What to do in case of receiving a provisional refusal notice from OSIM?
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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.
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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 […]
Trademark renewal as a key element of success
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According to Law no. 84/1998 on trademarks and geographical indications, republished, the registration of a trademark takes effect from the date of the regulatory filing of the trademark and has a validity of 10 years. After the expiry of this period, renewal of the trademark becomes an essential step in the management and protection of […]
How to choose a strong brand/trademark?
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The success of your business can be an indication that your brand is commercially strong, as the nature of a brand, especially its relative strength or weakness, will have a direct influence on its market performance and scope of legal protection. A ‘strong’ trade mark is a trade mark which has a highly distinctive character, […]
Elvis Presley versus BrewDog: How far would you go to protect your brand?
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As consumers, we meet a multitude of well-known brands in the food and beverage sector on a daily basis. Whether it’s choosing cereal or morning coffee, or choosing specific ingredients and garnishes for the evening meal. It therefore goes without saying that intellectual property protection for your food and drink business is vital, as it […]
The Forbidden Fruit of Intellectual Property: When a Universal Symbol Comes into Dispute
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Apple v. Fruit Union Suisse Case When you think of tech company Apple, do you think of that iconic logo — the silhouette of an apple with a bite out? Well, Apple owns the trademark for this logo, which means it has the exclusive right to use it. In Switzerland, the company is now trying […]
Moka coffee maker: How a registered design revolutionized coffee ritual.
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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 […]
Why use the services of an Intellectual Property Counsel ?
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The Intellectual Property Counsel is a person specialized in the field of intellectual property, who attended State Office for Inventions and Trademarks ( OSIM ) courses in the field and is part of the National Chamber of Industrial Property Advisors in Romania. Proceedings before intellectual property authorities require increased attention and a thorough knowledge base […]
Advantages of EU Trademarks over National Trademarks
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Trademark rights have a territorial character, meaning that protection will be in force only in the country where the trademark is registered. If you want your mark to be protected in several EU countries, a good option is to apply for a European Union trade mark (EUTM), which is registered by the European Union Intellectual […]
Brexit: What happens to the EU Trademarks registered in the UK?
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The EU and the UK have agreed in principle that there should be transitional regime lasting until the end of 2020, during which EU law will continue to apply in the UK. At present there are four types of registered trade mark which provide protection in the UK: UK national trade marks, EU trade marks, […]