World Intellectual Property Organization

Two Day Course: Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators (London, United Kingdom - November 7-8, 2019) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Legal, Professional services, Organizations, Intellectual property law, World, European Union trademark law, European Union Intellectual Property Office, World Intellectual Property Organization, Trademark, European Union

The "Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators, speakers from WIPO discussing the Madrid and Hague systems, from OHIM discussing the guidelines, also presentation about differences between US and EU practice and what to do about them.
  • This must-attend annual event has been specifically designed for all senior trade mark and design administrators.
  • The programme will show you the differences between EU, US, UK, and foreign design filing practices and how you should approach these.

Global Innovation Index 2019: Switzerland, Sweden, U.S., Netherlands, U.K. Top Ranking; India Makes Major Gains; Trade Protectionism Poses Risks for Future Innovation

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Intellectual property law, World Intellectual Property Organization, Francis Gurry, Innovation economics, Articles, Innovation, GII, Economy

Now in its 12th edition, the GII is a global benchmark that helps policy makers better understand how to stimulate and measure innovative activity, a main driver of economic and social development.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 12th edition, the GII is a global benchmark that helps policy makers better understand how to stimulate and measure innovative activity, a main driver of economic and social development.
  • The GII 2019 also looks at the economic context: Despite signs of slowing economic growth, innovation continues to blossom, particularly in Asia, but pressures are looming from trade disruptions and protectionism.
  • "The GII shows us that countries that prioritize innovation in their policies have seen significant increases in their rankings," said WIPO Director General Francis Gurry.
  • "The rise in the GII by economic powerhouses like China and India have transformed the geography of innovation and this reflects deliberate policy action to promote innovation," said WIPO Director General Francis Gurry.

Global Innovation Index 2019: Switzerland, Sweden, U.S., Netherlands, U.K. Top Ranking; India Makes Major Gains; Trade Protectionism Poses Risks for Future Innovation

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Intellectual property law, World Intellectual Property Organization, Francis Gurry, Innovation economics, Articles, Innovation, GII, Organizations

Now in its 12th edition, the GII is a global benchmark that helps policy makers better understand how to stimulate and measure innovative activity, a main driver of economic and social development.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 12th edition, the GII is a global benchmark that helps policy makers better understand how to stimulate and measure innovative activity, a main driver of economic and social development.
  • Despite signs of slowing economic growth, innovation continues to blossom, particularly in Asia, but pressures are looming from trade disruptions and protectionism.
  • "The GII shows us that countries that prioritize innovation in their policies have seen significant increases in their rankings," said WIPO Director General Francis Gurry.
  • "The rise in the GII by economic powerhouses like China and India have transformed the geography of innovation and this reflects deliberate policy action to promote innovation," said WIPO Director General Francis Gurry.

Government improving the way Canadian businesses protect their intellectual property around the world

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Monday, June 17, 2019
Intellectual property law, Patent offices, Patent law, Intellectual property organizations, Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Canadian patent law, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, World Intellectual Property Organization, Intellectual Property Office, Intellectual property, CIPO, World Intellectual Property Day

The treaty systems will benefit Canadian innovators looking to protect and leverage their IP abroad and will help drive long-term growth and economic success.

Key Points: 
  • The treaty systems will benefit Canadian innovators looking to protect and leverage their IP abroad and will help drive long-term growth and economic success.
  • Accession to these international treaties is another step in implementing Canada's Intellectual Property Strategy and is furthering the Government of Canada's efforts to make Canada a world-leading centre for innovation.
  • It will allow Canada to better participate in the global IP system, positioning the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) as a premier international trademark office and advancing our collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which administers the treaties.
  • In addition to helping Canadian businesses and innovators better understand, protect and leverage their IP, Canada's membership in these treaties will help attract foreign investment and facilitate international competitiveness and trade.

18th Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators (London, United Kingdom - September 26-27, 2019) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Professional services, Other Professional Services, Law, Intellectual property law, Countries, Patent offices, Monopoly, Patent, World Intellectual Property Organization, Outline of patents, Patent attorney

Matthias Reischle, a national of Germany, is Deputy Director of the PCT Legal Division of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

Key Points: 
  • Matthias Reischle, a national of Germany, is Deputy Director of the PCT Legal Division of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
  • After qualifying to practice law in Germany in 1996, he worked as a legal adviser for the International Labour Organization in Geneva.
  • Catherine Van Houten has over 30 years' experience in United States patent prosecution support and administration.
  • She frequently runs courses for patent assistants and attorneys on various aspects of United States patent formalities.

Two Day Senior Patent Administrators Annual Conference - London, United Kingdom - September 26th-27th, 2019

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Law, Intellectual property law, Countries, Patent offices, Monopoly, Patent, World Intellectual Property Organization, Outline of patents, Patent attorney

Matthias Reischle, a national of Germany, is Deputy Director of the PCT Legal Division of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

Key Points: 
  • Matthias Reischle, a national of Germany, is Deputy Director of the PCT Legal Division of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
  • After qualifying to practice law in Germany in 1996, he worked as a legal adviser for the International Labour Organization in Geneva.
  • Catherine Van Houten has over 30 years' experience in United States patent prosecution support and administration.
  • She frequently runs courses for patent assistants and attorneys on various aspects of United States patent formalities.