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Ukraine Adopts Amendments Strengthening IP Rights Protection
Jun 2023 —
The Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Strengthening the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights entered into force on April 15, 2023, amending several IP-related laws and the Civil Procedure and Commercial Codes.
New Administrative Instruction on Trademark Registration Procedures Enters into Force in Kosovo
Oct 2023 —
The new Administrative Instruction (AI) on Trademark Registration Procedures No. 08/2023, which entered into force in Kosovo on August 14, 2023, addresses the most important changes brought by the new Law on Trademarks, in force as of July 2022.
Ukraine Adopts New Copyright Law
Feb 2023 —
A new Law on Copyright and Related Rights entered into force in Ukraine on January 1, 2023. This is the first major copyright legislation change in Ukraine since 1993, introducing numerous important changes. Most of the novelties are intended to harmonize local legislation with that of the EU.
Slovenia Amends Industrial Property Act
Aug 2023 —
The amendments to the Slovenian Industrial Property Act entered into force on July 27, 2023. The amendments aim to harmonize national legislation with the EU and international law, simplify procedures and make them more efficient and affordable.
Further Changes to Madrid System Regulations Enter into Force
Mar 2023 —
Further amendments to the Regulations under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement entered into force on February 1, 2023, following recent changes