Roundtable ‘The Future of GIs: European and Global Perspectives’ (London-hybrid, 12 December 2024)
On 12 December 2024 from 1:30 pm (UK Time), in the Moot Court Room of City Law School (London-hybrid), ECTA member Dr Andrea Zappalaglio (Lecturer in IP Law, University of Sheffield, and incoming Associate Professor in IP Law, University of Leeds) and Dr Enrico Bonadio (Reader in Law, City University of London) will present their forthcoming volume The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives (Edward Elgar, February 2025)
The book provides original and contemporary perspectives on the evolution and current state of GIs at European and global levels, focusing in particular on the challenges that this area of IP Law is likely to face in the foreseeable future.
After the book launch there will be a roundtable discussion with experts from legal practice, industry, producers’ associations, as well as UK and EU institutions, who will provide their insight on the questions: ‘what advancements have been made by the Law of GIs in the EU and globally? What challenges must be tackled today and, likely, in the future?’.
To consult the detailed programme of the event and register, please click here.
The book provides original and contemporary perspectives on the evolution and current state of GIs at European and global levels, focusing in particular on the challenges that this area of IP Law is likely to face in the foreseeable future.
After the book launch there will be a roundtable discussion with experts from legal practice, industry, producers’ associations, as well as UK and EU institutions, who will provide their insight on the questions: ‘what advancements have been made by the Law of GIs in the EU and globally? What challenges must be tackled today and, likely, in the future?’.
To consult the detailed programme of the event and register, please click here.
EU Design Legislative Reform Published Today
By Rogier Goos, ECTA Design Committee Vice-Chair, Winger, Belgium
With today’s publication, the Recast Directive on the legal protection of designs and the Amended Regulation on EU designs will enter into force on 8 December 2024. Member States have 3 years, until December 2027, to transpose the Directive into their national law. Most of the amendments to the Regulation will take effect on 1 May 2025, while provisions requiring further development through secondary legislation will take effect in July 2026.
The texts can be found here.
In recent years, ECTA has been highly engaged in the ongoing EU Design Reform. ECTA has regularly participated in discussions with officials during its Bilateral Meetings with the European Commission and the EUIPO, and has jointly advocated throughout the legislative process with other associations, notably INTA and MARQUES.
ECTA will continue this work, particularly with regard to the EUIPO Guidelines on Designs and the upcoming proposals for secondary legislation (Implementing and Delegated Regulations), which will follow today’s publication of the Amended Regulation text. As the texts of the latter are not yet available, ECTA will monitor developments closely and engage with stakeholders as new proposals are released.
With today’s publication, the Recast Directive on the legal protection of designs and the Amended Regulation on EU designs will enter into force on 8 December 2024. Member States have 3 years, until December 2027, to transpose the Directive into their national law. Most of the amendments to the Regulation will take effect on 1 May 2025, while provisions requiring further development through secondary legislation will take effect in July 2026.
The texts can be found here.
In recent years, ECTA has been highly engaged in the ongoing EU Design Reform. ECTA has regularly participated in discussions with officials during its Bilateral Meetings with the European Commission and the EUIPO, and has jointly advocated throughout the legislative process with other associations, notably INTA and MARQUES.
ECTA will continue this work, particularly with regard to the EUIPO Guidelines on Designs and the upcoming proposals for secondary legislation (Implementing and Delegated Regulations), which will follow today’s publication of the Amended Regulation text. As the texts of the latter are not yet available, ECTA will monitor developments closely and engage with stakeholders as new proposals are released.
Register for the ASIPI-ECTA Joint Webinar on Smart Contracts (5 November, 17:00-19:00 CET)
REGISTER NOW for the ASIPI-ECTA Webinar on IP Valuation (19 November, 17:00-19:00 CET)!
This joint webinar will explore the critical topic of IP valuation. Experts from both organizations will discuss its purpose, key methodologies, challenges, and best practices, along with industry perspectives and legal considerations.
Moderator:
Luis Kudo (KNR, Mexico)
Speakers:
Stijn De Nijs (EY Strategy and Transactions, Belgium)
Bart De Moor (Strelia, Belgium)
Adriana Barrera (BARLAW - Barrera & Asociados, Perú)
The webinar is free of charge and will be conducted in English (with simultaneous translation in Spanish and Portuguese).
This joint webinar will explore the critical topic of IP valuation. Experts from both organizations will discuss its purpose, key methodologies, challenges, and best practices, along with industry perspectives and legal considerations.
Moderator:
Luis Kudo (KNR, Mexico)
Speakers:
Stijn De Nijs (EY Strategy and Transactions, Belgium)
Bart De Moor (Strelia, Belgium)
Adriana Barrera (BARLAW - Barrera & Asociados, Perú)
The webinar is free of charge and will be conducted in English (with simultaneous translation in Spanish and Portuguese).
EUIPO Trade Mark Directive Webinar Series - Register for the Webinar Organised with ECTA on 14 November
The EUIPO ECP7 TMD Implementation Training project has organised, in collaboration with National IPOs and User Associations, including ECTA, a series of live webinars which will cover topics related to the implementation of the Trade Mark Directive and national practice in each country.
In particular, the webinar organised with ECTA will be on 14 November (10.00-11.00 CET). During this session, Riina Pärn (Pärn & Partners, Estonia), a long-standing ECTA member, will discuss recent changes in trade mark application procedures and opposition procedure in the Baltic Countries.
If not yet done, please register here.
In particular, the webinar organised with ECTA will be on 14 November (10.00-11.00 CET). During this session, Riina Pärn (Pärn & Partners, Estonia), a long-standing ECTA member, will discuss recent changes in trade mark application procedures and opposition procedure in the Baltic Countries.
If not yet done, please register here.
EUIPO Trade Mark and Design Education Programme for Paralegals: Registration Now Open (Only 60 Places)!
We are pleased to inform our members that applications are now open for the 4th edition of the EUIPO Trade Mark and Design Education Programme (ETMD EP) for Paralegals until 18 November 2024 (or until all 60 places are filled)!
This programme is designed for professionals such as IP administrators, legal assistants, and corporate employees who handle legal or related matters.
The fourth edition will run from January to May 2025, offering 60 places on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Guidelines of the programme can be consulted here. For additional information or questions, please contact etmdep@euipo.europa.eu.
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We encourage our members to participate in the programme and/or invite paralegals in their firms to apply.
ECTA has actively supported the introduction of this programme for paralegals and participates in its Steering Committee.
This programme is designed for professionals such as IP administrators, legal assistants, and corporate employees who handle legal or related matters.
The fourth edition will run from January to May 2025, offering 60 places on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Guidelines of the programme can be consulted here. For additional information or questions, please contact etmdep@euipo.europa.eu.
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We encourage our members to participate in the programme and/or invite paralegals in their firms to apply.
ECTA has actively supported the introduction of this programme for paralegals and participates in its Steering Committee.
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