IP News Eastern Europe: Domains

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.
Kyrgyzstan Amends Patent Law
Jul 2023 —
Amendments to Kyrgyzstan’s Law on Patents entered into force on April 7, 2023, introducing several important changes.
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.
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.
Further Changes to Madrid System Regulations Enter into Force
Mar 2023 —
Further amendments to the Regulations under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement entered into force on February 1, 2023, following recent changes