Reputation as a Legally Protected Asset: The CHAMPAIGN and NERO CHAMPAGNE Cases
Two decisions by European institutions illustrate the extent of legal protection afforded to geographical indications and explain why well-known protected names may be invoked against trade mark applications, even where the goods concerned belong to entirely different market sectors. Can a company register a trade mark resembling Champagne for kitchenRead More
Patent applications in fields of high technologies before the world five leading IP offices – tendencies and expectations
Author: prof. Gjorgji Filipov Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (FCSE), Skopje, North Macedonia Introduction The five IP offices (IP5) is the name given to a forum of the five largest intellectual property offices in the world that was establish in 2007 “to improve the efficiencyRead More
Decision Making through visual communication in IPI Institute
The latest practical course from IPI Institute aims to develop a vital set of professional skills in anyone who deals with human interaction, decision making and idea management. The first Visual Decision Making Techniques course was held with 5 attendees from diverse professional fields. Within the course however they hadRead More