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Supporting the launch  of e-filing in Ireland

Supporting the launch of e-filing in Ireland

Niamh Hall is a very familiar name in the European trade mark world. Not only is she a partner in FRKelly, a well know IP practice in the EU, and Ireland, but she’s an author and committed blogger on all things IP. Her day job keeps her busy, as does her role as President of […]

Ratification of Ireland of the 1991 Act of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

Ratification of Ireland of the 1991 Act of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

The Government of Ireland deposited its instrument of ratification of the 1991 Act of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants on December 8, 2011. The purpose of UPOV is to provide and promote an effective system of plant variety protection, with the aim of encouraging the development of new varieties […]

Minister Lenihan announces series of regional workshops for new businesses

Minister Lenihan announces series of regional workshops for new businesses

The Government is to target small business-owners, entrepreneurs and inventors with a series of workshops offering advice on how to turn ideas into new enterprises, according to the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Conor Lenihan TD. The free knowledge-sharing seminars, ‘Building a Business on Your Ideas’, will examine how to exploit business opportunities through […]