Region: Ukraine

Ukraine gives operational update; EUIPO expands mediation; USPTO appoints new deputy general counsel – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the USPTO offering Brazil flood relief, the IP Office of Ireland launching a new video series, and much more.

26 June 2024

Brand Action needs you: non-profit calls on trademark community to fund ambulances’ journey to Ukraine

Brand Action is calling on the trademark community to help raise enough funds to send two ambulances to Ukraine.

13 May 2024

Ukraine publishes 2024-2028 strategic plan; Venezuela IP regime reforms; Philippines responds to Special 301 – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at what IP offices did to celebrate World IP Day, the US-Namibia MOU taking effect, and much more.

01 May 2024

“Deeply distraught” – Ukrainian community reacts to EU rejection of Snake Island trademark

The EUIPO Board of Appeal has rejected a trademark relating to the viral slogan “Russian warship, go f*ck yourself”.

15 February 2024

“A shared future” – EUIPO head visits Ukraine to strengthen IP integration

In a historic visit, EUIPO executive director João Negrão has led a delegation to Kyiv in a bid to formalise the agency’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s integration into the EU IP system.

23 October 2023

Live updates: IP offices respond and implement measures in wake of invasion of Ukraine

Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, WTR will regularly update users on the formal responses and measures that national IP offices have announced.

12 September 2023

WIPO and Ukraine pledge cooperation; Fender sues Win-D-Fender; American Airlines dispute – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a cancer support foundation suing Unilever, the UKIPO responding to a public consultation on digital transformation, and much more.

01 August 2023

WIPO resumes ‘.ua’-DRP proceedings

‘.ua’-DRP proceedings have now resumed, with certain adjustments in view of the martial law in force in Ukraine.

20 July 2023

Ukraine again urges closure of WIPO Russia office; Thai Customs apologises for counterfeit auction; USPTO data update – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a Guangdong court ordering a herbal tea maker to pay $44 million for trademark infringement, and much more.

14 July 2023

“Progress is being made everywhere”: WIPO pledges increased focus on gender, youth and IP financing

WIPO senior executive Edward Kwakwa has revealed that the organisation is on a journey to create “a balanced, inclusive system of IP that benefits everyone, everywhere”.

30 June 2023