Archive: 20 May 2014

Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Term

Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Term

On 20th of February was issued a Common Communication on the Common Practice on the Acceptability of Classification Terms. The communication and the implemented change of practice is result of the issued on 19/06/2012 ruling of the Court  in Case C-307/10 “IP Translator”, giving the following answers to the referred questions: 1 – Directive 2008/95 must be interpreted as […]

Slovenia: Patent Applications Increase, Trademark And Design Applications Decrease In 2013

Slovenia: Patent Applications Increase, Trademark And Design Applications Decrease In 2013

The Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) has recently published its annual report for 2013, which includes statistics related to patents, designs and trademarks. According to the report, the total number of all patent applications increased compared to the previous year, which the SIPO explains as an increased interest of foreigners in the Slovenian market. The […]