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11
May

Navigating Cyprus Trademark Law: Tips for Business Owners

May 11, 2022
Trademark law in Cyprus can be complex and daunting for business owners. With so many rules and regulations to navigate, it’s easy to make mistakes that can lead to costly legal disputes. However, by taking the time to understand Cyprus trademark law and working with an experienced trademark lawyer, you can help to ensure that...
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21
Mar

The Role of IP in Cyprus Startups: Key Considerations for Founders

March 21, 2022
As a startup founder in Cyprus, you likely have a lot on your plate. From developing your product or service to managing your team and securing funding, there’s no shortage of tasks to tackle. However, one area that shouldn’t be overlooked is intellectual property (IP) protection. IP is critical for startups, as it helps to...
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03
Mar

How to protect my brand internationally?

March 3, 2022
When it comes to the international protection of your brand, there are easy and smart ways which can be used. . The main international body which governs the international route of registrations is WIPO. However, not all countries of the countries adopt the relevant WIPO agreements. Therefore depending on the facts of each case and...
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18
Jan

How to validate my patent in Cyprus?

January 18, 2022
Once the EPO is granted designating Cyprus, then the patent must be validated in Cyprus accordingly. Validation of a European patent includes: a) Filing the relevant form b) accompanied by the translation in the Greek language of the European patent as published in the European Patent Bulletin, c) the translator’s affidavit and d) the PCT...
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04
Sep

EUIPO filings after Brexit.

September 4, 2021
Since 1 January 2021, EU trade marks (EUTMs) and EU Designs (RCDs)  are no longer protected rights in the UK. Under the Withdrawal Agreement Act, on the 1 January 2021, the  UKIPO created a parable UK trade mark and design for all right holders with an existing EUTM and RCD. Existing EUTMs and RCDs still...
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22
Feb

I have an EPO granted patent. And now what?

February 22, 2021
If the EPO examiners decide to grant a patent, and all fees have been paid and any claims translations filed, the decision is reported in the European Patent Bulletin. The decision to grant takes effect on the date of publication. What you have now got is a ‘bundle’ of individual national patents. After the EPO...
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05
Sep

I received Notification to renew my Trademark in Cyprus. What shall I do?

September 5, 2020
As per the new Trademark Law, each Cyprus trademark is protected for a period of 10 years since the application date, and can thereafter be renewed for unlimited periods of 10 years each. The Cyprus Trademark Office notifies the owners six months before the expiration of the protection of the mark . This is why...
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01
Jul

Cyprus implements new Trademark Law

July 1, 2020
On 5 June 2020 Cyprus voted in favour of its new Trademark Law which was subsequently published on 17 June 2020. The new Law can be found in Greek HERE. This milestone was achieved with the active involvement of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), which offered legal assistance throughout the process of drafting...
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13
Mar

"Έχω μια πατέντα! Βοήθησέ με να την προστατέψω!"

March 13, 2020
Είναι , ίσως, μια από τις πιο γνωστές αναφορές που ακούμε. Όσοι έχουν μια επιχειρηματική ιδέα, θεωρούν πως έχουν και πατέντα (ή μάλλον πιο σωστά “δίπλωμα ευρεσιτεχνίας”) και επομένως θέλουν να την κατοχυρώσουν. Είναι όμως έτσι; Κατ’ αρχάς θα πρέπει να εξηγήσουμε πως τα πνευματικά και βιομηχανικά δικαιώματα δεν κατοχυρώνουν γενικές ιδέες. Κατοχυρώνουν την έκφραση...
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02
Feb

Legal protection of Videogames

February 2, 2020
Unlike other creative industries, video games draw on the worlds of both technology and creativity. Intellectual Property (IP) rights are the main tools for the protection of all the main elements of a Videogame. In this IP-intensive industry, IP rights are associated both with the tools used to develop games and the content included in the...
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