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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.
Serbian Court Issues Interesting Decision in UGG Boots Case
Nov 2021 —
PETOŠEVIĆ Serbia recently represented Serbian footwear retailer Obuća Metro in a lawsuit filed against them by the U.S. footwear distributor Deckers Outdoor Corporation, the owner of the UGG brand.
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.
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.
Kosovo Adopts New Laws on Patents, Designs, Semiconductor Topographies
Mar 2022 —
The new patent and industrial design laws entered into force in Kosovo on February 4 and February 5, 2022, respectively, while the new law on the protection of semiconductor topographies entered into force on January 17, 2022.