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Significant Amendments to Spanish Trademark Law
ICANN Renews Accreditation Registrar Agreement with TAG-
Domains
AGIP India Defeats Patent Pre-grant
Opposition for Anti-cancer Compound
Abu-Ghazaleh Announces New Office in São Paulo, Receives Brazilian Ambassador to JordanAMMAN – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh received in his office the Brazilian Ambassador to Jordan HE Mr. Francisco Luz and discussed Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization’s strategy in expanding in the South American Country through a new office in São Paulo, the newest addition to the 110+ offices around the world.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that the new office will soon start operating in São Paulo, Brazil’s vibrant financial center, which is among the world’s most populous cities.
“We are very excited to have a strong presence in Brazil and present our wide range of services to local clients starting with our Intellectual Property Services provided by Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) to our consulting and other key services. All documents of the new office are being finalized and now we are selecting the location for the office,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
“We expect great growth in Brazil as we will be focusing on our other global services, including teaching languages, computer literacy, translation, electronic archiving and consulting services which will be provided in cooperation
with local partners,” he added.
TAG-Org’s office in São Paulo will be managed by Mr. Issam Saldanha, a Brazilian national, who is also the grandson of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh and will open the door to promote all services in Uruguay and Paraguay.
HE the Brazilian Ambassador congratulated Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh on such a great move saying: “Brazil welcomes you and your services. The year 2019 will mark the 60th anniversary of the relations between Brazil and Jordan and it will also be the year of celebration in the fields of business, arts and culture.”
At the end of meeting, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh presented HE the Ambassador with a shield of appreciation for the Ambassador’s contribution to the Jordanian-Brazilian relations.
Abu-Ghazaleh Marks Global Expansion with Sydney Office, Receives
Australian Ambassador to Jordan
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Abu-Ghazaleh Marks Global Expansion with Sydney Office, Receives Australian Ambassador to JordanAMMAN – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh announced the opening of a new office in Sydney, the most populous city in Australia and Oceania, which will strengthen Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization’s (TAG-Org) global expansion strategy represented by more than 110 offices around the world.
The office, located on O’Connell Street in the heart of the business district, surrounded by Sydney’s most successful companies and amongst some of Sydney’s finest Premium Grade buildings and stands out as a focal point of the Sydney central business district will provide a host of services including education and professional services, culture, language learning, information technology, Intellectual Property and vocational training.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated: “Our expansion strategy dictates us to have a strong presence in every major city around the world and we are proud that our Sydney Office will play a big role in providing our unique services to local clients and will also cover New Zealand.”
“We have established our first office in China 25 years ago and now we have six offices in different cities across China. Just like we teach Chinese language in Jordan through TAG Confucius – the only partnership between private sector and the government of China – we teach Arabic language in China. The Australian market is very important for our services and we expect excellent growth that allows us to expand more,” he added.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh received Australian Ambassador to Jordan HE Miles Armitage in his office and discussed with him the next step; the Ambassador commended the move as “a step forward” and “the right moment” saying: “Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh vision has always been positive and
his latest office in Sydney will open new opportunities and business ventures.”
It’s worth mentioning that Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) is the largest global group of professional service firms offering services in the fields of Accounting, External Audit, Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Taxation, Educational Consultancy, Economic and Strategic Studies, Management Advisory Services, Professional and Technical Training, Technology Transfer Project Management, Real Estate, Management, Investors and Business Advisory Services, Human Resources and Recruitment Services, E-Government, E-Commerce, E-Education, IT and Security Audit, Web Design, Professional Interpretation and Translation, Website Arabization, Domain Names Registration, ICT Strategic Planning, ERP Consulting Services, IT and Internet Skills Training and Examinations, Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Management, Legal Services, among others.
TAG-Org Australia office can be reached at the following address:Address: Level 19/1 O’Connell Street, Sydney NSW 2000Telephone: +61(2) 82491841 | Mobile: +61 (4) 69862389
AGIP Holds Patents and PCT Training CourseAMMAN – Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) held the second phase of training course on Patents and PCT for its employees in Amman, Jordan, from January 31 to February 2, 2019.
The training course was held as part of AGIP commitment to building the professional capacities of its employees, in order to help them perform their work according to the advanced professional standards, and acquire the confidence and respect of clients all over the world.
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The training course taught various subjects related to the patent field such as worldwide patent filing applications and advantages and disadvantages of different patent systems with emphasis on the PCT system, including international and national phases of the PCT system.
The course covered a variety of matters in relation to the PCT such as preliminary examination reports, possibilities of amending the specification and claims during the international phase, in addition to international treaties governing patents.
The course attendees successfully acquired the basics of patent drafting, different types of patent claims, PCT patent prosecution highway and patent infringement.
Furthermore, they learnt how individuals and countries can make use of patent information, in many cases for free; especially as the Arab region is in need of experienced professionals in the patent field.
The course was presented by Dr. Ahmed Donia, AGIP Consultant, along with other IP consultants from AGIP. Dr. Donia, who has more than twenty-five years of experience in the IP field, delivered lectures and seminars in international institutions such as the WIPO, Cairo University School of Law, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. He has Master of Science and Doctor of Engineering Science degrees from Columbia University in New York City, USA
AGIP Participates in LESI Winter Planning Meeting 2019
AGIP India Defeats Patent Pre-grant Opposition for Anti-cancer Compound
MIAMI, FLORIDA – Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) participated in the LESI Winter Planning Meeting that was held in Miami, Florida, from January 25 - 27, 2019. Mr. Nabil Salamé, Vice-president Marketing and Executive Director, represented the President of the LES Arab Countries, H.E. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh in this event, and participated in his capacity as LES-AC Vice President International and International Delegate.
The meeting was attended by the LESI Board and Committee Leaders, LES National Society Presidents and LESI Past Presidents.
The Winter Planning Meeting started with a seminar on global IP issues such as licensing and enforcement of patents and trade marks. The morning sessions and panels focused on two subjects: leadership and building successful membership organizations in challenging times. This year, distinguished external speakers were invited to
participate and share their own perspective on these topics. Among the speakers was Mr. Antonio Campinos, the President of the European Patent Office (EPO).
The event included a summary of Mr. Francois Painchaud’s Presidential year so far and his upcoming plans for the LESI Annual meeting in Yokohama. Ms. Fiona Nicolson, LESI President Elect, announced the plans for her year as President which will start next May in Yokohama.
NEW DELHI - While defending its client Seattle Genetics, Inc., our patent team in India office has succeeded in defeating a patent pre-grant opposition, which was filed by an Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance for anti-cancer compound.
“These are exciting times for India as its IP landscape is evolving. Sometimes the oppositions are filed just to delay the prosecution. Each opposition has to be handled with a different outlook. Using our patent resources worldwide, we always tailor a strategy to
customize our clients’ needs”, said Mr. Rohit Singh, Head of Patents Department in India office, who had represented the client before the Indian Patent Office.
In India, an opposition can be filed before or after the grant of a patent. Any person can file a pre-grant opposition, however, only a person involved in similar business as that of the applicant can file a post-grant opposition.
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ICANN Renews Accreditation Registrar Agreement with TAG-DomainsAMMAN – Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Domain Names (TAG-Domains), a subsidiary of Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP), has met the renewal requirements under ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), and thus has been granted the ICANN registrar accreditation for a term of five years.
As an ICANN accredited registrar since 2002, TAG-Domains covers a wide range of domain name registration
services, including Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs), Country-Code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs) and Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) registrations in countries where AGIP provides its services. Furthermore, It advises clients on latest developments in the domain names industry and how best to protect their brands online.
Significant Amendments to Spanish Trademark Law
Online Trademark Filing is Underway in Pakistan
MADRID – Spain issued the Royal Decree No. 21 of December 2018, which will modify some articles of the Trademark Law 17/2001 of December 7. The Decree has come into force in Spain on January 14, 2019.
The modifications came to homogenize the Spanish system of trademark registration managed by the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) with the trademark registration system of the European Union managed by the European Intellectual Property Office EUIPO.
The most significant amendments that will change the current trademark law in Spain are summarized as follows:1. In case of opposition, the trademark applicant may require
the opponent to provide proof of use of its trademark for the last five years, provided that the opposing trademark has been granted before January 2014.
2. In relation to the distinctive sign, representation will only be required, without further ado, in the Register of Marks without specifying the means used, but in a way that allows the authorities and the general public to determine the object of the protection.
3. The protection of appellations of origin and geographical indications is reinforced through the systematization of absolute prohibitions.
4. The new regulations will offer users agile administrative procedures for the declaration of nullity and expiration of registered trademarks.
The entry into force of the new regulations will be in two steps. The first phase entered into force on January 14, 2019 and the second phase will do so on January 14, 2023.
For more information in this regard, please contact AGIP Europe office at: [email protected]
KARACHI – As Pakistan has seen increasing applications for trademark registration in recent years, the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO) has developed a new web portal with high efficiency and transparency to file online applications for registration of trademark.
National companies and inventors seeking trademark protection in Pakistan will be able to file their trademark applications electronically, whereas foreign companies and inventors can file through their authorized representatives in Pakistan online by providing Power of attorney as usual, where they will gain strong enforcement and full protection for their IPRs.
The new system will initially cover the filing, and will be later extended for other trademark services.
The Trademark Office of Pakistan follows the 10th edition of the Nice Classification, and registration of trademarks are acceptable in classes 1 – 34 in respect of goods and classes 35 to 45 in respect of services. The Trademark Office of Pakistan accepts only single class applications.
For more information, please contact our office in Pakistan at:[email protected]
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Publications
AMMAN - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) has issued the second updated version of TAG-ICT Dictionary, after updating its input and inserting a new set of terms used in daily life, due to the fact that past months witnessed the launch of a large number of concepts, terms, technologies, application and protocols of communication.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG-Org chairman, said in the dictionary introduction that ICT plays a significant role in our life, and helps our society change into a Knowledge society.
He added that the contribution value of individuals or groups is measured by the contributions produced by thought and innovation.
For example, it has been easy and necessary to teach the new generation throughout all stages, using electronic means.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh reiterated his intention to continue updating and developing the dictionar-ies issued by TAG-Org which are, in addition to TAG-ICT Dictionary: Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property Dictionary, TAG Dictionary of Legal Terms, TAG Accountancy and Business Dictionary, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Dictionary of Patents and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Collocations Dictionary.
He also explained that these publications aim at enriching the Arabic language references, and contribute to knowledge dissemination amongst students and all business sectors, through specialized scientific and professional publications.
Second UpdatedVersion of
TAG-ICTDictionaryIssued
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