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Industrial Property Rights in the EU

Sep 11, 2024
Industrial Property Rights in the EU

The World Footwear is launching a new series of papers dedicated to innovation in the footwear and leather goods industry.

This document focuses on Industrial Property Rights in the European Union, and the challenges and opportunities that this issue poses. The publication aims to clarify key concepts, highlighting the issue's importance and providing guidance for companies considering registering intellectual property rights in the EU.

Published in September 2024.





Contents


Summary

General Overview

The importance of industrial property rights and their protection.
        Trademarks and logos
        Types of marks
        Absolute grounds for refusal in trademark registration
        The obligation to use the registered trademark (on pain of forfeiture)

Designs or Models
        Patents and Utility Models

European Patent for Unitary Effect (PEEU)

Conclusions

Official Institutes

References