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09/03/2017 | Information
Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Counterfeiting and Piracy
Counterfeiting and piracy cost the U.S. economy between $200 billion and $250 billion per year, are responsible for the loss of 750,000 jobs, and pose a threat to health and safety. From DVDs and CDs, shampoo, and batteries to car parts, prescription drugs and electrical equipment, every product in... Read more
03/03/2017 | Information
The Interest of Foreign Applicants in Moldova Is Growing
More and more foreign applicants show interest in validation of European patents in Moldova. In all, 15 legal entities, of those who had filed a patent application with the European Patent Office (EPO) and checked that also want to validate their patents in the Republic of Moldova, have already... Read more
01/02/2017 | Information
Hague Guide for Users Revision
In January 2017, took place the latest revision of the Hague Guide for users (Guide to the International Registration of Industrial Designs). The information was published on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) website. The revision was made in the context of amendments made to the... Read more
27/01/2017 | Information
World Intellectual Property Day – April 26, 2017
Every year, on April 26, is marked the World Intellectual Property Day to learn more about the role of intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright) in encouraging innovation and creativity. World Intellectual Property Day theme in 2017 is: Innovation - Improving... Read more
15/12/2016 | Information
Latest Developments in the Functioning of the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks
In the framework of the 50th session of the Madrid Union convened by the General Assembly of WIPO Member States during the period 3-11 October 2016, there were taken several strategic decisions with regard to the evolution of the Madrid System. Besides the historic decision to freeze the Madrid... Read more
05/09/2016 | Information
New Mechanisms to support Patenting of Inventions and Plant Varieties Abroad
In conditions of transition to the innovative model of economic growth based on use of intellectual creation products, namely inventions and plant varieties, significantly increases the role of their legal protection, including by their patenting both in the country of origin and abroad. Thus,... Read more
10/08/2016 | Information
Franchising, an Advantageous Solution for Business Development
Franchising is a business development strategy, a form of commerce that connects a franchisor, owner of a trademark and holder of know-how, and an independent trader who is called franchisee. For the owner, franchising is a way to expand the business, and for the franchisee it is an opportunity to... Read more
20/06/2016 | Information
EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova will enter into force on 1 July this year
The decision on entry into force of the EU Association Agreements with the Republic of Moldova, beginning with 1 July, was approved at the seventh ministerial meeting of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) of May 23, 2016. Thus, the General Secretariat of the EU Council, as depository of the Association... Read more
06/06/2016 | Information
Update on Implementation of the New Madrid IT System (MIRIS)
On March 23, 2016, the International Bureau (IB) deployed the Madrid International Registrations Information System (MIRIS) - a modern IT platform, designed to support the ongoing operational needs of the Madrid System and to reinforce online services for users. Initially, it was anticipated that... Read more
19/05/2016 | Information
Hemp – A Contradictory Trademark Name
Often, people who want to register a trademark choose rather eccentric names, which do not always bring plausible results. A trademark of its kind is the figurative trademark , filed for registration through the international route, by a Swiss applicant for cosmetics, coffee, alcoholic drinks and... Read more
18/05/2016 | Information
Protection of External Appearance of Foodstuffs
A well-known quote says that first it is “eaten with the eyes”. The original, attractive external appearance of foodstuffs creates preconditions to contribute creatively in a sector that is constantly growing and developing. A foodstuff with a new and original design helps to differentiate it from... Read more
28/04/2016 | Information
The Significance and Recognition of Trademarks Notoriety in the Republic of Moldova
It is unimaginable, today, a world without trademarks, a world in which goods that surround us can be easily identified when we want to purchase them. Attachment to products and services is made through trademarks and quite often, it leads to individualization of trademark which, over time, can... Read more
28/03/2016 | Information
Top Applicants for International Trademark Registration Applications
The number of international trademark registration applications filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the Madrid System grew by 2.9%, reaching a record figure of 49,273 applications in 2015. Applications received from Australia and the United States constitute 90% of... Read more
05/02/2016 | Information
Doina Sulac has the most Applications for Registration of Objects protected by Copyright and Related Rights
The top of authors who submitted the most applications for registration of works with the State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI) is opened by Doina Sulac. The singer filed 45 applications for registration of musical works, mostly transmitted by inheritance from her father. The silver medal... Read more
29/01/2016 | Information
The Significance and Importance of Symbols that are found in Trademarks
Often we find the presence of symbols ® , TM or SM alongside reproductions, but we do not know their meaning. In fact, they show whether the trademark is registered or not. In accordance with Article 9(4) of the Law on the Protection of Trademarks, a trademark owner may place alongside a trademark... Read more
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