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October 2023 | Bulletin num.159 |
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Developments in EU Legislation - Design ProtectionThe Council of Ministers of the European Union (EU), which met in Brussels last September under the chair of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, has approved its General Guidelines on the revision of EU design protection legislation, the first update of the law in more than twenty years. This legislative package, which is still going through the European Parliament, will bring the rules into line with the digital and ecological transitions and aims to make design protection more accessible and efficient in the EU, a sector that accounts for almost 16% of GDP and 14% of jobs in the Union. Registered and protected industrial design contributes decisively to the commercial strategy, competitiveness and internationalization of companies. Therefore, the decision taken under the Spanish Presidency will benefit companies, especially SMEs and consumers. On the other hand, the EU Council has adopted a regulation on the protection of geographical indications for artisanal and industrial products. When in force, Geographical Indications (GIs) for industrial products linked to a geographical area of production (such as cutlery from Albacete, glass from Bohemia or porcelain from Limoges) will enjoy protection similar to that of food or beverages. More information Models and drawings https://www.consilium.europa.eu/es/meetings/compet/2023/09/25/ https://www.oepm.es/es/disenios/ Geographical Indications
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Table of contentsForum of Public Representatives. Seville, October 18 and 19, 2023The SPTO and the EOI Foundation sign an agreement to carry out activities within the framework of the Fernández-Nóvoa Chair of Innovation and Industrial Property for the next 4 yearsThe Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism brings together institutions, companies and associations at the National Congress of Industry and SMEsPublication of video tutorials on the changes introduced in national trademark laws by the transposition and implementation of Directive (EU) 2015/2436Andalucía TRADE and OEPM MeetingBlog50 años del Convenio de la Patente Europea y su influencia en el sistema de patentes español |