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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.
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.
Serbia Amends Patent Law
Nov 2019 —
The amendments to the Serbian Law on Patents, which further harmonize the Serbian law with EU legislation, were adopted on September 17, 2019 and entered into force on September 26, 2019.
Eurasian Patent Organization to Introduce Eurasian Design Patents
Nov 2019 —
On September 9, 2019, the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) member states adopted the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention, introducing the Eurasian system of protection for industrial design patents, along with the already existing regional protect
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.