IP FINANCIAL FRIDAY
21 APRIL, 2023
HAPPY EARTH DAY!
One of the cool things about intellectual property is its global reach and potential impact on the world. We want to give a quick shout-out to the global community of scientists, entrepreneurs, and students innovating and advancing promising technologies in areas like sustainability and clean energy. IP is often viewed through the lens of corporate profit, but Earth Day reminds us that there can be powerful non-financial benefits from intellectual property as well.
SPEAKING OF SUSTAINABILITY…
The European Patent Office invites members of the public to provide feedback on its upcoming Strategic Plan.
The EPO has a specific goal for the upcoming plan: sustainability. (we told you so…)
It will be focusing on the people, technologies, and services that will contribute to a sustainable patent office, a more sustainable patent system, and, ultimately, a more sustainable society.
You can provide feedback at: https://new.epo.org/en/sp2028-public-consultation
UPDATED US HAGUE DESIGN FEES EFFECTIVE MAY 1
Effective May 1st, new fees will be in effect for international applications in which the United States is designated under Article 7(2) of the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement.
New Individual Designation Fee (In Swiss Francs)
First Part
Default Amount: 941
Small Entity: 377
Micro Entity 188
Second Part
Default Amount: 683
Small Entity: 273
Micro Entity 137
Disclaimer
THIS POST IS STRICTLY INFORMATIONAL AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE REGARDING ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS.
