A new law will be passed soon in the Cayman Islands making it mandatory to file a trademark registration application with the Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office (CIIPO). A significant change in the trademark law of the Cayman Islands Previously, … Read More
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The Hague’s “Apostille Convention” finally enters into force in Brazil
On December 2nd, 2015, Brazil acceded the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, also called the “Apostille Convention”, which abolishes the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents. This Convention entered into force on August 14th, 2016 in Brazil, thus … Read More
UDRP/URS proceedings: Where do you go?
Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings were established in 1999 to fight cybersquatting. More than 31,800 disputes have already been handled thanks to its efficiency. Five centres are entitled to receive UDRP complaints: the World Intellectual Property Organization … Read More
Tags: ACDR, ADNDRC, arbitration centres, Arbitration proceedings, CAC, ccTLDs, domain names, gTLDs, ICANN, MFSD, NAF, NewgTLDs, UDRP, URS, WIPO
ICANN improves trademark protection mechanisms in light of new gTLDs
An ICANN working group has been given the task of analyzing the trademark protection mechanisms in light of its new gTLDs program. The group will need to improve these mechanisms in order to provide better protection for trademark holders. A … Read More
Tags: defense, domain names, ICANN, protection, trademarks
A reform in Kenyan trademark law
Kenyan trademark law has recently undergone reform. The enactment of the Companies Act 2015 and Companies (General) Regulations 2015 has resulted in a change in practice for the Kenyan Industrial property Institute. The Institute now has the obligation to examine … Read More
Tags: Company name, Kenya, trademarks
Law Firms Playing a Leading Role in the SaaS Revolution
Sales of “Software as a service” (SaaS) packages are expected to grow by 20% to $106 billion in 2016. An increasing number of law firms are switching to these Cloud- based systems to cut costs, drive efficiencies and improve client … Read More
Why Start-Ups Need to Prioritise the Protection of Intellectual Property
Owners and managers of start-ups get so caught up in the setting up of their business, they often take their eye off the ball when it comes to intellectual property rights. But as many find to their cost, failing to … Read More
IPzen is hiring!
Sales Representative (Bilingual French/English) HARBOR TECHNOLOGIES, PARIS – FRANCE We’re looking for an experienced bilingual sales representative to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. Experience in B2B sales and solution selling is essential. Knowledge of the the legal sector … Read More
IPzen’s integrated invoicing system
Law firms of all sizes are increasingly turning to technology and Cloud-based software packages to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve customer satisfaction. Significant resources and time go into billing procedures, which is why more and more firms are switching … Read More
Protecting Your Trademarks Has Never Been Easier, thanks to IPzen’s Watch Services
Protecting a brand from misuse and fraud is a never ending process. There are now several ways in which trademarks and IP rights can be used by fraudsters for financial gain – so it’s important to always be one step … Read More
