In 2004, a trademark opposition procedure was introduced in Benelux. Now, 3.5 years later, a large number of opposition proceedings are pending and a number of opposition decisions have been issued.
Continue readingAn interesting proposal for low-cost validity analysis during the priority year
Continue readingFrance has recently ratified the London Protocol. As a result, the protocol will finally come into force soon, probably in the spring of 2008.
Continue readingAs mentioned in our newsletter of June 2006, the EPC2000 will enter into force on 13 December 2007.
Continue readingThe changes in the European Patent Convention, generally known under the name EPC2000, will enter into force on 13 December 2007.
Continue readingThe Groningen office of VEREENIGDE is relocating as of 7 December 2007 to a location slightly further up the road.
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