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Ukraine Adopts New Copyright Law
Feb 2023 —
A new Law on Copyright and Related Rights entered into force in Ukraine on January 1, 2023. This is the first major copyright legislation change in Ukraine since 1993, introducing numerous important changes. Most of the novelties are intended to harmonize local legislation with that of the EU.
Ukraine Adopts Amendments Strengthening IP Rights Protection
Jun 2023 —
The Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Strengthening the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights entered into force on April 15, 2023, amending several IP-related laws and the Civil Procedure and Commercial Codes.
Georgia Amends Patent Law
Aug 2023 —
Amendments to the Georgian patent law, which entered into force on June 2, 2023, were necessary for the validation agreement between Georgia and the European Patent Organization (EPO) to enter into force.
Hungarian IPO Tightens Criteria for Authorized IP Representatives
Jun 2023 —
As of May 1, 2023, the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) changed its practice regarding the examination of legality of the activities of persons acting as representatives in industrial property cases.
PETOŠEVIĆ Successfully Handles Two .GE Domain Name Disputes
May 2023 —
PETOŠEVIĆ recently represented an American technology and e-commerce company in two administrative proceedings related to two infringing Georgian domain names before the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.