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10.31.2014
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The Orphan Works Database of the EU was launched

It is a single publicly accessible online database managed by the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM). The database contains information about orphan works in the EU, and which can be used in accordance with the of the Directive 2012/28/EU of the European...
05.24.2014
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Christophe Geiger, Director General of the CEIPI, was elected Chair of the Board of the European Copyright Society

At its meeting on 24 May 2014 in Barcelona hosted by UOC, the European Copyright Society has elected its new Board. Have been elected Lionel Bently, Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law (CIPIL), University of Cambridge; Christophe Geiger, Center for International...
04.26.2014
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Journée mondiale de la Propriété intellectuelle

Le CEIPI vous souhaite une excellente journée mondiale de la Propriété intellectuelle ! Cette journée a été instaurée en 2000 par les Etats membres de l'OMPI pour fêter la date de "naissance" de l'Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle : le 26 avril 1970 la...
03.12.2014
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French Law n° 2014-315 of March 11, 2014 reinforcing the fight against counterfeiting

The French Law n° 2014-315 of March 11, 2014 reinforcing the fight against counterfeiting and modifying the French intellectual property code, has been published in the Official Journal.                
11.28.2013
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Proposal for a Directive on the protection of Trade Secrets and Confidential Business Information

On November 28, 2013, the EU Commission published a Proposal for a Directive on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and...
07.12.2013
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Conclusion of the first round of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations between EU and US

On July 12, 2013, EU and US concluded the first round of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations. The agreement will inevitably include provision on intellectual property rights. For more information, please, see press release of the European...
06.29.2013
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Publication du projet de règlement de procédure de la juridiction unifiée des brevets

La version n° 15 du projet de règlement de procédure de la future juridiction unifiée du brevet a été rendue publique fin juin 2013 par le Comité préparatoire chargé de sa mise en place et soumis aux commentaires des cercles intéressés jusqu'au 1er octobre 2013...
06.28.2013
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Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or otherwise Print Disabled

Between 17 and 28 June 2013, WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) organized in Marrakesh (Morocco) a diplomatic conference which concluded with the adoption of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired,...
12.11.2012
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Unitary Patent Approved by the European Parliament in Strasbourg

On December 11, 2012 the European Parliament in Strasbourg approved the regulations on the unitary patent, the language regime and the unified patent court. Click here to read the press release of the European Parliament. The adopted texts are available at the links...
10.04.2012
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New EU rules for orphan works

On October 4, 2012, the Council of the European Union adopted a directive establishing a legal framework aimed at improving access to and digitisation of orphan works across the European Union. Click here to read the press relaese of the EU, including the link to the directive.
07.06.2012
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The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) rejected by the European Parliament

On July 4, 2012, the European Parliament rejected the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). Click here to read the European Parliament Press release.
06.29.2012
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European Commission: Agreement on the Seat of the Unified Patent Court

On June 29, 2012, the Member States of the European Union reached an agreement on the seat of the Unified Patent Court. The compromise agreement places the seat of the UPC's Central Division in Paris. Specialised clusters of the UPC’s central division will also be set up - one...
06.24.2012
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WIPO Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances

The Diplomatic Conference on the Protection of Audiovisual Performances which took place in Beijing (China) between June 20 and 26, 2012, concluded with the adoption of an international treaty to protect the intellectual property rights of audiovisual performers, such as film...
04.24.2012
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Protocole d'accord transitoire sur l'utilisation des livres, de la musique imprimée, des publications périodiques et des oeuvres des arts visuels à des fins d’illustration des activités d’enseignement et de recherche

Le 1er février 2012, le ministère de l'éducation nationale, de la jeunesse et de la vie associative, le ministère de l'enseignement supérieur et de la recherche et la conférence des présidents d'universités ont conclu pour les années 2012 et 2013 un protocole d'accord...
02.27.2012
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A New Website for the EIPIN

CEIPI is member of the EIPIN - European Intellectual Property Institutes Network, which aim is to facilitate contacts and increase cooperation among IP institutions and students in Europe. We are pleased to announce that the redesigned EIPIN website is now online. You will find...
12.20.2011
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Amendments to the Common Regulations and to the Administrative Instructions of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs

On December 20, 2011, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published an information notice on the amendments to the Common Regulations and to the Administrative Instructions of the Hague Agreement concerning the International Registration of Industrial Design.
12.20.2011
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French Law n° 2011-1898 of December 20, 2011 Concerning Private Copying Remuneration

The French Law n° 2011-1898 of December 20, 2011 concerning private copying remuneration and modifying the French intellectual property code, has been published in the Official Journal. You can download below the facsimile.              
07.18.2011
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The European Commission publishes the results of the public consultation on the Directive 2004/48/EC on the enforcement of intellectual property rights

On January 2011, the European Commission launched a public consultation following the publication of the evaluation report of the Commission of December 22, 2010 concerning the application of the directive 2004/48/CE on the enforcement of intellectual property rights The CEIPI...
06.09.2011
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Official Launch of France Brevets

France Brevets has been officially launched on June, 9 2011. Created in March 2011, France Brevets is a french investment fund specialized in intellectual property. It is owned by the French government and the "Caisse des Dépôts". Its mission is to value patents from companies...
05.24.2011
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European Commission adopts a comprehensive strategy to revamp the legal framework in which Intellectual property rights operate

On 24 May 2011, European Commission  published a press release revealing its new strategy in the field of intellectual property to boost creativity and innovation. Click here to read this press release.