The May 2009 PCT Newsletter can be found at the WIPO website. All who deal with foreign patent applications are encouraged to read it, especially the practical advice.
Read more...The number of international trademark applications soared to record levels last year, but a slowdown is expected in 2009, according to a statement released by the World Intellectual Property Organization. WIPO received a record 42,075 filings under the Madrid System in 2008, representing 5 percent growth, according to WIPO.
More interesting facts from WIPO here.
Did you know that WIPO and ARIPO sponsor a Masters Degree in Intellectual Property at African University in Zimbabwe? I did not but it sounds very interesting and I kind of wish I could attend. You could even win a scholarship. Hurry up though, deadline is March 15, 2009.
On May 4, 2009, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and Africa University launched the 2nd edition of the Masters Degree in intellectual property (MIP) program at Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe. The program runs for 12 months. Read more here.
Peru (PE) became the 141st PCT Contracting State on 6 March 2009. The PCT will enter into force for that State on 6 June 2009. Further information will be published in the March issue of the PCT Newsletter and in a WIPO Update.
Read more...WIPO announced that Chile (CL) became the 140th PCT Contracting State on 2 March 2009. The PCT will enter into force for that State on 2 June 2009. Further information will be published in the March issue of the PCT Newsletter and in a WIPO Update.
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