On 24 September 2021, the amendment to the Act of 16 April 1993 on combating unfair competition (CUC Act) came into force. The change that was introduced is that an…
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The deadline for the implementation of EU Directive 2019/790 on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market (the so-called DSM Directive), adopted by the European Parliament and the…
Legal protection of solutions in the field of new technologies is a very important topic for Polish entrepreneurs. These solutions apply to all process and product improvements, both in our…
In recent years, a disturbing trend can be observed on the Polish media and entertainment market. Individuals convicted of serious crimes, such as extortion or leading organized crime groups, are…
On 1 July 2020, in order to meet the proposals of practitioners, intellectual property courts, in the form of Intellectual Property Divisions (IPDs), were introduced in Poland. This role was…
The year 2021 has seen further unexpected developments on the way to the implementation of the unitary patent protection system in Europe. Following the ruling made in March 2020 by…
The registration of a trademark does not guarantee the preservation of the protection right to the mark, because it still has to be used. The obligation of genuine use of…
The reality around us is moving more and more to the virtual world. The Internet has become a space in which we share our experience and meet, but also offer…
The sales of counterfeits must be effectively prevented at every stage of the marketing of goods During the pandemic, consumers have become more eager to shop in online stores. This…
Despite the pandemic, statistics from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) indicate a growing interest in the EU trademark and industrial design protection system. In 2020, the EUIPO received…
Any changes occurring inside a company being the owner of the industrial property right – be it a trademark, an invention or a design – that are registered before the…
