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Unitary Patent Package: What to Expect?
Sep 2022 —
The ‘unitary patent package’ comprising the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to become a reality by early 2023.
Montenegro Amends Trademark and Patent Laws
Mar 2023 —
Amendments to the patent and trademark laws entered into force in Montenegro on January 18, 2023.
Kazakhstan Amends Several IP Laws, Introduces GI Protection
Jul 2022 —
On June 20, 2022, Kazakhstan adopted a set of amendments to several intellectual property laws introducing significant changes in the IP field, including the introduction of GI protection. The amendments will enter into force on August 21, 2022.
Ukrainian IPO Reorganizes and Transitions to UKRNOIPI, Online Filing System Re-Launched
Nov 2022 —
As part of the ongoing institutional reform of the Ukrainian intellectual property system, the Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute (Ukrpatent) functions have been transferred to the Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovations (UKRNOIPI).
Hungary Amends Trademark Act
Feb 2023 —
On January 1, 2023, Act LV amending several industrial property laws, including the Trademark Act, entered into force in Hungary. Act LV aims to fine-tune and amend certain aspects of various procedures before the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO).