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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
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).
Ukraine Adopts New Copyright Law
Feb 2023 —
A new Law on Copyright and Related Rights entered into force in Ukraine on January 1, 2023. This is the first major copyright legislation change in Ukraine since 1993, introducing numerous important changes. Most of the novelties are intended to harmonize local legislation with that of the EU.
Romania Amends Trademark Law
Dec 2022 —
On December 13, 2022, Romania adopted amendments to its trademark law enabling the Romanian Intellectual Property Office to handle revocation and invalidation applications as of January 14, 2023. Such applications are currently handled by the Bucharest Tribunal.
Montenegro Amends Trademark and Patent Laws
Mar 2023 —
Amendments to the patent and trademark laws entered into force in Montenegro on January 18, 2023.