan 27, 2022
Examination Criteria on Likelihood of Confusion Revised
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Jun 03, 2021
Trademark Use Not Limited to Use in Trade
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Feb 25, 2021
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published
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Apr 30, 2020
Updated Taiwan-Japan Concordance of Similar Group Codes Released
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Apr 02, 2020
Fast Track Trademark Examination System Soon
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Dez 13, 2018
Examination Guidelines on Procedural Examination of Applications for TM Registration Published
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Aug 30, 2016
TIPO’s Names and Search Reference Revised
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Nov 25, 2015
Notice on Trademark Dispute Examination Procedures
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Sep 29, 2015
Trademark Related Regulations Amended
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Jul 17, 2012
New Trademark Act Effective
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Mai 15, 2012
Amended Trademark Act Soon Effective
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Apr 02, 2011
Early Renewal Application Rejected
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Mrz 01, 2011
Cross-Strait (Taiwan & China) IPR Agreement Signed
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Feb 24, 2011
Free Online Database
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Feb 01, 2011
Official Fees Changed
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Tajikistan
Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Jun 20, 2019
Changes to Trademark Law
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Mrz 06, 2012
Accession to the Geneva Act
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Mai 06, 2011
Accession to the Madrid Protocol
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Tanzania
Apr 02, 2020
Zanzibar’s IP Practice Changed
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Feb 28, 2018
Online IP Registration System Launched
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Apr 05, 2016
New Industrial Property Act Enacted
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Thailand
Sep 22, 2022
New Rules on Customs Recordation and Seizure of Counterfeit Goods
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Mai 19, 2022
Surcharges for Late Renewals Temporarily Exempted
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Mrz 31, 2022
New Trademark Examination Manual Effective
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Mai 06, 2021
Fast-Track TM Renewal and Examination Introduced
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Apr 22, 2021
Draft Examination Manual Published
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Sep 05, 2019
Regulations on Procedure for Examination of Appeal and Cancellation Petitions Amended
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Okt 05, 2017
Applications for Sounds Marks Now Possible
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Sep 05, 2017
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Aug 30, 2016
Amendments to Trademark Act Now Effective
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Jul 25, 2016
Trademark Act Amendments Soon in Force
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Apr 20, 2016
Trademark Act Amendments Approved
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Mrz 06, 2012
New Trademark Bill Approved
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Trinidad and Tobago
Jan 12, 2023
Madrid E-Filing Available
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Nov 19, 2020
Declarations on Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Okt 22, 2020
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Jul 09, 2020
New Trademarks Law Implemented
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Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Singapore Treaty
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Jul 28, 2015
New Laws Soon
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Jun 30, 2015
Draft Trade Marks Bill
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Tunisia
Mai 01, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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Mrz 19, 2020
Practice Paper on Distinctiveness on Figurative Marks Published
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Feb 06, 2020
Official Fees Increased
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Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration
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Apr 11, 2018
Apostille Convention Entered into Force
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Nov 22, 2017
E-Filing System Expected Soon
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Jul 25, 2017
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention
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Sep 15, 2015
Changes to Procedures of Trademarks/Services
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Okt 15, 2013
Madrid Protocol Enters into Force
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Sep 17, 2013
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Dez 01, 2011
Going to Accede to Hague System and Madrid Protocol
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Mrz 11, 2010
Trademark Procedures Changed
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Turkey
Nov 29, 2023
Patent Office to Take Lead in Trademark Cancellations
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Jan 26, 2023
Official IP Fees Increased
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Dez 16, 2021
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing
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Nov 18, 2021
Trademark Examination Guidelines Extended
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Nov 19, 2019
New Trademark Examination Guideline
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Sep 05, 2019
Regulation on Implementation Industrial Property Code Amended
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Apr 04, 2019
Mediation for IP Disputes with Monetary Claims Required
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Nov 15, 2018
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Okt 11, 2018
Official Fees Reduced
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Okt 24, 2017
Updated Guidelines for Proof of Use in Opposition Proceedings
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Jun 28, 2017
Guidelines for Proof of Use in Opposition Proceedings
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Jan 25, 2017
Major Changes in New IP Law
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Jan 11, 2017
New Industrial Property Law Now in Force
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Jan 10, 2017
Temporary Gap in the Law
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Sep 13, 2016
Electronic Mailbox System for Notifications
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Mai 18, 2016
Final Draft on IP Law Introduced
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Mrz 02, 2016
Trademark Bulletin Twice per Month Now
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Feb 17, 2016
Official Fees Increased
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Dez 08, 2015
Official Fees Be Increased Soon
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Mrz 18, 2015
Online Application System Implemented
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Jan 28, 2015
Official Fees Increased
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Sep 02, 2014
Non-Use Cancellation May No Longer Be Possible
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Jun 14, 2013
Online Opposition Available
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Jan 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Dez 04, 2012
PTO Announced Reforms
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Dez 01, 2011
Change of Practice in Class 35
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Jan 01, 2011
Official Fees Reduced
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Jul 30, 2009
Shorter Processing Times
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Turkmenistan
Okt 10, 2019
Important Changes to Trademark Law in Force
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Jan 20, 2016
Accession to Hague Agreement
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Mrz 06, 2012
IP Legislation Amended
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Okt 01, 2011
Use Requirement Compulsory
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Turks and Caicos Islands
Okt 01, 2011
Introduction of Annual Maintenance Fee
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Uganda
Jun 03, 2021
Chance to Renew Expired Registrations
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Mai 20, 2021
Trademark Regulations Amended
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Apr 20, 2016
New Intellectual Property Law in Force
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Apr 05, 2016
List of Trademarks Eligible to Be Renewed
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Apr 04, 2011
Goods & Services Specification Changed
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Ukraine
Sep 05, 2023
Change in Official Fees
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Jan 12, 2023
Law on GIs of Alcoholic Beverages Adopted
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Nov 17, 2022
Accelerated Examination of Applications Suspended
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Nov 17, 2022
IPO Temporarily Suspends Activities
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Nov 17, 2022
Law on E-Residency Adopted
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Okt 06, 2022
Legal Protection of Geographical Indications
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Sep 22, 2022
EUIPO Extends Time Limits
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Jun 30, 2022
Martial Law Extended
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Apr 21, 2022
Operation of IP Office During State of War
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Jan 27, 2022
Madrid E-Filing Available Now
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Jan 14, 2021
New IPO Offices Established
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Aug 06, 2020
IP Legislation Amended / New Official Opposition Procedure
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Jul 09, 2020
Declarations on Hague Agreement of Industrial Designs on Protection Term
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Feb 06, 2020
Law on Geographical Indications Amended
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Sep 19, 2019
Ukrainian Official Language for Product Labeling / Advertising Required
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Sep 05, 2019
New Food Labeling Law in Force
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Jun 20, 2019
Official Fees Increased
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Nov 15, 2018
Drafts Amendments to IP Legislation
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Nov 15, 2018
Pending Trademark Applications Published More Swiftly
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Sep 20, 2018
Ruling on Non-Use Grace Period
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Sep 19, 2018
Increase in Number of Judges in IP Court
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Apr 11, 2018
Dilemma over Non-Use Grace Periods
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Mrz 29, 2018
Civil, Commercial and Administrative Procedure Codes Amended
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Okt 24, 2017
Establishment of IP High Court
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Okt 23, 2017
Official Fees for Accelerated Trademark Registration Changed
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Sep 28, 2016
Reformation of Judicial System Launched
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Sep 28, 2016
State Intellectual Property Service No Longer Needed
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Jun 28, 2016
New IP Court to Be Established Soon
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Jun 14, 2016
Law on Medicinal Products Expected to be Simplified
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Sep 02, 2015
Free Access to Trademark Applications Database
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Jul 28, 2015
Communist and Nazi Symbols Banned
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Jun 16, 2015
Administrative Appeal against Industrial Designs/Utility Models Considered
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Sep 16, 2014
Re-Validation of IP Rights in Crimea
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Apr 01, 2010
Accession to the Singapore Treaty
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United Arab Emirates
Feb 11, 2024
Launch of New IP Ecosystem
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Nov 23, 2023
Upcoming Change in Official Fees
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Aug 25, 2022
Executive Regulation of New Trademark Law in Force
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Mrz 31, 2022
Publication of Trademark Related Matters in Official Gazette Only
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Feb 10, 2022
Accession to Nice Agreement
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Jan 27, 2022
Notification on Licence Recordal and Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Dez 16, 2021
Extensive Legislative Reform - New Trademark Law Issued
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Nov 18, 2021
Changes to Patent and Designs Law
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Okt 20, 2021
Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Mai 20, 2021
Power of Attorney Deadline Extended
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Apr 30, 2020
Official Trademark Fees Reduced
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Aug 07, 2019
Official Fees Reduction
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Jul 24, 2018
Online Trademark Renewal System Launched
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Mai 08, 2018
Online Services Enhanced
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Jan 16, 2018
New VAT Rate Applied
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Dez 05, 2017
Issuance of Trademark Registrations Electronically
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Nov 22, 2017
Value Added Tax Rate Implemented Soon
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Sep 13, 2016
New IP Protection e-Service Implemented
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Mrz 02, 2016
Backlog of Design Applications
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Mrz 02, 2016
More IPR Courts to be Established
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Dez 08, 2015
Online Trademark Filing/Renewal Services
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Mai 13, 2015
Drastic Official Fees Increase
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Apr 15, 2015
Update on Opposition Proceedings
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Jun 10, 2014
Trademark Examination Procedures Changed
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Apr 01, 2014
Change of Practice of PoA
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Mrz 18, 2014
New Procedure for Amending TM Applications
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Jun 14, 2013
Filing Cases Online at Court
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Apr 02, 2013
10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Mrz 12, 2013
New Automatic Search System Implemented by TM Office
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Jul 30, 2012
Changes in TM Routine
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Feb 14, 2010
Collection of Trademark Fees Changed
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Jan 21, 2010
Arabic Domain Passes ICANN String Evaluation
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United Kingdom
Mrz 23, 2023
UK's Ratification of Vienna Agreement Extended to Isle of Man
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Dez 15, 2022
Retained EU Law for Intellectual Property
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Sep 09, 2021
Digital IP Renewal Service Officially Launched
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Sep 09, 2021
September 30, 2021: Important Deadline for Holders of International Registrations
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Mrz 25, 2021
New Service to Update Representative Address
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Jan 28, 2021
Extension of Several Treaties and Agreements to Guernsey and/or Isle of Man
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Jan 14, 2021
Customs Enforcement Post-Brexit
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Jan 14, 2021
Extension of UK International Registrations to Gibraltar and Guernsey
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Jan 14, 2021
Key IP Changes from 1 January 2021
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Dez 03, 2020
UK Address for Service after Brexit Required
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Okt 22, 2020
Declarations by UK and Northern Ireland on Several Treaties
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Sep 10, 2020
Guidance on International Registrations Designating EU
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Sep 10, 2020
Update on Comparable UK Trademarks
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Feb 06, 2020
Withdrawal from EU and Transition Period
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Dez 05, 2019
IP Enterprise Courts Outside London
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Apr 04, 2019
Latest Edition of Trade Mark Guide
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Apr 04, 2019
New Design Rights Bill for Cayman Islands
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Feb 28, 2019
Designs Examination Practice Guide Updated
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Feb 28, 2019
Equivalent UK Marks after Brexit
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Jan 31, 2019
Protection of EU Trademarks and Designs when No Brexit Deal
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Nov 30, 2018
Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Finalised
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Okt 11, 2018
Government’s Notices on 'No Deal' Brexit
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Sep 20, 2018
White Paper on EU IP Rights after Brexit
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Jul 24, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs in Force
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Jul 24, 2018
Trade Secrets Regulations Came into Force
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Apr 26, 2018
UK Residents and Entities no Longer Eligible to Register .eu Domains post-Brexit
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Mrz 29, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs Ratified
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Feb 28, 2018
Consultation on Changes to UK Trademark Law
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Nov 22, 2017
Trademark Search Tool Changed
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Sep 20, 2017
Transitional Provisions Regulations in Cayman Islands Issued
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Jul 25, 2017
Business Guidance for IP (Unjustified Threats) Act Now Published
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Jun 14, 2017
New Trademark Laws in the Cayman Islands Effective on August 1,2017
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Mai 26, 2017
Accession to Hague Agreement Expected
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Apr 12, 2017
White Paper on Great Repeal Bill Published
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Mrz 29, 2017
Guide on Registered Designs Examination Practice Introduced
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Jan 11, 2017
IP Laws Passed in Cayman Islands
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Nov 22, 2016
Appearance of UKIPO Digital Services Changed
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Okt 12, 2016
Major Changes to IP Laws in Cayman Islands Soon
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Sep 28, 2016
Fees for Designs Reduced Soon
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Sep 28, 2016
Filing of International Trademark Applications by Email
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Jul 12, 2016
All EU Laws Fully in Force
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Jun 14, 2016
Changes to Annual Fee Payment in Cayman Islands
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Sep 02, 2015
New Trade Marks Act Now Effective in British Virgin Islands
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Jul 28, 2015
New Trade Marks Act in Cayman Islands Soon
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Jul 14, 2015
Amendments of the New Trade Mark Act in British Virgin Islands
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Jun 16, 2015
New Trade Mark Act in British Virgin Islands
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Sep 02, 2014
Changes to Design Law
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Jul 22, 2014
No Re-Introduction of Fast Track Examination
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Mrz 18, 2014
IPO Joins Similarity
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Mrz 04, 2014
Fast Track Examination Consultation Open
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Feb 04, 2014
New Practice to Trademark Proceedings
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Dez 03, 2013
Trade Marks (Isle of Man) Order 2013 in Force
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Okt 01, 2013
New Fast-Track TM Opposition Procedure
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Jul 01, 2013
Accession to Vienna Classification
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Apr 15, 2013
Consultation for Fast Track Opposition Procedure
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Apr 15, 2013
New TM Law in VG Expected
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Apr 02, 2013
Online Services Enhanced
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Apr 02, 2013
Time Periods/Opposition Periods Changed
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Feb 18, 2013
Changes to Trademark Services Soon Active
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Feb 18, 2013
Protection for Person's Personality in Guernsey
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Nov 19, 2012
New Trade Mark Law in Montserrat
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Okt 16, 2012
New Requirements for Merging TMs
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Sep 27, 2012
New Trademark Act in Grenada Introduced
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Jul 30, 2012
Changes to Trademark Services
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Mai 29, 2012
Ratification of Singapore Treaty
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Mai 02, 2012
New Practice in Trademark Proceedings
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Apr 17, 2012
Change of Address of UKIPO
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Feb 21, 2012
Requirement for Local Agent in Cayman Islands Postponed
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Jan 23, 2012
New Patents and TM Law in Cayman Islands
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Okt 25, 2011
Report on Trade Mark Incentives
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Okt 25, 2011
Requirement to Attend Hearings on Invalidation on Relative Grounds
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Aug 12, 2011
End of Reclassifications
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Mrz 28, 2011
Manual of Trademarks Practice Updated
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Okt 01, 2010
Opposition Period Reduced by One Day
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Mai 20, 2010
Administrative Trademark Fees Increased
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Feb 15, 2010
Trademark Invalidation Proceedings Changed
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Jan 27, 2010
Cayman Islands: Increase of Official Fees
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Uruguay
Jul 01, 2021
IP Office Aligned with CP5
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Jun 17, 2021
IP Office Aligned with CP6
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Jun 25, 2020
Request of New Registration of Authorized Designations of Origin
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Jun 11, 2020
Practice Paper on Examination of Figurative Marks Published
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Feb 20, 2020
Accession to Singapore Treaty by Uruguay
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Aug 22, 2018
Non-Use Cancellation Actions Possible Soon
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Nov 11, 2014
Use of Trademarks Mandatory Now
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Dez 17, 2013
Use of Trademarks No Longer Optional
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Jan 18, 2013
Accession to the Hague Apostille
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Feb 04, 2011
Official Fees for Trademark Renewals Changed
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Mai 03, 2010
E-Filing System Available
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USA
Feb 16, 2023
Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy Released
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Nov 17, 2022
New Deadline to Respond to Office Actions for Applications
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Okt 20, 2022
12th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted Soon
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Jul 14, 2022
Identity Verification for USPTO.gov Account Holders to Be Mandatory in August
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Jun 30, 2022
TTAB Manual of Procedure Updated
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Jun 02, 2022
New Guide Clarifying Examination Evidentiary Standard for Marks Refused as Generic
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Mai 19, 2022
Electronic Registration Certificates to Be Issued Soon
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Feb 10, 2022
Identity Verification for USPTO.gov Account Holders to Be Mandatory Soon
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Dez 02, 2021
USPTO Implements Trademark Modernization Act
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Okt 20, 2021
New Mailing Address for USPTO Deposit Account Replenishments
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Jul 01, 2021
TBMP 2021 Update Available
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Jun 17, 2021
Final Rule on Representation of Others Before USPTO
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Mai 20, 2021
China IPR Toolkit Updated by USPTO
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Mai 20, 2021
Feedback on New Proposed Rules of the TMA Sought
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Jan 28, 2021
Trademark Modernization Act Signed
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Nov 19, 2020
Official Fees to Be Increased
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Nov 05, 2020
Trademark Examination Guide on Specimens Updated / New Exam Guide on Generic.com Terms
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Jul 09, 2020
TBMP 2020 Update Available
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Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Program Introduced
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Jun 11, 2020
New Trademarks Examination Guide on Cheeses/Processed Meats
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Jun 11, 2020
Relief for Trademark Fees/Deadlines on Case-by-Case Basis
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Apr 02, 2020
No Original Handwritten Signature Required
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Feb 20, 2020
Electronic Filing Mandatory Now / Exam Guide Updated
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Okt 21, 2019
E-Filing for Trademark Submissions Mandatory Soon
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Okt 10, 2019
Changes to the TEAS / TEASi to Be Implemented Soon
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Okt 10, 2019
USPTO Portable Media Device Policy Changing
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Sep 19, 2019
Exam Guide on U.S.-Licensed Attorney Requirement Revised
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Aug 07, 2019
Electronic Filing Mandatory Soon
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Aug 07, 2019
New Examination Guide on Specimen Examination
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Jul 11, 2019
Foreign Applicants Need Local U.S. Agent Soon
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Feb 28, 2019
Requirement of U.S. Attorney for Foreign TM Applicants Proposed
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Dez 13, 2018
Change in Procedure of USPTO's Trademark Correspondence
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Dez 13, 2018
Electronic Exchange of Priority Certificate Documents for Design Applications with KIPO
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Dez 13, 2018
TMEP October 2018 Available
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Jul 24, 2018
June Update of Manual of Procedure of the TBMP Available Now
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Jun 28, 2018
Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice To Mandate Electronic Filing Proposed
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Jun 14, 2018
USPTO Fake Specimen Informant Program
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Feb 28, 2018
Practice Tip on Section 2(d) and Foreign Entity Designations
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Nov 07, 2017
New TMEP Available
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Sep 20, 2017
New Examination Guide Available Now
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Jul 25, 2017
New Rule on Revivals, Reinstatements, Petitions
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Jun 28, 2017
Updated TBMP Available
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Mai 31, 2017
Comments on Streamlined Cancellation Procedure Required
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Mai 17, 2017
Forecasting Tool by USPTO Implemented
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Mai 17, 2017
New TMEP Available
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Feb 22, 2017
Effective Date for Rule Relating to Proving Use or Continued Use of Registered Trademarks Delayed
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Feb 01, 2017
Changes to Examination of Affidavits or Declarations of Continued Use or Excusable Nonuse
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Jan 25, 2017
Official Fees Changed/TTAB Final Rule Effective
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Jan 11, 2017
11th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted
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Jan 11, 2017
Correction to Final Rule Revising the Rules of Practice
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Nov 09, 2016
Comments on Proposed Rule Changes Required
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Nov 09, 2016
Nice Classification Changes Soon Adopted
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Okt 26, 2016
Official Trademark Fee Adjustment
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Okt 26, 2016
TTAB Revisions to Rules of Practice Changed
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Jul 12, 2016
Deposit Accounts and Electronic Funds Transfer Accounts Need to Be Moved
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Jun 28, 2016
Comments to Changes of Use Requirements Wanted
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Mai 31, 2016
Comments to Proposed Fees Adjustment Wanted
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Mai 31, 2016
New Payment Tools Launched by USPTO
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Mai 18, 2016
New Status Feature Launched
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Mrz 02, 2016
Courtesy Email Reminders by USPTO
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Jan 20, 2016
Nice Classification Tenth Edition, 2016 Version Implemented
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Nov 25, 2015
New USPTO Regional Office Opened
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Nov 11, 2015
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure Updated
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Jul 14, 2015
TBMP 2015 Update
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Jun 30, 2015
Changes in Requirements for Collective Trademarks and Service Marks
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Jan 28, 2015
Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice
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Jan 13, 2015
Official Fees Reduced
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Jan 13, 2015
The Nice Classification, Tenth Edition, Version 2015 Became Effective
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Nov 11, 2014
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure Updated
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Mai 16, 2014
Reduction of Application and Renewal Fees Proposed
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Mrz 04, 2014
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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Feb 04, 2014
Proposed Rule to Trademark Practice
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Jan 21, 2014
Nice Classification Update
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Dez 17, 2013
Submissions to TM ID Suggest Mailbox
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Okt 15, 2013
USPTO Operation Status
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Jul 16, 2013
Electronic Official Gazette Improved
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Nov 06, 2012
New Version of TMEP Online
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Sep 27, 2012
Patent Reform Now Implemented
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Sep 27, 2012
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure Updated
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Sep 02, 2012
Direct Link to Trademark Official Gazette Page
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Sep 02, 2012
Public Comment Period on TM Fees Announced
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Sep 02, 2012
Release version 2.0 of Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR)
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Jun 25, 2012
Assessment of Accuracy of Register
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Jun 25, 2012
New gTLD Name Applications Revealed
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Jun 25, 2012
New Patent and TM Resource Center
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Mrz 06, 2012
Official Warning
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Jan 23, 2012
TM Status Document Retrieval
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Dez 01, 2011
New Patent Reform Act Adopted
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Uzbekistan
Aug 03, 2023
Competition Law Amended Excluding IP-Related Provisions
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Mai 01, 2023
Official Fees Raised
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Mai 19, 2022
Law on Geographical Indications Adopted
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Dez 02, 2021
Trademark Law Amended
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Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs
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Okt 20, 2021
Procedure for Registration of Medical Devices Simplified
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Apr 08, 2021
Changes to IP System
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Okt 22, 2020
Intellectual Property Law Amended
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Dez 05, 2019
Pharmaceutical Licensing Regulations Amended
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Aug 22, 2019
Criteria for Determining Well-Known Trademarks Issued
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Feb 28, 2019
Important Changes to IP Legislation
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Feb 28, 2019
New Labelling Requirements for 54 Types
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Mai 08, 2018
Medicine Registration Regulation Amended
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Mai 31, 2017
Legislative Acts Amended
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Sep 01, 2011
New Agency for Intellectual Property Established
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Vanuatu
Dez 09, 2014
Official Fees Amended
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Apr 17, 2012
New Local TM Registration System
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Feb 07, 2012
Accession to WIPO Convention
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Venezuela
Okt 20, 2021
Official Fees Changed
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Dez 03, 2020
Automatic Recognition of TRIPS Agreement by SAPI Announced
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Mai 14, 2020
Electronic Procedures by IP Office Allowed
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Feb 20, 2020
Nice Classification Exclusively / New Official Fee / Accelerated Opposition Examination
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Feb 14, 2019
Requirement for Cryptocurrency for Foreign Applicants
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Feb 28, 2018
Payment of Official Fees in USD Suspended Temporarily
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Jun 30, 2015
Tax Stamps Increase
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Mrz 18, 2015
Autonomous IP Service in Progress
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Mai 16, 2014
Change of Practice
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Okt 11, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Feb 07, 2012
TM Application Simplified
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Apr 11, 2011
Late Filing of PoA Abolished
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Feb 21, 2011
Electronic 'Registration Certificates' Introduced
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Dez 10, 2010
Filings with Complete Documents Only
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Vietnam
Dez 11, 2023
New Circular Provides Additional Guidance
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Sep 25, 2023
New Decree Details the 2022 IP Law
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Aug 25, 2022
Significant Changes to IP Law
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Okt 08, 2020
IP Office No Longer Collects Fees under Madrid Protocol
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Jul 23, 2020
Official Fees Reduced Temporarily
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Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs
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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Jan 30, 2018
Significant Amendments in IP Laws
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Jan 11, 2017
Official Fees Increased
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Jun 04, 2010
New Law on Trade Names Passed
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Dez 07, 2009
Official Fees Increased
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Westbank
Mrz 05, 2024
Trademarks Office Resumed its Operations
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Dez 01, 2022
New PoA Revokes All Prior Authorizations
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Feb 25, 2021
New Administrative Courts Law Issued
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Dez 05, 2019
PoA at Time of Filing Now
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Jan 16, 2018
10th Edition of the Nice Classification
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Mai 31, 2016
Original PoA Required
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Feb 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased
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Mai 02, 2012
Change of Practice for Renewals
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Jun 01, 2011
IP Gazette Introduced
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WIPO
Mrz 05, 2024
Madrid e-Filing Now Available in Gambia
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Nov 08, 2023
Cuban IP Office Becomes Depositing and Accessing Office
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Okt 27, 2023
Significant Changes Coming to the Madrid Systems
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Okt 18, 2023
Portugal Joins the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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Okt 15, 2023
Madrid e-Filing Now Live in Mongolia
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Mai 01, 2023
Montenegro Accedes to Singapore Treaty on Trademarks
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Mai 01, 2023
Tunisia Accedes to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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Mrz 23, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of Hague Agreement by Brazil
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Mrz 23, 2023
UK's Ratification of Vienna Agreement Extended to Isle of Man
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Mrz 23, 2023
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of International Registrations by Norway
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Feb 16, 2023
Mauritius Joins the Madrid System and the Hague System
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Feb 16, 2023
New Version of e-Hague Renewal
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Jan 12, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by OAPI
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Dez 15, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Belize
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Dez 01, 2022
Monaco IP Office Participates in WIPO Digital Access Service
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Nov 17, 2022
Changes to Regulations under Madrid Protocol
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Okt 20, 2022
12th Edition of Nice Classification Enters into Force Soon
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Okt 06, 2022
14th Edition of Locarno Classification
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Okt 06, 2022
Further Declarations of Intention to Use for Intl. Registrations Designating Cape Verde
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Sep 22, 2022
Polish IP Office Participates in WIPO Digital Access Service
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Aug 25, 2022
New Online Service – Correcting Errors in International Register
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Jul 27, 2022
New Guide to the Madrid System Released
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Jul 27, 2022
Peru Accedes to Hague System and WIPO’s Classification Treaties Soon
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Jul 14, 2022
Declaration of Intention to Use for International Registrations Designating Cape Verde
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Jun 30, 2022
Certified Documents Go Digital
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Jun 30, 2022
Czech Republic Accedes to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement
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Jun 02, 2022
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement by Morocco
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Mai 19, 2022
Additional Guidance on China’s Accession to Hague System
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Mai 19, 2022
New Gateway to Madrid System Online Services Introduced
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Apr 21, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Cape Verde
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Apr 21, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Chile
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Apr 21, 2022
Declaration of Article 15(5) of Madrid Protocol Withdrawn by Namibia
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Feb 24, 2022
Amendments to Common Regulations of Hague System Effective
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Feb 10, 2022
China Accedes to Hague System
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Feb 10, 2022
UAE Accedes to Nice Agreement
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Jan 27, 2022
Jamaica Accedes to the Madrid Protocol
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Jan 27, 2022
Notification on Licence Recordal and Division/Merger of International Registrations by UAE
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Dez 16, 2021
Guidance on Including Multiple Designs in International Applications
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Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Ghana
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Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Paris Convention by Kiribati
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Dez 02, 2021
Jamaica Joins the Hague System
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Dez 02, 2021
Streamlining Hague System Procedures when Designating Japan
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Nov 18, 2021
2022 Version of Nice Classification
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Okt 20, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Switzerland
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Okt 20, 2021
Accession to Madrid Protocol by UAE
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Sep 09, 2021
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of International Registrations by Belarus
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Jul 01, 2021
Ratification of Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Hungary
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Jun 17, 2021
Accession to Nice and Locarno Classification by Paraguay
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Jun 17, 2021
Statements of Grant of Protection for Hague Designs Designating Spain
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Mai 06, 2021
Accession to Nice Agreement by Saudi Arabia
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Apr 22, 2021
Belarus Joins the Hague System
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Apr 22, 2021
Pakistan Joins Madrid Protocol
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Apr 22, 2021
Ruanda Specifies Maximumum Duration of International Designs
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Apr 08, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Oman
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Apr 08, 2021
Indication of Email Address Mandatory
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Mrz 25, 2021
More Time to Download Hague System Electronic Notifications
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Mrz 25, 2021
New Interfaces for Hague System Website
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Mrz 11, 2021
E-Management of Transactions Relating to Representatives
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Mrz 11, 2021
Pakistan Joins the Madrid System
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Feb 25, 2021
eHague Gateway Introduced
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Feb 11, 2021
Communication Procedures by CIPO for International Registrations
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Feb 11, 2021
Hague System Common Regulations Amended
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Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs of Several Countries
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Feb 11, 2021
Ratification to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by France
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Jan 28, 2021
Extension of Several Treaties and Agreeements to Guernsey and/or Isle of Man
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Jan 28, 2021
Official Forms Updated / New Accompanying Notes for Filing
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Jan 14, 2021
Chile Undertakes First Steps Towards Ratification of Madrid Protocol
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Jan 14, 2021
Extension of UK International Registrations to Gibraltar and Guernsey
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Jan 14, 2021
Indication of e-Mail Adress to be Required for Int. Registrations
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Dez 03, 2020
2021 Version of Nice Classification
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Dez 03, 2020
A Single Format for Exchange with Offices
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Dez 03, 2020
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Laos
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Nov 19, 2020
Declarations on Accession to Madrid Protocol by Trinidad and Tobago
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Nov 19, 2020
New Online Service for Limitation Requests of Goods/Services of International Registrations
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Nov 19, 2020
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of Intl. Registrations by Colombia
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Nov 05, 2020
Brazilian IP Office Extents Scope as Depositing Office of WIPO DAS
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Nov 05, 2020
French IP Office to Commence Operations as Depositing Office of WIPO DAS Soon
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Nov 05, 2020
Icelandic IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing
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Okt 22, 2020
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Trinidad and Tobago
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Okt 22, 2020
Declarations by UK and Northern Ireland on Several Treaties
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Okt 08, 2020
Accession to Vienna Agreement by Saudi Arabia
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Okt 08, 2020
New Database of IP Judicial Decisions Launched
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Okt 08, 2020
Vietnam No Longer Collects Fees under Madrid Protocol
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Sep 24, 2020
EUIPO Commenced Operations as Accessing Office of WIPO DAS
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Sep 24, 2020
Mexican IP Office to Commence Operations as Depositing & Accessing Office of WIPO DAS Soon
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Sep 24, 2020
Thirteenth Edition of Locarno Classification Announced
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Aug 06, 2020
Brexit Agreement / Implications after Transition Period for Users
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Aug 06, 2020
New Service WIPO PROOF in French and Spanish Available
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Jul 23, 2020
Austria Becoming Depositing and Accessing Office for WIPO DAS
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Jul 23, 2020
Measures on Certified Documents and Extracts Services
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Jul 23, 2020
New Online Service ‘Madrid Application Assistant’ Launched
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Jul 09, 2020
Declarations by UA on Hague Agreement of Industrial Designs on Protection Term
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Jul 09, 2020
EUIPO Becomes Depositing Office for WIPO DAS
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Jun 25, 2020
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement by Suriname
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Jun 25, 2020
Locarno Classification 13th Edition Available Now
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Jun 11, 2020
New Service WIPO PROOF Launched
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Mai 28, 2020
COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker
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Mai 14, 2020
COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker
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Apr 30, 2020
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs by Mexico
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Apr 02, 2020
Remedies against Failure to Meet Time Limits
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Mrz 19, 2020
IP Service Operations Continuing
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Mrz 05, 2020
Geneva Act of WIPO’s Lisbon Agreement Entered into Force
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Mrz 05, 2020
New Regulations / New Schedule of Fees / New Administrative Instructions
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Mrz 05, 2020
Notice of Depositing and Accessing Office by Norway
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Feb 20, 2020
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of Intl. Registrations by Bulgaria
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Feb 06, 2020
Impact of Brexit Agreement on Users of Madrid and Hague System
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Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs
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Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs by Some Countries
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Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Several Treaties by Various Countries
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Nov 19, 2019
New Guide for Country Code Top-Level Domain Registries
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Nov 19, 2019
Syria Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Okt 21, 2019
2020 Version of Nice Classification
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Okt 21, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Malaysia
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Okt 10, 2019
Notification by Germany on Recording of a License in the International Register
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Sep 05, 2019
Launch of New IP Portal Soon
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Aug 22, 2019
Progress in Electronic Communication of Madrid Trademark Registration in China
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Aug 07, 2019
New Madrid e-Renewal Service Available Now
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Aug 07, 2019
No Local U.S. Agent Required before WIPO
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Jul 11, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Brazil
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Jul 11, 2019
New Zealand Accepts Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registrations
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Jul 11, 2019
Sint Maarten Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration
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Jun 06, 2019
Accession to Nice Agreement by Antigua and Barbuda
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Jun 06, 2019
Brazil to Join Madrid Protocol
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Jun 06, 2019
India Will Not Accept Division or Merger of Request of Intl. Registration
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Jun 06, 2019
Madrid e-Renewal Service Launched
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Apr 25, 2019
Accession to WIPO Convention by Solomon Islands
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Apr 25, 2019
Artificial Intelligence-Based Image Search Tool Launched
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Apr 25, 2019
Several Countries Will Not Accept Division or Merger of Request of Intl. Registration
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Apr 04, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol / Nice Agreement / Singapore Treaty by Canada
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Apr 04, 2019
Several Countries will not Accept Division or Merger of Request of Intl. Registration
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Mrz 21, 2019
Accession to Lisbon Agreement by Albania
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Mrz 21, 2019
Belarus Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registrations
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Feb 28, 2019
Division and Merger of International Registrations Possible Now
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Feb 28, 2019
New Terms in Goods and Services Manager
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Jan 31, 2019
Notification by SK on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Dez 13, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs by Belize
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Dez 13, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Samoa
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Dez 13, 2018
Administrative Instructions of Hague Agreement Changed Soon
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Dez 13, 2018
Declarations by BX on Hague Agreement of Industrial Designs
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Dez 13, 2018
Notification by CO on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Nov 30, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs by San Marino
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Nov 30, 2018
Accession to Vienna Agreement by Albania
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Nov 30, 2018
Madrid E-Filing for China and Georgia Available Now
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Nov 30, 2018
New Interface for Hague E-filing Launched
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Nov 30, 2018
Notification by MG on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Nov 15, 2018
Amendments to the Common Regulations under Hague
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Nov 15, 2018
Common Regulations on Division / Merger of International Registrations Amended
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Nov 15, 2018
Declaration of Maximum Duration of International Registrations of Industrial Designs by Morocco
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Nov 15, 2018
Notifications by TR & AU on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations
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Okt 30, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs Ratified by NL
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Okt 30, 2018
Recent Accessions to Key Legal IP Instruments
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Okt 11, 2018
Declaration of Use for IRs Designating Mexico Required
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Okt 11, 2018
Twelfth Edition of Locarno Classification in Force Soon
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Sep 20, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs by Canada
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Sep 06, 2018
Hague Member Profiles Database Launched
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Aug 22, 2018
2019 Version of 11th Edition of Nice Classification Available Now
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Aug 22, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Canada Soon
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Aug 22, 2018
Recording of Licenses in International Register no Effect in Afghanistan
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Jul 24, 2018
2018 Edition of Classification Guidelines Available Now
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Jul 24, 2018
Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs in UK in Force
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Jun 28, 2018
12th Edition of Locarno Classification Download in Advance Possible
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Apr 26, 2018
Accession of Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement by Cambodia
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Apr 26, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Afghanistan
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Apr 26, 2018
Official Forms on WIPO’s Website / No Fax Accepted
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Mrz 29, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs Ratified by UK
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Jan 30, 2018
Withdrawal of Declaration of Hague Agreement by Spain
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Jan 16, 2018
Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs in Russia
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Jan 16, 2018
Madrid Monitor Launched
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Jan 16, 2018
New Online Publication of Locarno Classification Available
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Dez 05, 2017
2018 Version of Nice Classification in Force Soon
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Dez 05, 2017
Non-Working Days in 2018
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Nov 22, 2017
Amendments to Common Regulations
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Nov 07, 2017
Madrid Monitor Launched Soon
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Okt 05, 2017
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Indonesia
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Okt 05, 2017
Accession to WIPO Convention by Marshall Islands and Timor-Leste
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Sep 05, 2017
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Thailand
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Jul 25, 2017
Jurisprudential Overview 3.0 Published
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Jul 25, 2017
Simplified Procedure for Changes in Legal Nature
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Jul 11, 2017
Effect Date of Protection of IR of Industrial Designs in Spain Changed
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Jul 11, 2017
Madrid e-Renewal system Improved
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Jun 28, 2017
Member Profiles Database Introduced
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Jun 14, 2017
Common Regulations under Madrid Agreement and Protocol Amended
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Mai 17, 2017
Designation of Zimbabwe in International Registration Possible Now
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Mai 17, 2017
Individual Fee when Designating BN
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Mai 17, 2017
Requirement for Declaration of Intention to Use When Designating Lesotho
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Apr 26, 2017
Phase II of DesignClass
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Apr 12, 2017
Examination Guidelines on Classification Published
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Apr 12, 2017
Legalised Extracts Provided for Non-Contracting Parties
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Feb 22, 2017
Madrid Goods & Services Manager with Latest Nice Classification Edition Aligned
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Feb 01, 2017
Procedural Amendments for IR Designating AG
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Jan 25, 2017
Requirement for Declaration of Intention to Use When Designating BN
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Jan 11, 2017
Accession to Hague Agreement on IR of Industrial Designs by Cambodia
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Jan 11, 2017
Safeguard against Non-Delivery of E-Communication
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Dez 06, 2016
Non-Working Days in 2017
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Nov 22, 2016
Changes to Class Headings and Goods/Services
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Nov 22, 2016
DIU to Local Office Required for IR Designating MZ
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Nov 09, 2016
Accession to WIPO Convention by the Cook Islands in Force
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Nov 09, 2016
Two New Offices in Africa
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Okt 26, 2016
11th Edition of Nice Classification Soon in Force
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Okt 12, 2016
Accession to Madrid System by Brunei
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Okt 12, 2016
Opposition Procedure Against IR in Mexico in Force
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Sep 28, 2016
Filing of International Trademark Applications in UK by Email
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Sep 13, 2016
Accession to WIPO Convention by the Cook Islands
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Jul 25, 2016
New and Revised Model Forms for Offices Available
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Jun 28, 2016
Accession to Hague Agreement by DPR Korea
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Jun 28, 2016
Ratification to Singapore Treaty by DPR Korea
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Jun 14, 2016
Expedited Establishment of Attestation or of Certified Copy
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Mai 31, 2016
New Madrid Monitor Search Tool
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Mai 02, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty by South Korea
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Mai 02, 2016
Scope of IR Protection on French Overseas Territories
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Apr 20, 2016
Common Regulations of Madrid Agreement Amended
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Apr 20, 2016
Faroe Islands Now Covered
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Apr 05, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty by Japan
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Apr 05, 2016
Common Regulations under Madrid Agreement and Protocol Amended
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Apr 05, 2016
New Version of Madrid Goods and Services Manager Now Available
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Mrz 16, 2016
Request Correction of Recording - New Form
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Mrz 02, 2016
Chance to Clarify the Scope of Protection of IR
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Mrz 01, 2016
Courtesy Email Reminders by USPTO
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Mrz 01, 2016
Declaration of Use for IR Designating Cambodia Required
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Feb 17, 2016
Madrid Protocol to Cover Faroe Islands
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Feb 02, 2016
Nice Classification Tenth Edition, 2016 Version Implemented
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Feb 02, 2016
Non-Working Days in 2016
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Jan 20, 2016
Accession to Hague Agreement by Turkmenistan
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Jan 20, 2016
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Jan 20, 2016
Accession to the Singapore Treaty by Ireland
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Jan 20, 2016
Recording of Licenses in International Register no Effect in Gambia
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Dez 08, 2015
Accession to Singapore Treaty by OAPI
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Nov 25, 2015
Termination of Hague Agreement by Ivory Coast
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Nov 25, 2015
Updated ROMARIN Database Launched
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Nov 11, 2015
Declaration of Intention to Use when Designating Mozambique
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Nov 11, 2015
Declaration on Extension of Oppositions by Zimbabwe
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Nov 11, 2015
Single Form for All Madrid System Applications
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Okt 28, 2015
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Gambia
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Okt 28, 2015
Coverage of UK Dependent Territories
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Okt 28, 2015
Practical Consequences of Algeria’s Accession to Madrid Protocol
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Sep 02, 2015
Algeria Joins the Madrid Protocol
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Jul 14, 2015
Changes to Payment for IR designating Ghana
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Jun 16, 2015
Beta Version of ROMARIN Database
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Jun 16, 2015
New terms and conditions for electronic communication
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Mai 27, 2015
Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement Adopted
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Mai 13, 2015
New version of Madrid E-Renewal
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Mai 13, 2015
No Recordings of Licenses in International Register Accepted by Cambodia
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Mrz 31, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol by Cambodia
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Mrz 31, 2015
Fees and Licence Recordal for IR Designating OAPI
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Mrz 31, 2015
New version of the WIPO Gazette
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Mrz 18, 2015
Japan Accedes to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement
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Feb 25, 2015
USA and Japan Join International Design System
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Jan 13, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol by Zimbabwe
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Jan 13, 2015
Amendments to Common Regulations
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Dez 09, 2014
New Version of Nice Classification into Force Soon
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Dez 09, 2014
Opposition Procedure for International Registrations Designating Turkey Explained
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Nov 25, 2014
Change in Examination of International Registrations Designating EU
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Nov 11, 2014
Accession to the Convention by Niue
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Nov 10, 2014
Guide on IP Challenges Faced by Festival Organizers
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Nov 09, 2014
Tajikistan Ratifies Singapore Treaty
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Okt 28, 2014
Lithuania Accepts Recordings of Licenses in International Register
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Jul 22, 2014
E-Subsequent Designation Now Available
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Jul 04, 2014
Madrid Goods and Services Manager (MGS) Updated
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Mai 16, 2014
Image-Based Search for TMs Launched
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Apr 01, 2014
New Publication/Revised Guide/Official Forms Changed
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Jan 21, 2014
Delay of Gazette Publication Reduced
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Jan 21, 2014
Locarno Classification Update
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Dez 17, 2013
Israel Joined Global TM Database
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Dez 17, 2013
New Online Licensing System
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Dez 03, 2013
Non Working Days in 2014
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Okt 01, 2013
Information Required when Effecting Payment
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Sep 03, 2013
New Special Services
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Jul 01, 2013
IR Designations to PH require Declaration of Use
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Jul 01, 2013
Syria's Denunciation of Madrid Agreement in Force
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Jun 04, 2013
Declaration of Intention to Use in India Needed
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Jun 04, 2013
Designation to India Needs National Recording of License
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Mai 21, 2013
New Version of Madrid Goods and Services Manager
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Apr 15, 2013
Change of Practice Concerning Syrian Arab Republic
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Apr 15, 2013
Syrian TM office rejects IRs designating Israel
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Feb 18, 2013
Official Forms Amended/Preferred Communication
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Jan 18, 2013
2013 Version of 10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Dez 04, 2012
Customer Satisfaction Survey
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Dez 04, 2012
Designation to Colombia Needs Recording of License
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Dez 04, 2012
Use of Class Headings of Nice Classification
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Nov 01, 2012
Designation to New Zealand Needs Intention to Use
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Sep 27, 2012
Denunciation of Madrid Agreement from Syria
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Mai 15, 2012
New Web-Based Communication Services
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Apr 17, 2012
Communication of Notifications Changed
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Mrz 27, 2012
Additional Languages for G&S Manager
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Feb 07, 2012
Countries Adopting 10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Nov 08, 2011
Introduction of the 10th Edition of the Nice Classification
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Okt 25, 2011
EuroClass Tool Improved
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Okt 25, 2011
Use of Electronic Communication
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Sep 05, 2011
New Madrid System Logo Introduced
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Sep 01, 2011
Non Working Days in 2012
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Sep 01, 2011
Request for Territorial Extension of IR Equates to Grant of Protection
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Mrz 08, 2011
Global Brand Database Online
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Jan 01, 2011
Online Tool G&S Manager Launched
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Nov 03, 2010
Application of the Madrid Protocol by the Netherlands Amended
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Nov 01, 2010
Validity of International Registration in Greenland
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Okt 01, 2010
Updated List of Members to the Madrid System
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Jun 01, 2010
Official Fees for Designs Changed
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Yemen
Apr 21, 2022
Official Publication Fees for IP Rights Increased
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Feb 24, 2022
Deadline for TM Renewal in Aden
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Apr 30, 2020
Registrations of Medical Goods Mandatory
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Apr 02, 2020
TM Opposition Applications before 2015
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Aug 07, 2019
Increase in Publication Fees
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Feb 28, 2019
Official Gazette of One Registry Published
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Jan 31, 2019
Official Gazette of One Registry Published
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Jun 28, 2018
Option of Filing at Two Registries for Trademark Protection
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Apr 11, 2018
Changes to Trademark Registration Procedures
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Feb 28, 2018
Evidentiary Documents Proving Prior Use in Opposition Proceedings
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Jun 28, 2016
No More Class Headings in Trademark Applications
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Jul 22, 2014
Official Publication Fees soon Increased
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Jun 24, 2014
Accession to WTO
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Sep 03, 2013
Official Publication Fees Increased
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Sep 03, 2013
Official Weekend Changed
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Sep 03, 2013
Publication of Appeal Decisions
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Mrz 12, 2013
E-Filing Introduced
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Jul 17, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification
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Dez 01, 2011
Official Fees for Publishing Increased
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Okt 25, 2011
New Industrial Designs Implementing Regulations
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Okt 01, 2011
Official Fees Increased and Re-structured
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Sep 06, 2011
Trademark Implementing Regulations Issued
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Jun 01, 2011
Trademark Office not Functioning
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Feb 01, 2011
Opposition and Renewal Period Changed
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Dez 01, 2010
New Trademark Law Issued/Opposition Period Changed
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Zimbabwe
Okt 11, 2018
Intellectual Property Policy Launched
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Mai 17, 2017
Bill on Ease of Settling Commercial and Other Disputes Pending
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Mai 17, 2017
Designation of Zimbabwe in International Registration Possible Now
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Apr 12, 2017
Draft of Trademarks (Madrid Protocol) Regulations 2017
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Jun 28, 2016
Madrid Protocol in TM Amendment Bill Included
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Nov 11, 2015
Declaration to WIPO Deposited
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Jan 13, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol
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Afghanistan (AF)
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Andorra (AD)
Angola (AO)
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Argentina (AR)
Armenia (AM)
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DPR Korea (KP)
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Countries U-Z
Uganda (UG)
Ukraine (UA)
United Arab Emirates (AE)
United Kingdom (UK)
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