Pipers IP Receives IP-Coster Excellence Award
We are honoured to receive the IP-Coster Excellence Award 2024, recognising our service, dedication, and contributions over the past year.
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IP News to Peruse
It’s just a jump to the left, and a step to the right – divisional time warp proposed
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on draft amendments to the transitional provisions of the Patents Act 2013 that have applied the validity conditions of the Patents Act 1953 to divisional applications of pending 1953 Act applications filed after the draft amendments enter into force.
Read moreUSPTO Trademark Fee Changes Effective in Early 2025
In early 2025 the USPTO will apply 28 fee changes to its fee schedule, including 7 new fees and removing 4 current fees.
Read moreComparison of Trade Mark Protection Measures Provided by Online Marketplace Platforms
Over the last couple of decades increasing amounts of consumer spending has occurred through online marketplace platforms. While online marketplace platforms have provided many benefits for brand owners, the platforms have also been embraced by counterfeiters.
Read moreTurning Ideas into Assets: Practical Insights for SMEs and Startups
Eureka! – you’ve just had an idea with promising business / income potential – perhaps it is for a new product, an innovative method of manufacture, a paint formulation, an eye-catching product shape, catchy song lyrics, or a distinctive and memorable brand name.
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