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28-Oct-08 -
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to join the European Patent Organisation
On October 28, 2008 the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (MK) deposited its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC).
23-Oct-08 -
Software patents at the European Patent Office (EPO): referral from the President of the EPO to the Enlarged Board of Appeal
The President of the EPO, Mrs. Alison Brimelow, has referred a number of questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal regarding the patentability of programs for computers under the European Patent Convention (EPC).
01-Sep-08 -
Implementation in Germany of the “Enforcement Directive” of 29 April 2004
On 1 September 2008, the "Act on Improving Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights" entered into force in Germany, thus implementing the European Directive 2004/48/EC ("Enforcement Directive").
01-Sep-08 -
Important Changes to International Trademarks
Repeal of the "Safeguard Clause" when Applying for International Trademarks Under the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol
01-Aug-08 -
Hoffmann · Eitle welcomes new European Patent Attorneys
Munich, August 2008 – Hoffmann · Eitle is proud to announce that four of its young colleagues have passed the European Qualifying Examination 2008.
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