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Montenegro Ratifies EPC, Amends Patent and Copyright Laws
Feb 2022 —
On December 29, 2021, Montenegro adopted the Law on Ratification of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, commonly known as the European Patent Convention (EPC), as well as amendments to the Patent Law and the Law on Copyright and Related Rights.
Uzbekistan Adopts Resolution Aiming to Improve its IP Protection System
May 2022 —
On April 26, 2022, Uzbekistan adopted the Resolution No. 221 introducing numerous changes and improvements in the field of intellectual property, to be implemented between 2022 and 2026.
Serbia Amends Patent Law
Feb 2022 —
Amendments to the Serbian Law on Patents entered into force on December 23, 2021 introducing important changes relating to Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) and utility models.
Uzbekistan Introduces Monetary Fines for IPR Infringement
Mar 2022 —
On February 3, 2022, Uzbekistan adopted amendments to the Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin; the Law on Company Names; and the Law on Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs.
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.