Interbrand, started in 1974 with its approximately 40 offices around the globe, is one of the biggest and oldest brand consultancy companies around the world. Every year, Interbrand conducts and publishes various studies relating to brands, their value and the impact on companies and consumers. The most recent study published relates to the "Best Retail Brands 2013", which does not just give an in-depth sight, but, also and overview of different countries, including the USA: Weiterlesen über Best Retail Brands 2013

The International Trademark Association (INTA) and the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) organized the first Roundtable for qualified employees and staff. It was designed specifically for Paralegals and Trademark Administrators to learn the role, responsibilities and career of a U.S. paralegal and receive an update on the drafting of list of goods and services and an update of current issues at the DPMA. There were 70 participants. Speakers / Host : Barbara Preißner, Dr. Senta Bingener und Martin Sebene (DPMA) Guest Speaker: Karen Holme (Manager, Intellectual Property Sunkist Growers, Inc.) Moderator: Alexandra Dellmeier  (LexDellmeier IP Law Firm) We especially thank Karen Holme for coming from the US to this event. And, of course, we thank the DPMA for hosting this event at their Munich headquarters and making this Roundtable a very special event for everyone! Weiterlesen über INTA Roundtable in Munich on 14 March 2013

On July 1, 2013 Croatia, with its approx. 4.5 million inhabitants will become the 28th Member of the European Union (EU). Therefore, the EU will be enlarged for the seventh time since its establishment in the year 1957. What are the consequences for holders of Community Trademarks (CTMs) and Community Designs (CDs)? 1. Automatic extension of the CTMs and CDs to Croatia (same mechanism as with the previous EU Enlargements in 2004 and 2007). 2. Grandfathering of earlier rights. 3. Exceptional right to opposition: Weiterlesen über Croatia will join European Union on July 1, 2013 - Community Trademarks & Designs will then cover 28 countries

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has published an online tool revealing a short and up-to-date overview on intellectual property (IP) in various countries around the world, including legal information, laws and statistics relating to - trademarks - patents - designs, - copyrights. The Country Profile Database includes WIPO members as well as non-members. Weiterlesen über Country Profiles on Intellectual Property (IP) - WIPO online tool