News & Reports
Registration for the 2023 AIPPI World Congress is open
Don’t wait to register with the attractive Early Bird Discount until 6 July and join us in Istanbul on 22-25 October. We cannot wait to see you there!
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The 2023 AIPPI World Congress comes to Istanbul, the crossroads of Europe and Asia
I hope you will join me and IP professionals from around the world for networking, a high quality educational programme, lively debate and constructive, relevant and topical resolutions on IP laws at the 2023 AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul, to be held 22-25 October 2023! Registration opens on Tuesday 9 May 2023, so secure your spot and book now.
The Second Young AIPPI Members Summit
As we make our way into the middle of 2023, AIPPI is pleased to be hosting the second Young AIPPI Members Summit – a virtual event to bring all the Young AIPPI Members together! The Summit is the must-attend online event for all up-and-coming IP experts, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you in June!
Plausibility Doctrine Found Implausible
The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office issued its decision in G2/21 on 23 March 2023.
Brazilian IPO intends to include an examination process for recognition of acquired distinctiveness (secondary meaning)
The Brazilian Industrial Property Office (“INPI”) has recently published its Strategic Planning which includes nine projects and milestones for the next four years (2023 – 2026). Among its projects, the INPI intends to include an examination process to recognize acquired distinctiveness (secondary meaning).