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Ukraine Introduces TSG Protection
Nov 2022 —
On September 7, 2022, a new law entered into force in Ukraine introducing the protection of the so-called “traditional specialities guaranteed” (TSGs), as well as changes regarding the protection of geographical indications (GIs).
Unitary Patent System Entry into Operation Delayed until June 1, 2023
Dec 2022 —
On December 2, 2023, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) announced that the Unitary Patent (UP) system’s entry into operation has been postponed from April 1 to June 1, 2023, while the start of the sunrise period has been postponed fr
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).
Montenegro Amends Trademark and Patent Laws
Mar 2023 —
Amendments to the patent and trademark laws entered into force in Montenegro on January 18, 2023.
New Copyright Law Enters into Force in Moldova
Nov 2022 —
On October 9, 2022, the new copyright and related rights law entered into force in Moldova, aiming to transpose several EU directives in the field of copyright into national legislation and generally improve the copyright protection system in the country.