Pope Prioritises COVID-19 Vaccine Over Patent Laws in Christmas Message
shot by IP News Shots / 6:12 pm on 28 December, 2020
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis spoke about the global fight against COVID-19 and stated that nations need to prioritise vaccine accessibility over Patent Laws and personal interests. He urged heads of nations and companies to co-operate and devise an effective strategy to beat the pandemic with an inclusive approach.
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USPTO Director’s Speech at US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center’s 14th Annual Meet
shot by IP News Shots / 7:48 pm on 17 December, 2020
The Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Andrei Iancu addressed the 14th Annual USPTO IP Attaché Roundtable. Iancu praised the attachés for their work this year and expressed his pride on the selection of four attaches to serve as Counselors at their respective embassies and missions. The USPTO director also spoke about the importance of IP rights and how they are needed now more than ever for more inventors and investors to come forward with innovations.
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EPO President’s Message on INPI’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
shot by IP News Shots / 6:23 pm on 15 December, 2020
The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Antonio Campinos congratulated The National Institute of Industrial Property of Brazil (INPI) on the celebration of their 50th Anniversary. Campinos praised the institute on its contribution to global innovation and also spoke of the strong bond between the two offices and how their cooperation can fuel the effectiveness of the patent system.
Read More at: https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2020/20201214.html
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USPTO Director Andrei Iancu Addresses Design Law 2020 Symposium
shot by IP News Shots / 6:23 pm on 14 December, 2020
The Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Andrei Iancu recently spoke at the Design Law 2020 Symposium. During the speech, he highlighted the new developments as well as moving parts in design patent law. He also added that due to new court decisions, new legislation as well as new technologies which impact business, society and culture, there is a constant state of change.
Read more at: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/remarks-director-iancu-design-law-2020-symposium
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EPO and USPTO Joint Panel at 2020 Center for Intellectual Property Forum
shot by IP News Shots / 6:11 pm on 14 December, 2020
At the Center for Intellectual Property (CIP) FORUM for the year 2020, the European Patent Office (EPO) President António Campinos delivered a speech last week, which was followed by a joint panel discussion with the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Andrei Iancu. In his speech, the EPO President highlighted the challenges faced by the Office over the past two decades, recent achievements as well as future directions.
Read more at: https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2020/20201211.html
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USPTO Director Addresses the IPO Education Foundation Event
shot by IP News Shots / 6:52 pm on 10 December, 2020
Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) addressed the Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Education Foundation event. At the event, Andrei Iancu stressed about the awareness of intellectual property training, how it is imperative to provide training for enabling innovation and why IP education should be imparted along with the regular STEM subjects.
Read More at: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/remarks-director-iancu-ipo-education-foundation-event-how-ip-accelerates
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