Manolo Blahnik and the legal dispute in China: The “trademark squatting” phenomenon.
Manolo Blahnik, the British luxury footwear brand, became famous thanks to its fans among celebrities and frequent appearances in the series “Sex and the City”. Founded by Spanish designer Manolo Blahnik, the brand is recognized for the elegance of its shoes, becoming a symbol of refinement in women’s fashion. However, for more than two decades, […]
Trademark Translation for Global Expansion.
Most of the trademarks that our intellectual property agency works with on a daily basis are registered with OSIM for protection in Romania and with the EUIPO, which provides coverage in all 27 member states of the European Union. Trademarks can be in any language, but the most common are in English, Romanian or are […]
What to do in case of receiving a provisional refusal notice from OSIM?
Obtaining a trademark can be a crucial step to the success of a business. However, sometimes the applicant may receive a notice of provisional refusal from OSIM (State Office for Inventions and Trademarks), signaling that your application does not meet certain legal conditions. In such situations, it is essential to address this issue appropriately, taking […]
Practical aspects regarding the assignment of the trademark registered at EUIPO. Total vs. partial assignment.
Assignment of a trademark is the process by which the owner of a trademark transfers ownership rights over it to another party. The transfer of rights may be made for consideration (against a price), free of charge, or by donation or will. This process may involve the assignment of the trade mark in its entirety […]
Can a person’s face become a trademark?
Over time, people have registered as a trademark all sorts of signs: from the simplest to the most unimaginable words, shapes, drawings, even sounds. To date, more than two million trade marks have been registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), so anyone who wants to register a new trade mark that is […]
Moka coffee maker: How a registered design revolutionized coffee ritual.
Today, in September 5th, the world of design and innovation gathers in a remarkable event in the vibrant city of Berlin. The fourth edition of the DesignEuropa Awards (DEA), organised by EUIPO, takes place here. This prestigious event celebrates excellence in design for holders of registered Community Designs (RCDs) across the European Union. DesignEuropa’s jury […]
Intellectual Property in Software Protection
The software industry thrives on innovation and the developers are constantly moving forward, pushing the boundaries of what we think is possible. But even despite the creativity displayed by developers all over the world, there are a few bad apples that present potential risk to everyone. So how do we protect ourselves? In this article […]
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) systems have been designed to incentivize human innovation and creation. Until very recently such innovation and creation was one of the defining characteristics of the human species. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly driving important developments in technology and business. It is being employed across a wide range of industries with impact on […]
Intellectual Property – Industrial Property and Copyright
In the material bellow you will find a brief introduction in intellectual property, industrial property (what is the difference between them?) and copyright. Industrial property legislation is part of the wider body of law known as intellectual property (IP) which refers broadly to the creations of the human mind. IP rights protect the interests of […]
What is Intellectual Property?
Names of products/brands, inventions, design/appearance of products or artistic works can be all protected by various types of intellectual property, namely: registration of trademarks, patents, copyrights and industrial designs. Using different IPRs (intellectual property rights), one can avoid the unauthorised use or copying of certain data, as well as the possible confusion or suspicion among […]
