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Canada
10 March 2009 New Practice Notice in Opposition comes into effect in Canada on 31 March 2009
Australia
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Bulgaria
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Denmark
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Kyrgyzstan
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Latvia
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Moldova
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Romania
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Singapore
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Spain
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Switzerland
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
United States
20 March 2009 Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks enters into force
Venezuela
20 March 2009 Reply to third party oppositions mandatory in Venezuela to avoid abandonment
European Union
20 March 2009 CTM fee reduction backed by Member States
Turkey
20 March 2009 Trade Mark Law reform in Turkey
European Union
30 March 2009 CTM fee cut early May
European Union
27 March 2009 Codified version of Community trade mark Regulation
Moldova
30 March 2009 Moldova changes fees for registration of marks
Canada
7 April 2009 New Practice Notice in Opposition in effect in Canada
Germany
7 April 2009 German ‘Streetball’ decision on distinctiveness of a trademark
European Union
7 April 2009 Community trademark fees down 40% from 1 May 2009
Turkey
14 April 2009 Change of trademark fees in Turkey
Ethiopia
14 April 2009 Trademark proclamation in Ethiopia
Morocco
17 April 2009 Morocco ratifies Trademark Law Treaty
South Africa
27 April 2009 South African guidelines on trademarks
Mexico
4 May 2009 Mexican database for trademarks online
Germany
11 May 2009 German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) extends its webservice DPMAregister
Ukraine
15 May 2009 Ukraine accedes to Vienna Agreement
Uganda
15 May 2009 New search system of Ugandan trademarks
Serbia and Montenegro
15 May 2009 Regulation on registration of geographical indications in Montenegro
Russian Federation
15 May 2009 Russia tackles abuse of revocation procedures
Romania
15 May 2009 Romania introduces fees for publication of trademark applications
Estonia
5 June 2009 Estonia ratifies Singapore Treaty
Switzerland
26 May 2009 Switzerland protects pure melody trademark
Dominica
26 May 2009 1999 law finally in force in Dominica
Argentina
5 June 2009 Rules for denomination of origin in Argentina
Spain
8 June 2009 No protection Spanish domain names under unfair competition law
Mexico
3 July 2009 Free search facilities at Mexican IMPI
European Union
23 June 2009 European Court of Justice criteria on 'bad faith'
Venezuela
17 June 2009 New requirements in Venezuela for trademark protection
Uganda
23 June 2009 Ninth Edition of Nice Classification enters into force in Uganda
European Union
23 June 2009 New Madrid fees for EU designations in August
Egypt
23 June 2009 Egypt accedes to Madrid Protocol
Romania
3 July 2009 Romanian PTO limits turn-around for trademark searches
Oman
3 July 2009 Individual fee declaration by Oman
Switzerland
3 July 2009 IPO Switzerland to increase filing fee by 57 percent
Finland
3 July 2009 Registrations under Madrid Protocol in Finnish database
Japan
7 July 2009 Faster trademark examination in certain cases in Japan
Canada
13 July 2009 Canada changes practice in opposition procedures
United Kingdom
13 July 2009 New trademark fees and services in the UK
Uganda
10 July 2009 Rectification of news item: "Uganda has adopted the Ninth Edition of the Nice Classification" (7 July 2009)
United Kingdom
20 July 2009 New trade mark fees and services in UK from 1 October 2009
Australia
17 July 2009 Australia: person applying to register a trade mark must be the owner of the mark
South Korea
17 July 2009 2010 Revisions to the Korean Trademark Act
European Union
28 July 2009 Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks
New Zealand
3 August 2009 Changes to the online process for trade mark applications in New Zealand
European Union
17 August 2009 Fees for trademark registrations in EU change
United Kingdom
31 August 2009 UK IPO publishes tribunal practice notice on defences in trademark opposition proceedings
Serbia
31 August 2009 Serbian Draft Law on Geographical Indications up for discussion
Syria
31 August 2009 Syrian 2007 Trademarks Law Amended
Thailand
11 September 2009 Amendments must tackle counterfeiting in Thailand
Peru
11 September 2009 Peru accedes to Trademark Law Treaty
European Union
14 September 2009 OHIM updates Manual of Trade Mark Practice
Syria
18 September 2009 New procedures for trademark renewal in Syria
Germany
18 September 2009 Changes in practice as to trademark application in Germany
United States
21 September 2009 Changes in USPTO Notices of Publication in trademark applications
United States
28 September 2009 'Shoud have known' no longer fraud criterium in U.S. trademark cases
Spain
28 September 2009 E-filing in batches in Spain
European Union
28 September 2009 Google Adwords 'not infringement' says ECJ Advocate General
United States
2 October 2009 USPTO issues trademark examination guides on deceptiveness refusals
Greece
2 October 2009 Greece amends time-bar for unfair competition claims
New Zealand
5 October 2009 New status description for trademark applications in New Zealand
Moldova
5 October 2009 Moldovan regulation on trademarks into force
Libya
12 October 2009 Libya amends trademark law
Syria
12 October 2009 Syria waives Boycott Declaration request
European Union
12 October 2009 Reputation in one member state is enough for EU protection trademark
Mozambique
2 November 2009 Five-yearly filing of Declaration of Intention to Use advised in Mozambique
United States
2 November 2009 Changes in requirements for trademark cases at USPTO
European Union
6 November 2009 OHIM to launch a products/services similarity database
United States
13 November 2009 USA: Party seeking to cancel a registered mark must prove lack of distinctiveness
Mexico
20 November 2009 New system for filing trademark applications in Mexico
Argentina
20 November 2009 First scent mark registered in Argentina
European Union
23 November 2009 OHIM practice statement on third-party observations
European Union
23 November 2009 TMview test version goes live
Spain
23 November 2009 Changes in electronic filing of trademarks in Spain
Germany
23 November 2009 English language documents on DPMA's website
United Arab Emirates
30 November 2009 UAE changes collection of trademark fees
European Union
30 November 2009 Protection of European GIs in South Korea
South Korea
30 November 2009 Protection of European GIs in South Korea
European Union
30 November 2009 CTM Bulletin goes daily
Belarus
30 November 2009 New Belarus law on trademarks and service marks
Jordan
4 December 2009 Jordanian trademark fees soaring
European Union
11 December 2009 ‘.eu’ domain now available in Greek and Cyrillic script
European Union
11 December 2009 Electronic-only CTM certificates
Madrid Union
11 December 2009 Classification agreement OHIM and WIPO
European Union
11 December 2009 Classification agreement OHIM and WIPO
Libya
18 December 2009 Changes in filing trademark applications in Libya
European Union
18 December 2009 Opposition and revocation proceedings independent of each other
Azerbaijan
28 December 2009 Trademarks and geographical denominations gazette in Azerbaijan
Japan
28 December 2009 Japan issues examination guidelines for trademarks
Australia
28 December 2009 New phase in collaboration IP Australia and IPO New Zealand
New Zealand
28 December 2009 New phase in collaboration IP Australia and IPO New Zealand
Austria
28 December 2009 Fast trademark opposition procedure introduced in Austria
Switzerland
28 December 2009 Swiss guidelines for trademarks change
Ghana
28 December 2009 Fee changes in Ghana
Spain
28 December 2009 Spanish Court cannot order transfer of domain name
Portugal
4 January 2010 Online trademark application possible in Portugal
Canada
8 January 2010 Canadian trademark news by mail
European Union
18 January 2010 OHIM view on future of trademarks published
Syria
25 January 2010 Syria extends refusal period under Madrid Protocol
Ethiopia
25 January 2010 Ethiopia plans introduction of GI legislation
Switzerland
25 January 2010 Registration in bad faith no argument in Swiss opposition proceedings
European Union
25 January 2010 OHIM launches new version of MyPage
Uzbekistan
25 January 2010 Extensions for office action replies shortened in Uzbekistan
Jordan
29 January 2010 Expected reduction of trademark fees in Jordan
Australia
1 February 2010 Change of exchange rate in Australia for international trade marks filed under Madrid Protocol
Canada
5 February 2010 E-filing and decisions webpage in Canada
European Union
5 February 2010 Germany and Sweden take steps to join common classification database
Germany
5 February 2010 Germany and Sweden take steps to join common classification database
Sweden
5 February 2010 Germany and Sweden take steps to join common classification database
European Union
5 February 2010 OHIM statement on controversial BOIP decision
Sweden
5 February 2010 Swedish practice of examining trademark applications against earlier rights maintained in new law
Latvia
5 February 2010 Trademark database in Latvia
Denmark
16 February 2010 Three new offices integrated in EuroClass
European Union
16 February 2010 Three new offices integrated in EuroClass
Malta
16 February 2010 Three new offices integrated in EuroClass
Switzerland
16 February 2010 Three new offices integrated in EuroClass
European Union
16 February 2010 Update of OHIM manual of practice
United States
16 February 2010 More electronic notices at USPTO
Jordan
16 February 2010 Trademark fee reduction in Jordan
European Union
16 February 2010 Appeal in controversial ONEL case
Italy
19 February 2010 Unfair competition law provides IP protection in Italy
Tunisia
19 February 2010 Tunisia changes trademark procedures
United States
19 February 2010 Accelerated case resolution for trademark oppositions cancellations
Hong Kong
23 February 2010 Hong Kong update trademarks registry work manual
Greece
23 February 2010 Book titles not registrable as trademark in Greece
Oman
23 February 2010 WIPO fees for Oman change
Australia
23 February 2010 WIPO fees for Australia change
United Arab Emirates
23 February 2010 UAE amends Resolution for collection trademark fees
United Kingdom
23 February 2010 Practice notice UK Company Names Tribunal
Italy
23 February 2010 Italian protection for CTM runs from application date
Macedonia
2 March 2010 Macedonia changes trademark filing fees
Slovakia
2 March 2010 New trademark law in Slovakia
Montenegro
2 March 2010 Regulation regarding Montenegro domain enters into force
New Zealand
2 March 2010 Change in time for filing a notice of opposition in New Zealand
Switzerland
2 March 2010 Switzerland improves trademark classification website
Netherlands
5 March 2010 The Netherlands accedes to the Singapore Treaty
Ukraine
5 March 2010 Ukraine ratifies the Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks
Slovakia
5 March 2010 Slovakia withdraws Acceptance Made Under Rule 34(2)(b)
Hong Kong
9 March 2010 Hong Kong to issue notices of deficiency for trademark applications filed without payment of fee
Hungary
9 March 2010 Hungary Patent Office finds proof of genuine use of Community Trademark not sufficient if mark is used only in one country
New Zealand
5 March 2010 Significant change in granting extensions of time in trademark proceedings in New Zealand
Bulgaria
5 March 2010 Radical changes to the Trademark Law proposed in Bulgaria
European Union
16 March 2010 OHIM updates its Manual of Trade Mark Practice
Italy
16 March 2010 Italy publishes Implementing Regulation of Italian Industrial Property Code without a timetable for implementation
Denmark
16 March 2010 Danes concur with Benelux and Hungarians on ONEL
European Union
19 March 2010 OHIM proposes change on opposition suspensions and extensions
United States
29 March 2010 US Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 signed into law
Dominica
29 March 2010 Dominica issues notice on events that need to be published
Paraguay
29 March 2010 Paraguay creates a customs trademark registry
Romania
29 March 2010 Romanian trademark law becomes compliant with European trademark law
European Union
29 March 2010 ECJ delivers decision in closely-watched Google AdWords case
Bulgaria
9 April 2010 Bulgaria adopts draft amendment to law on marks and geographical indications
Serbia
9 April 2010 New law on geographical indications for Serbia
European Union
13 April 2010 European Union plans revision of trademark system
Uganda
19 April 2010 Uganda passes trademarks bill
European Union
19 April 2010 OHIM to launch Internet searchable database
Madrid Union
19 April 2010 Israel to implement the Madrid Protocol
Israel
19 April 2010 Israel to implement the Madrid Protocol
Nigeria
19 April 2010 New Trade Mark Journal published in Nigeria
Chile
19 April 2010 Chile launches online payment service for trademark publication
European Union
26 April 2010 The “genuine use” of a CTM
Norway
26 April 2010 Norway adopts new Trademarks Act
European Union
26 April 2010 Revision of the trademark system in the European Union
Ireland
26 April 2010 Ireland gets new guidelines for extensions
Switzerland
3 May 2010 Swiss court offers guidelines on “genuine use” of a trademark
Romania
3 May 2010 New IP laws in Romania
Canada
3 May 2010 Canada moves to exclusive use of Vienna Classification
United States
10 May 2010 New trademark regime in Puerto Rico
Sweden
10 May 2010 New trademark legislation proposed in Sweden
Spain
18 May 2010 Spanish Supreme Court clarifies statute of limitations in civil trademark infringement actions
Netherlands Antilles
18 May 2010 Fee changes in the Netherlands Antilles
Vietnam
18 May 2010 New law in Vietnam on trade names
Australia
31 May 2010 Changes to trademark renewal notices by IP Australia
Australia
31 May 2010 Goods in trade sufficient to uphold use of trademark in Australia
Austria
31 May 2010 Austria introduces opposition proceedings
Italy
31 May 2010 Italy revises GI system for wines
Romania
31 May 2010 Romanian trademark applications go online
Libya
8 June 2010 Trademark registration in Libya after 30 years
European Union
8 June 2010 EU Council publishes proposals for revision to trademark system
Canada
14 June 2010 Canada delays move to exclusive use of Vienna Classification
Thailand
14 June 2010 Proposed amendments to trademarks law in Thailand
Madrid Union
14 June 2010 Fee changes in San Marino
San Marino
14 June 2010 Fee changes in San Marino
European Union
29 June 2010 OHIM reduces time for amendments to translations in EU Trade Mark applications
Finland
29 June 2010 Finland changes trademark classification practice
Armenia
29 June 2010 Armenia adopts new trademark law
India
5 July 2010 Amendment to Indian trademark rules
Montenegro
5 July 2010 New trademark law for Montenegro in early July
Libya
13 July 2010 Libya gets new trademark law
Italy
13 July 2010 Italy ratifies Singapore Treaty
Bulgaria
13 July 2010 WIPO revises fees for Madrid Protocol applications in Bulgaria
Canada
13 July 2010 Canada extends trademarks database
Spain
20 July 2010 Suspended trademarks and trade names to be published in Spanish Bulletin
Zambia
20 July 2010 Zambian decision not to recognize unregistered rights is contrary to common law
China
20 July 2010 China issues new formality requirements for trademarks
European Union
20 July 2010 ECJ holds that it is legal to bid on company keywords to drive traffic to a website
Iraq
26 July 2010 Iraqi Trademark Office releases first list of missing trademark files
Lebanon
26 July 2010 Lebanon considers new trademark law
Chile
12 August 2010 Chile adopts Nice Classification
South Korea
16 August 2010 Korea revises trademarks renewal process
Sudan
16 August 2010 Sudan now provides trademark recordal at customs
India
26 August 2010 Upper house passes trademark amendment bill in India
European Union
26 August 2010 UK to continue with EU trademark owner notifications
United Kingdom
26 August 2010 UK to continue with EU trademark owner notifications
China
26 August 2010 China issues guidelines on trademarking a state name
India
30 August 2010 Clarification issued on Indian trademark rules amendment
Mexico
6 September 2010 Mexico amends trademark application rule
Uganda
6 September 2010 Ugandan President approves trademarks act
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