Organisation: European Parliament

Ex-EUIPO head suggests SEP role should not go to agency “with no experience in the field of patents”

António Campinos, president of the European Patent Office and a former executive director of the EUIPO, has written to the European Parliament’s legal affairs committee to voice concern over recent proposals on standard essential patents.

23 October 2023

Industry groups welcome SHOP SAFE reintroduction; EU GI regime for craft products in touching distance – legislation and policy watch (October 2023)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

13 October 2023

Could generative AI replace IP roles?

HSF’s Giulia Maienza and Heather Newton ask the burning questions about generative AI in the IP space, addressing how it can be used by brand owners and law firms.

28 September 2023

Industry groups back IPEC nominee; DMA gatekeepers revealed; Vietnam decree on IP Law amendments – legislation and policy watch (September 2023)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

18 September 2023

In the race to be a hub of innovation, the UK risks falling behind in its AI capabilities

A new legal framework may be required to govern AI and IP rights, especially in a globalised digital economy.

16 September 2023

EU Parliament approves GI protection for crafts and industrial products

The EUIPO will oversee GI protection of crafts and industrial products, under legislation approved yesterday by the European Parliament. 

13 September 2023

FTC at ready as INFORM Consumers Act takes effect; EUIPO gets GI role green light from MEPs – legislation and policy watch (July 2023)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

17 July 2023

‘.ai’ rides the wave of interest in AI

The Anguillan ccTLD, ‘.ai’, appears to be reaping the benefit of the current intense interest in AI, with its domain name registration numbers skyrocketing.

06 July 2023

SEPs, an expanding IP remit and the future: in-depth interview with the EUIPO’s executive director

WTR sits down with EUIPO executive director Christian Archambeau to explore office operations, its readiness to take on new responsibilities, and what the future may hold.

06 July 2023

EU industrial design evolution: the EUIPO on new rules, rights and milestones

In the first of a series of pieces from the EUIPO, the office reflects on the history of the registered Community design, the planned registered EU design, and how the regime is changing to embrace the digital realm.

03 July 2023

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