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Flash 01-12
1 LAW
1.1 Parasitic copying and trade secrets
Commission publishes a study on unfair competition practices of "parasitic copying" and Commission publishes a study on legal protection of trade secrets
2 OFFICE PRACTICE
2.1 OHIM
EuroClass expands and Daily publication of RCD Recordals
2.2 WIPO
IP filings worldwide rebound in 2010 despite economic turmoil, WIPO Report shows growing demand for IP and Reform in Romania, EU membership and colour trade marks
3 CASE LAW
T-531/10 Vorfront The trade mark is descriptive, T-425/10 Mixfront The trade mark is descriptive, T-166/11 Infront The trade mark is descriptive, T-377/09 PASSIONATELY SWISS The trade mark is descriptive T-109/09 PROTIPLUS, PROTI, PROTIPOWER vs.PROTIVITAL Submission of evidence out of time, C-119/10 Filling of cans – Use of a sign similar to a trade mark
4 ECTA NEWS
EEPP Group hearing on the European Trade Mark system in the 21st century, 11 January 2012 in Brussels
Position Papers - October 2011
Position Papers - July 2011
- ECTA letter to OHIM President re Convergence Programme
Copies of surveys mentioned can be found at Harmonization Committee / Papers section
Position Papers - May 2011
Press Release
2011
OCTOBER
Association
MoreECTA, the European Communities Trade Mark Association, was formed in 1980.
ECTA numbers approximately 1.400 members, coming from all the Member States of the European Union with associate members from all over the world. It brings together all those persons practising professionally in the Member States of the European Community in the field of trade marks, designs and related IP matters. These professionals are lawyers, trade mark advisors, trade mark attorneys, in-house counsel and others who can be considered specialist practitioners in these areas.
ECTA’s secretariat is located at Rue des Colonies 18/24, 1000 Brussels (tel: +32 2 513 5285).
Committees
More- About Committees
- Anti-Counterfeiting Committee
- Advisory Committee
- Design Committee
- Geographical Indications Committee
- Harmonization Committee
- Internet Committee
- Law Committee
- Membership & Disciplinary Committee
- OHIM Link Committee
- Professional Affairs Committee
- Publications Committee
- ECTA House Style Guidelines
Other events
MoreECTA SEMINAR - CRUCIAL CHALLENGES FOR THE EUROPEAN TRADE MARK SYSTEM
Brussels, Belgium, 8 February 2012
In the framework of the Study on the overall functioning of the trade mark system in Europe and in view of the publication of the legislative package covering the Directive and Regulation on trade marks, ECTA will organize a seminar in Brussels on 8 February 2012 in the Silken Berlaymont hotel. The topics "territoriality of genuine use" and "class headings and means to facilitate clearance of the CTM register" will be discussed.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ROUND TABLE
Alicante, Spain, 16 February 2012
Join us with experts from Producers Associations, the OHIM and professional representatives for a lively discussion on GIs and the Community Trade Mark System!
GRUR-ECTA JOINT BRUSSELS WORKSHOP “EUROPEAN TRADE MARK SYSTEM(S) UNDER REVIEW – A FIRST SUMMARY OF THE NEW LEGAL FRAMEWORK”
Brussels, Belgium, 30 May 2012
GRUR and ECTA are pleased to invite you to a workshop on 30 May 2012 (from noon to 5pm) in Brussels at the Permanent Representation of the State of North-Rhine Westphalia to the European Union the workshop “European Trade Mark System(s) under review – A first summary of the new legal framework”. Please already mark your agenda. The detailed programme and registration form will be available in the coming weeks.
