DPMA - Russia
As part of the 14th sanctions package in response to Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine, the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office) is no longer accepting new applications from Russian nationals, individuals residing in Russia, or legal entities, organizations, or institutions established in Russia.
Russia - No IP Applications read more
Our clients frequently receive payment requests from purported offices or service providers regarding their intellectual property rights. These letters are often designed to look like official government correspondence, giving the impression that an immediate response is required. Symbols such as a "Federal Eagle," a European "Blue with Stars" sign, or similar emblems are often used in these letters to falsely convey the legitimacy of an official authority.
WARNING of payment requests read more
Romania will join the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) on September 1, 2024. The country deposited its instrument of ratification on May 31, 2024, becoming the 18th member state to join the UPCA.
Romania joins the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) read more
The European Patent Office (EPO) has made a significant change to its fee system, which came into force on 1 April 2024. The aim of this change is to make the European patent system more accessible to small applicants and to support their development and growth.
European Patent Office: Simplified fee system from April 2024 read more
From 1 April 2024, a new Rules relating to Fees will apply at the European Patent Office. The amount for a large number of fees will be increased.
The SME fund "Ideas Powered for Business" was set up on the initiative of the European Commission. The SME Fund provides financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the European Union (EU) for the protection of their intellectual property rights.
EU FUNDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND DESIGNS read more
