Legal Protection for Trademark and Utility Model in Eurasia
The Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) is considering introducing a regional Unified Eurasian Trademark and a regional Utility Model for Eurasia, so as to boost exports and economic integration and cooperation within the Eurasian region. This was announced on 26 of June 2024 at a session of the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum by Grigory Ivliev, President of the EAPO.
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Eurasian Patent Organization's 2023 Annual Report
The Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) issued an Annual Report highlighting a year of growth and progress despite economic challenges.
The figures for 2023 are eloquent: 3,689 received applications and a 7% growth in valid patents, 3,787 granted patents, with a 50% increase in patents granted to applicants from Eurasian Patent Convention (EAPC) Contracting States. The Eurasian Industrial Design System saw a 58% increase in applications, expanding to 26 states.
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