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All time high number of trademark applications in the US
Last year saw a record level of American trademark filings, rising by 5.2% from 2015, according to the USPTO’s (United States Patent and Trademark Office) Performance and Accountability Report for…
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Long-awaited decision from the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal concerning multiple priorities
In an order dated 29 November 2016, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO has decided that partial priority may not be refused for generic “OR”-claims. The order in…
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Awapatent in Copenhagen moves to new premises
As of Monday 28 November the Awapatent Copenhagen office moves to a new location but remains in the heart of Copenhagen. The new visiting and postal address is: Strandgade 56,…
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More women file patent applications but gender gap persists
According to a new study from WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), 29% of all international patent applications filed via the organization in 2015 included a female inventor. This is a…
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New study reveals economic benefits of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Rights intensive industries generate more economic profit and promote higher salaries in comparison to other industries according to a new study from the EPO (European Patent Office) and…
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EU: Increase in seized counterfeit goods
Custom authorities across the EU seize more and more counterfeit items according to new statistics from the European Commission. Last year saw an increase of 15%, or an estimated five…
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New EU copyright proposal to help musicians fight piracy
The EU executive branch is expected to propose a range of copyright reforms this week, including a legislative proposal intended to help musicians and their record labels fight piracy in…
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The Netherlands have ratified the UPCA
The Dutch ministry of Economic Affairs has just announced that the Netherlands has ratified the Unified Patent Court Agreement. This means that the Netherlands joins the 10 states that have…
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Tesla still the World’s Most Innovative Company
Salesforce.com and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals follow as number two and three on the list. Half of the top 10 spots are occupied by biotechnical and life science companies following a number…
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Awapatent is looking for Innovation Consultants
The recruitment to the six-month trainee programme has just started. In January the new business area will be up and running. It will be led by John Karlström, Head of…