Protection Of State Emblems Under Article 6ter Of The Paris Convention

Article 6ter of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of 1883 (which is amended and revised time to time), was introduced into the convention by the Revision Conference of The Hague in 1925. The purpose of Article 6ter of the Paris Convention is to offer a degree of legal protection to armorial bearings, flags and other state emblems as well as official signs of States and hallmarks indicating control and warranty […]

By | March 28th, 2018 ||

How To Negotiate A Transfer Or Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights In Ecuador?

The success or failure of a sale, purchase, license or franchise of an intellectual property right relies in having an effective assessment of the intangible asset and follow the recommendations and assess the possible risks when acquiring the intellectual property right, only this way, corporations can positively guaranty an investment.

It is important for the parties to have an economic assessment of the intellectual property right to be negotiated, and that such right is registered […]

By | March 27th, 2018 ||

China To Restructure The State Intellectual Property Office

China plans to restructure the State Intellectual Property Office to strengthen protection of intellectual property rights, according to the State institutional reform plan of the State Council.

The office will incorporate part of functions of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC), and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, to solve problems including separated administration and overlapping enforcement. The new agency will be responsible for facilitating the construction of an IPR […]

By | March 26th, 2018 ||