Legal news blog: changes, litigation and trends - ABECSA

In the field of intellectual property, keeping up with the latest legal news is vital for any company or professional in the industry.

From legislative changes to high-profile litigation and emerging trends, each new development can have a significant impact on patent and commercial symbol management.

This category of our blog provides a summary of recent legal developments and their relevance to practitioners and businesses.

Legislative updates and legal news on intellectual property

Keeping up to date with the latest legal news is more than a necessity; it is a strategic advantage that can determine success in the protection and management of intellectual assets.

Reforms and new laws

The laws governing intellectual property rights are constantly evolving. We will discuss the most recent reforms and how they affect both patent holders and business identifier owners. Understanding these changes is crucial to ensuring the protection and strategic use of intellectual property.

Recent litigation and its implications

IP litigation can set important precedents that shape the future of the industry. Here we analyze some of the most significant patent and trademark cases, drawing out key lessons and effective defensive strategies.

Global trends in intellectual property

By staying abreast of current legal news, companies and practitioners can anticipate changes, adjust strategies and ensure a strong position in the IP landscape.

International movements and their impact

The global environment greatly influences intellectual property practices. This segment focuses on international trends, including cooperation agreements, standards of protection and their influence on the local and international market.

Technological advances and intellectual property

Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds and with it the legal considerations related to intellectual property. We will explore through legal news how recent innovations are reshaping protection strategies and the prospects for negotiating and enforcing intellectual property rights.


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INVALIDITY OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

INVALIDITY OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

Since the entry into force of the amendment to the Trademark Law 17/2001 processed through Royal Decree-Law 23/2018, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office has been given the capacity to resolve in administrative proceedings some actions by which the invalidity of a previously registered trademark is directly requested. It enters into force on January 14, 2023, as determined by final provision 7 of the aforementioned Royal Decree-Law, incorporated as Additional Provision One of the aforementioned Trademark Law. In the past, these...

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EXPRESS REVOCATION AND TACIT REVOCATION OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

Express revocation and tacit revocation of registered trademarks

Since the entry into force of the amendment to the Trademark Law 17/2001 processed through the channel of Royal Decree-Law 23/2018, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office has been given the ability to resolve administratively some procedures by which the revocation for lack of use of a previously registered trademark is instigated directly. It enters into force on January 14, 2023, as determined by final provision 7 of the aforementioned Royal Decree-Law, incorporated as Additional Provision One of the aforementioned...

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brexit united kingdom impact european intellectual property rights trade marks patents designs
brexit united kingdom impact european intellectual property rights trade marks patents designs

Impact of the UK BREXIT on European Intellectual Property Rights

The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU), materialized its separation (BREXIT) on February 1st, 2020.The exit agreement signed by both parties established a transitional period extended until December 31st, 2020, during which the future relationship between the two territories were negotiated.Thus, in the field of industrial property, the changes and consequences after January 1st, 2021 will mainly be as follows: Patents (European Patents at the EPO) European Patents are not affected by Brexit, as the European Patent Convention is...

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