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Unitary Patent Package: What to Expect?
Sep 2022 —
The ‘unitary patent package’ comprising the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to become a reality by early 2023.
New Law on Trade Secrets Enters into Force in Kosovo
Jul 2022 —
Kosovo’s new Law on the Protection of Trade Secrets, which entered into force on June 14, 2022, is largely harmonized with the Directive (EU) 2016/943 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure.
Hungary Amends Trademark Act
Feb 2023 —
On January 1, 2023, Act LV amending several industrial property laws, including the Trademark Act, entered into force in Hungary. Act LV aims to fine-tune and amend certain aspects of various procedures before the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO).
Kazakhstan Amends Several IP Laws, Introduces GI Protection
Jul 2022 —
On June 20, 2022, Kazakhstan adopted a set of amendments to several intellectual property laws introducing significant changes in the IP field, including the introduction of GI protection. The amendments will enter into force on August 21, 2022.
Romania Implements SPC Manufacturing Waiver
Oct 2022 —
On August 22, 2022, the Romanian Intellectual Property Office issued Order No. 84/2022 implementing the supplementary protection certificate (SPC) manufacturing waiver introduced by EU Regulation 2019/933.