WIPO to Provide Dispute Resolution Services for TV Show Format Industry
WIPO’s Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) and the Format Recognition and Protection Association (FRAPA) are to join forces later this month in providing alternative dispute resolution services to address problems of format plagiarism or the unauthorized copying of television (TV) formats, such as those used for game, reality or talent shows and sitcoms. Programs using these formats are often remade in different markets using local parties.
Apple Faces Trademark Infringement Action in Turkey
The world’s most famous computer and peripherial devices’ company, Apple faces with a trademark infringement case in Turkey. Apple uses a program called SAFARI as its web browser in its products Macintosh, iPod, and iPhone. Gozen Optik, a local Turkish company which registered the trademark SAFARI for goods covering computer programs in 2007,sent warning letters to Apple’s authorized dealers through notary to stop sales of products with SAFARI program. The attorney of GOZEN claims that “Apple wanted to get the trademark from her client free but there had no deal. Claiming that Apple registered the trademark in 49 different countries but not in Turkey so they will seek for injunction from Court to stop the infringement.”
Turkish Inventors Return with Three Awards
The world’s one of the most prestigious and specialized fairs, iENA (Ideas - Inventions – Innovations) was held from 05th to the 8th November in Nurnberg, Germany. From more than 800 presented inventions from 34 countries and specialized visitors from 44 countries, the Turkish inventors were awarded with 1 silver and two bronz medals in free inventions.
The three Turkish inventors and their inventions are:
Silver Medal: Sermet ELÇİ – Angle and Grade Meter
Bronze Medal: Sıla TOKSÖZ and Ledun AKYÜZ - Microbiogical mine detection system
Bronze Medal: Fazıl Serdar GÜREL – Prismatic Vertical Elevator
The next "iENA Nürnberg" will be held from the 28th to the 31st of October, 2010.
Practical measures to fight counterfeiting
The European Commission has adopted a Communication outlining a series of practical, non-legislative measures to combat counterfeiting and piracy and to improve the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the European internal market.
Not Trademark Infringement says Advocate General
In an action in France involving Google and Louis Vitton, The Court de Cassatson has asked the Court of Justice whether Google committed a trademark infringement by making available keywords and whether Google may be held liable for the content featured in AdWords,he stsytem that enables ads to be displayed in response to keywords.
Member States Simplify International Design Registration System
WIPO Member states moved on September 24, 2009 to simplify the international design registration system by suspending the earliest of the three Acts that govern the Hague Agreement concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs.
Seizures in Customs in EU Hits a Peak
According to the statistics published by the European Commission the increase relating to goods infringing trademarks, patents, designs, and related rights reached the highest level ever, with an increase of 13% over 2007.
USPTO Opens Exhibit of Michael Jackson's Patent and Trademarks
The US Patent and Trademark Office and the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum are presenting a special exhibit featuring material from Michael Jackson's patent and trademark applications.
Pirate Store Hunting in China
The imitation of stores and by pirates in China has not slowed down.
European Patent Office Seeks Best Inventors
The European Inventor Award 2010 has been opened to the public.
Istanbul Police raid "pirate" ship
A few days ago after a long investigation, the Istanbul Police raided a ship containing pirate materials, including music and game CDs and DVDs, and books.
Another Controversial Decision from WIPO's Domain Name Authority
WIPO's domain name dispute resolution authority issued another controversial decision on the domain names www.jonathan-ive.com, www.jonathanive.com, www.jony-ive.com, and www.jonyive.com.
Technology Transfer Offices to be Opened at Universities
Technology Transfer Offices will be opened at universities to carry out patent studies to make the university staff's ideas and works utilizable in market.
Community Trade Mark Fees Fall By 40% From 1 May
The cost of having a Community trade mark will be cut by 40% to € 900 for online applications from 1 May, the European Commission announced today.
Record Number of Cybersquatting Cases in 2008, WIPO Proposes Paperless UDRP
Allegations of cybersquatting by trademark holders continued to rise in 2008, with a record 2,329 complaints filed under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), a quick and cost-effective dispute resolution procedure administered by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Decree Law Numbered 556 on Protection of Trademarks Amended
A new statute amending the Decree Law numbered 556 on Protection of Trademarks was enacted by the Grand National Assembly.
Number of Patent Applications Peaks
According to the Turkish Patent Institute, the number of patent applications increased as compared to 2006.
Court Accepts Registration of Trademark by Representative
Registration of trademarks by representatives is of paramount importance as it may be problematic at the end of the relationship.
New Legislative Changes on The Way
Turkish legislation on the protection of patents, industrial designs, and trademarks is set to change.
The Institute Clears Its Position on Bad Faith Trademark Applications
Bad faith applications constitute a large part of the applications in the Official Trademark Bulletin published by the Institute every month and delivered to subscribers.
Media Conglomerate Loses Two gTLDs
Turkey's preeminent media giant DOGAN Holding lost two domain names of hurriyet.net and milliyet.org upon panel decision of WIPO.
The Institute Releases Notoriety Criteria
The Turkish Patent Institute released a list of criteria which will be considered in evaluating notoriety claims in trademark cases.