News & Reports

Find below AIPPI’s latest news, activities organised by the National and Regional Groups and articles from the AIPPI Newsletters.

The AIPPI Committees on Pharma and IP & Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge combine their forces for a Webinar Series

Mark 12 June (13:00-14:15 CEST) in your calendar! Join us for a deep dive into the topic of ‘WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Patent Disclosure Requirement of Genetic Resources – aftermath and future prospect’.

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AIPPI Position Paper on New Genomic Technique (NGT) Plant Patenting Proposal of the European Parliament

Standing Committee on Biotechnology and Plant Varieties

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Invitation to the General Assembly & ExCo II on statutes and regulations

In accordance with Article 6 of the Statutes we have the honour of inviting you on behalf of the Bureau of AIPPI to the GENERAL ASSEMBLY & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Session II) ON STATUTES and REGULATIONS to be held on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 GMT +8

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Job application for Executive Director of AIPPI

We would like to inform you of the resignation of Ms Judith Willert, as Executive Director (“ED”) of AIPPI. AIPPI is looking for a new Executive Director, apply now!

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Debbie Davis

2024 Young AIPPI Member Summit  

The 3rd edition of the Young AIPPI Member Summit took place across 25-26 June 2024. It is one of the feature events for the Young Members, providing opportunities for learning and creating connections, in advance of the upcoming AIPPI Congress in Hangzhou in October. 

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The McDonald’s Case | Even Major Brands Must Prove Trade Mark Use

McDonald's has lost its EU trade mark 'Big Mac' for chicken sandwiches and poultry products in classes 29 and 30 and related restaurant services in class 42 after five years of non-use, following a judgment of the General Court of the EU of 5 June 2024 (T-58/23).

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