WIPO assists developing and least developed countries (LDC), to produce national intellectual property strategies. We draw on our unique global expertise to help nations avoid common pitfalls and ensure that the best possible strategies emerge. Now, what is National IP Strategy? A national IP strategy consists of a set of measures, formulated and implemented by [...]
Since the rights granted by the U.S.Patent extend only throughout the territory of united states and no effect on foreign country, an inventor who wishes patent protection in other countries must apply for a patent in each of the other countries or in regional patent offices. Almost every country has its own patent law, and [...]
WIPO's Director General Francis Gurry received on October 4 Nigeria's instrument of accession and ratification of WIPO Cooperation Treaty, the WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty, the Marrakesh Treaty, and the Beijing Treaty from Mr.Audu Ayinla Kadiri, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN and the International Organisation in Geneva and Mr. Afam Ezekude, Director General of Nigerian [...]
Facts Kay Cee Exports had registered a scarf design under class 2-5 bearing number 252082, with the indian patent office. The novelty is claimed to be residing in the surface pattern of the scarf. The controller after verification and satisfaction issued a certificate of registration of an aforesaid design. A petition for cancellation of registered design [...]
Inventors and businesses seeking protection for their patents from EPO office and Eurasian Patent Office are now able to benefit from fast-track patent examination at both offices, following the entry into force of joint patent prosecution highway pilot programme. The PPH also permits each participating patent office to share and re-use existing work results. [...]
Every young entrepreneur wants to apply for a trademark, and most often, the question at which he/she stumbles is as to the class in which they must apply for a trademark. For instance, if a person is running a software company that builds software products for educational purposes, should they get a trademark in the [...]
