The international ranking of intellectual property, IP Stars, edited by the prestigious Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) publishing house, has nominated ISERN as Firm of the Year in the Managing IP Awards 2023 in the categories: patent prosecution and trademark prosecution. This nomination is a recognition of the effort and work of all ISERN professionals and … Read more
The Unified Patent Court today published its decision on the provisional assignment of actions pending before the central division relating to patents in different sections of the International Patent Classification (IPC). As of June 1, 2023, pending actions in section A (Human Needs) of the IPC will be transferred to the Paris headquarters, while actions … Read more
When it comes to protecting inventions, it is important to be familiar with the different types of intellectual property (IP) titles available. Some may think that they are protected by a patent, but soon realise that they actually needed a utility model; others, meanwhile, do not know what type of protection is most suitable for … Read more
Have you ever wondered if the products you buy online are really authentic? The truth is that counterfeit products and scams exist in virtually every sector, and it’s important to know how to detect them. In this blog post, we will explain product counterfeiting, the various strategies for detecting it, and some potential solutions that … Read more
Spain offers several attractive advantages for patent owners looking to exploit their inventions. Firstly, Spain has a solid and well-established patent system, with a high level of compliance with intellectual property rights. Additionally, Spain is an active member of the European Union and the Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreements, ensuring effective protection of … Read more
Can you imagine a world without trademarks? These distinctive trademarks have made it possible for most of a manufacturer’s everyday products or services to be differentiated from those of others. Having different types of trademarks ensures a variety of products on offer and makes it easier for consumers to identify and buy their favourite items. … Read more
What is the unitary patent? It is a system for the protection of intellectual property rights in all the countries that have decided to join the Unified Patent Court Agreement. Currently, 17 states have ratified the treaty: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and … Read more
The truth is that legally registering a trademark in Spain might seem simple, as you only need to visit the website of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM). On their website you can carry out the corresponding procedures and then wait for the corresponding period of time to obtain your register. However, there are … Read more
First firm in EU international trademark applications Fuente: Robert Leading Once again this year, ISERN Patentes y Marcas leads one of the most important European rankings, that of EU trademark filings with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The ranking, created using official EUIPO data and compiled by Robert Reading, is led by firms working … Read more
Spain’s position on the unitary patent Spain is one of the few European Union states that are not part of the Unitary Patent (UPC) system and have not signed, nor ratified, the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court. As its name suggests, this agreement has created a Unified Patent Court (UPC), which has the competence … Read more