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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.
Designs or Models
Patents and Utility Models
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
Conclusions
Official Institutes
References