2020 Company News

Bulgaria: New Law on Trademarks and GIs Brings Important Changes
Dec 2019 —
A new law on trademarks and geographical indications entered into force in Bulgaria on December 17, 2019.
Ukraine: Changes Concerning Customs Enforcement of IP Rights
Dec 2019 —
The amendments to Ukraine’s Customs Code related to customs enforcement of intellectual property rights entered into force on November 14, 2019.
Slovenia: Plain Tobacco Packaging Obligatory as of January 1, 2020
Jan 2020 —
Upon expiration of the transitional period, the plain packaging provisions of the Act on the Restriction on the Use of Tobacco and Related Products (“Tobacco Act”) became applicable in Slovenia on January 1, 2020.
Serbia Adopts New Trademark Law, Introduces Opposition System
Jan 2020 —
On January 24, 2020, the Serbian National Assembly adopted a new trademark law, which enters into force on February 1, 2020 and introduces the trademark opposition system, which will exist alongside the current ex officio examination on absolute and relative grounds.
Ukraine Amends GI Law
Dec 2019 —
Amendments to the Ukrainian Law on Geographical Indications were adopted on September 20, 2019 and will enter into force on January 1, 2020. The changes bring the Ukrainian law in line with Regulation (EU) No.