Monday IPDate November 21, 2022

Patent news

EPO sets start of transitional measures to 1 January 2023

Aligning with the recently published implementation roadmap published by the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the EPO has decided to adjust the starting date of its transitional measures to 1 January 2023.

As of that date, patent applicants may file early requests for unitary effect and requests for a delay in issuing the decision to grant a European patent.

Trademark news

New Implementing Regulations of the Trademark Law Enter into Force in Romania

The Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications entered into force in Romania on October 7, 2022, which brings important change.

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