2020 Company News

New Trademark Law in Serbia Brings Significant Changes
Mar 2020 —
A new trademark law entered into force in Serbia on February 1, 2020 introducing important changes that further harmonize the country’s trademark legislation with the corresponding European Union law.
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.
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
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.
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.