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2 March 2021A new system for filing Geographical Indications in CanadaWith the CETA agreement, Canada has agreed to recognize a number of Italian and European Geographical Indications. Today, protection consortia can file an application for protection directly in situ with a quick and easy procedure

4 December 2020GLP featured in Forbes Italy: an interview on the Unified Patent Court and the candidature of MilanDavide L. and Daniele G. Petraz interviewed by Forbes Italy: exploring the benefits and the need for the nomination of Milan as a new branch of the UPC headquarters instead of London

1 October 2020New law in Qatar for the protection of the Arabic language: using a trademark on local signs and advertisementsDisplaying the transliterated version of the trademark in Arabic is mandatory in the country

10 September 2020New trademark registration system in Myanmar: "soft opening" starts on 1st October 2020Rights will be guaranteed on a "first to file" basis: it is advisable to gather documents as soon as possible in order to keep your trademarks in the South-East Asian country

4 September 2020Trademarks in Romania: it is now possible to extend protection by claiming additional goods/servicesThanks to the alignment of local legislation to current European directives, holders of Romanian trademarks can request product integration by the 30th of September

24 June 2020Financial Times recognises GLP one of Europe's Leading Patent Law FirmsThe Financial Times has just published an annual report on Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms 2020. GLP is very proud to be featured among the top 160 patent firms in Europe

16 June 2020IAM Patent 1000 2020 highly recommends GLP for patent prosecutionJust released the most authoritative guide in the field of patent services providers

30 April 2020COVID-19 and IPRs: the new extensions to time limits by European and Italian IP officesGiven the continuing limitations to work activities

20 March 2020Unified Patent Court (UPC): the German Constitutional Court has temporarily blocked ratificationGerman parliament's ratification of the UPC agreement rendered null and void in constitutional court ruling

16 March 2020COVID-19 and IPRs: the impact from the European and Italian point of viewEuropean and Italian IP offices have granted extensions considering the current limitations to work activities

15 March 2020GLP donates €30,000 to the resuscitation ward of Udine HospitalOn behalf of all its collaborators to thank all healthcare professionals who are working for us without sparing themselves

12 March 2020COVID-19: deadlines for UIBM (Italian Patent and Trademark Office) tenders further deferredTaking into account the limitations imposed on work activities by the epidemiological emergency

4 March 2020Ambush Marketing: bill n. 1635 approvedItalian legislators pass measures to crack down on the practice through administrative sanctions

28 February 2020Bifurcation between UK and Unitary PatentGovernment confirms that the UK will not be a member of the Unitary Patent system

17 February 2020GLP is "Highly Recommended" in the new WTR 1000 rankingJust released the 2020 edition of the most authoritative guide in the field of trademark management

11 February 2020GLP stands out in Forbes' ranking of the best consultancy firms in ItalyDouble recognition for the firm which is the only one to operate exclusively in intellectual property

6 February 2020Spin Master assisted by GLP achieves the cancellation of the "Rustiko" mark and recognition of the increased distinctive capability of its "Risiko" markThe Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM) accepted the opposition against the mark of a regional Italian version of the famous board game

30 January 2020Brexit effective from 1 February: consequences for trademarks and designsThe UK’s exit from the EU will imply a transitional phase until 31 December 2020

9 January 2020New Trademark Law in MyanmarThe owners of registered or used Trademarks in Myanmar will benefit of the so called "Soft Opening" period

19 December 2019New financial support for Italian companies in protecting intellectual propertyItalian Ministry of Economic Development has published various measures outlined in the Growth Decree

19 December 2019Italy Open Route: last update on patent protection in Italy directly from PCTItalian "Growth Decree" comes into effect, making possible the direct national filing in Italy from PCT

7 November 2019Brexit: the European Union accepts postponement to 31 January 2020A flexible extension providing for an exit possibly even before the deadline set

8 October 2019The revocation of a European patent does not automatically invalidate the effectiveness of the Italian patent relating to the same inventionIn a recent ruling, the Court of Cassation adjudged that the simple fact that a European patent is revoked does not mean the matter of dispute regarding the request for annulment of the corresponding Italian portion and of the Italian patent relating to the same invention can be considered settled

4 October 2019IPRs: a strong benefit to European economyA joint report released by the EPO and the EUIPO analyses the importance of IPRs for the EU economy between 2014 and 2016

1 October 2019Brexit effect: which impact for owners of European Union Trademarks and Community Designs?Practical actions for the management of trademarks and designs in the event of a no-deal Brexit on 31 october

25 September 2019Over 500 million for major research and development projectsTwo decrees aimed at facilitating major R&D projects published in the Official Gazette: total budget of 519 million euro

3 September 2019Trademarks and "Decreto Crescita": the latest updates and new measuresThere are several developments that affect brands among the measures contained in the "Decreto Crescita"

29 August 2019Italian Patent Box: updates on the new disciplineImportant simplification introduced by the "Growth Decree" and the consequent provision of the Revenue Agency: the new procedure for determining the eligible income for the Patent Box as an alternative to the ordinary procedure (so-called ruling)

27 August 2019Patents and "Decreto Crescita": new opportunities for those seeking protection in ItalyIn Italy, protection from PCT applications can take place directly and no longer by filing a European patent, thanks to the Decreto Crescita ("Growth Decree") and the consequent amendments to the Industrial Property Code (articles 55 and 160-bis)

22 July 2019Transparency, Amazon's anti-counterfeiting service, arrives in EuropeThe eCommerce giant has announced the expansion of its Amazon Transparency service in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, India and Canada.

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