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Jun

McDonald’s Loses EU Trademark Battle Over ‘Big Mac’: Implications for Trademark Law and Business Strategy

June 27, 2024
In a landmark decision, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has ruled against McDonald’s in its trademark dispute with Irish fast-food chain Supermac’s. This ruling, announced on June 5, 2024, marks a significant moment in trademark law and has far-reaching implications for businesses across the EU. The Case at a Glance McDonald’s, the global...
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05
May

EUIPO decision:” I LOVE” Position Mark Lacks Distinctive Character

May 5, 2024
On April 15, 2024, the Board of Appeal (BoA) issued a key decision in case R 1773/2023-1 regarding the EUTM application for a position mark featuring the letter “I” and a heart on a clothing item. The BoA confirmed that categorizing the contested sign as a position mark does not establish its distinctive character in...
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22
Apr

Company Name Use Not Necessarily Proof of Trade Mark Use

April 22, 2024
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently issued a significant ruling in the case of Vinartis, providing crucial clarification on the use of company names and their role in proving trade mark use. The Board of Appeal (BoA) confirmed that genuine use of the word mark ‘VINARTIS’ has not been proven for any...
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01
Mar

IP Cyprus Marks 10 Years with a Tribute to Women

March 1, 2024
In celebration of both International Women’s Day and the 10th anniversary of our firm, IP Cyprus is delighted to be a sponsor of a special music concert by the Marios Meletiou Orchestra. This memorable event, dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions of women, will take place on March 13, 2024, at the Latsia Municipal...
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05
Feb

IP Cyprus welcomes Mr James Xu on board!

February 5, 2024
IP Cyprus is pleased to announce our collaboration with Mr. James Xu, a distinguished IP lawyer based in China. This partnership is a testament to our ongoing commitment to supporting our clients’ business endeavors in China and assisting our Chinese clients with their operations in the EU. Mr. Xu brings a wealth of experience in...
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22
Jan

IP Cyprus Opens Correspondence Office in China

January 22, 2024
We are excited to announce that IP Cyprus has expanded its global presence with the opening of a correspondence address office in Shenzhen, China. This strategic move reflects our commitment to supporting our clients’ business activities in the Chinese market and ensuring seamless access to our legal services worldwide. With this new office, we aim...
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21
Jan

IP Cyprus 在中国开设通信办事处

January 21, 2024
我们很高兴地宣布，IP Cyprus 在中国深圳开设了通信办事处，进一步扩大了我们的全球业务。这一战略举措反映了我们对支持客户在中国市场业务活动的承诺，并确保全球范围内无缝访问我们的法律服务。 通过新办事处，我们旨在为寻求知识产权保护和法律指导的客户提供更全面的支持。我们的团队具备在全球最大、最具活力的市场之一协助知识产权的注册、保护、许可和维护的专业能力。 此外，我们致力于帮助中国客户应对欧盟知识产权法的复杂性，提供专业建议和服务，确保他们的知识产权在欧盟境内得到保护和优化。 我们在中国的业务拓展增强了我们提供量身定制的法律解决方案的能力，并与全球主要司法管辖区建立了可信赖的合作关系。我们期待与中国客户的深入合作，并继续提供高质量的法律服务，以满足我们国际客户的多样化需求。 欲了解更多关于我们在中国和欧盟的服务信息，请发送电子邮件至 info@ipcyprus.com。
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25
Apr

Happy World Intellectual Property Day !

April 25, 2023
World Intellectual Property Day is a day celebrated annually on April 26th to recognize the importance of intellectual property rights. This year, the theme is “Women and IP”, emphasizing the contributions of women to innovation and creativity, and the need for gender equality in intellectual property systems worldwide. Women have made significant contributions to intellectual...
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22
Mar

Intellectual Property and the Metaverse

March 22, 2023
IP Cyprus will join the coming event of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) entitled ” Conversation on Intellectual Property and Frontier Technologies”. This is the seventh Session of the WIPO Conversation and is taking place on March 29 and 30, 2023. The event will have a look on wide spectrum of frontier technologies enabling the metaverse,...
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01
Feb

The Benefits of Filing for an International Trademark Registration from Cyprus

February 1, 2023
Cyprus is a country with a rapidly growing economy and an increasing number of businesses operating on an international level. One way that businesses can protect their brand and expand their reach globally is by filing for an international trademark registration from Cyprus , using the WIPO Madrid Agreement. In this post, we will explore...
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