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Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: which protections for the work that consists of an AI?
29 Apr

Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: which protections for the work that consists of an AI?

The European Commission published a Coordinated Plan on AI in 2018, with the goal of establishing a European approach to AI (anthropocentric, sustainable, safe, inclusive, and dependable), encouraging national plans, and assuring EU funding. The Commission is dedicated to fostering innovation in the development and deployment of AI technology in all industry sectors and across all Member States in order to maintain global competitiveness. As a result, the development of artificial intelligence systems represents a significant opportunity for growth and [...]

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Which AI Components Are Copyright Protectable And Which Are Not, The potential of artificial intelligence, AI Components Are Copyright Protectable, AI Components Are Not Copyright Protectable,
14 Mar

Which AI Components Are Copyright Protectable And Which Are Not?

The potential of artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems to generate a wide range of outputs with little or no human input raises fundamental concerns for copyright law, which has traditionally been based on the protection of human inventiveness and originality. AI is a type of technology that can learn from data and make good decisions and judgements on its own, rather than processing data at the request of human operators. The protectability of AI’s outputs is becoming increasingly important due [...]

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The handling of AI of EPO and UKIPO, AI of EPO and UKIPO, handling of AI of EPO and UKIPO, The differences in the solving of AI problem
14 Dec

The handling of AI of EPO and UKIPO

Although Europe and the United Kingdom used to be part of each other, Brexit has changed everything. Now, independently from the regulations and standards of the European Union, the United Kingdom has shown the world that they have their own way of dealing with problems. One of the subjects coming to light in recent times is the differences in the handling of AI of EPO and UKIPO. The problem with AI and IP may have started since the foundation of [...]

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Advantages and considerations for patent prosecution in the US, EU, China, and Singapore under the Patent Prosecution Highway
19 Oct

Advantages and considerations for patent prosecution in the US, EU, China, and Singapore under the Patent Prosecution Highway

The Patent Prosecution Highway, or PPH, is a set of initiatives implemented by cooperating patent offices throughout the world to speed up patent prosecution in the countries where the cooperating patent offices are located. PPH enables cooperating patent offices to share information and profit from the efforts of other collaborating patent offices, minimizing examination workload and increasing patent quality. If a patent application previously submitted with a participating patent office satisfies specific standards, it can be fast-tracked in another collaborating [...]

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Route to File a Euro-PCT Patent Application
03 Aug

Route to File a Euro-PCT Patent Application

Entering the European regional phase from an International PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) application, sometimes known as the “Euro-PCT route,” results in a European patent application. A European patent obtained this way gives the same protection and rights to the applicant as a European patent obtained through a direct filing at the European Patent Office (EPO). The first phase (the international phase) of the procedure is controlled by the PCT, whereas the second phase (the regional phase) is handled by the [...]

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Required documents of trademark renewal in EU
03 Jun

Required documents of trademark renewal in EU

The renewal should be done and the renewal fee must be paid within the six months preceding your mark’s expiry date. The form may be submitted right up until the expiry of the registration. Required documents Power of attorney Certificate of Trademark Registration (original certificate) Other documents (Proof of fee payment, declaration of request for trademark renewal, etc) Other Notes: For online renewal. There is a paper form that can be sent by post or courier. The fee for renewing on paper is €1000 as [...]

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European Union Initiates Collaborative Effort to Strengthen Intellectual Property Sphere in Eastern Europe
29 Apr

European Union Initiates Collaborative Effort to Strengthen Intellectual Property Sphere in Eastern Europe

In a concerted effort to bolster the intellectual property (IP) landscape in Eastern Europe, the European Commission, in conjunction with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), has launched the EU Regional Program to support Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, and Georgia. This initiative, backed by joint financing totaling €4 million, aims to foster alignment with European IP standards over four years, facilitating legislative harmonization and professional development within the region. The EU Regional Program underscores the European Union’s commitment [...]

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european patent office implements amended fee schedule and introduces micro-entity fee system
28 Apr

European Patent Office Implements Amended Fee Schedule and Introduces Micro-Entity Fee System

As of April 1, 2024, significant amendments to the fee schedule at the European Patent Office (EPO) are poised to take effect. These changes encompass a range of fees associated with patent filings, searches, examinations, and renewals. While some fees will remain unchanged, others will see moderate to substantial increases, impacting applicants and patent holders alike. Key Changes in Fee Schedule European and Supplementary European Search Fees: The cost for a European or supplementary European search will increase by approximately 4%. [...]

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16 Apr

The procedure of trademark renewal in the EU

The process of trademark renewal does not take place frequently. However, one of the most important activities a company can undertake to ensure that its intellectual property is protected. It is undeniably a time-consuming and at times taxing process that necessitates meticulous attention to detail and constant monitoring. Depending on the scale of a business, trademark renewals may also pose challenges, such as renewals within different territories. Trademark validity For the most part, trademark renewal rules are similar to the US and [...]

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Talks on IP matters in the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) Working Group on Intellectual Property (WGIP), Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) Working Group on Intellectual Property (WGIP), IEU-CEPA Working Group on Intellectual Property (WGIP),
07 Apr

Talks on IP matters in the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) Working Group on Intellectual Property (WGIP)

During the 17th Round of Negotiations of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) Working Group on Intellectual Property (WGIP), Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights addressed various issues related to the intellectual property (IP) system. Marchienda Werdany, head of foreign cooperation at the ministry’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property, highlighted the objective of ensuring the IP protection systems of both the EU and Indonesia. Werdany stressed the importance of providing legal certainty to economic players during the [...]

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