Polish and European Trademarks: Selection and Differences

    Why is trademark protection for business development important…? Much has been written about trademarks and the sense of their protection. However, whenever we meet with entrepreneurs or participate in various events where entrepreneurs present their achievements, we once again find out that talking about the essence of trademarks is necessary.  It is surprising, but it…

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    Rights of the inventor of the invention

    The rights of inventors of inventions are exhaustively listed in Article 8 of the Act of 30 June 2000 on Industrial Property Law (IPL). The inventors of the invention have the right to: DEFINITION OF THE CREATOR An inventor, within the meaning of the law, is any person who has made an intellectual contribution to…

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    The abuse of patent

    In view of the multitude of exclusive rights granted by patent offices around the world, the question arises more and more often whether the use of some of such rights against competitors cannot be treated as an abuse of law – if we look at the essence of monopoly. This question does not only apply…

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    Trademark in the form of a (single) colour

    Is it even possible to protect a single colour as a trademark?  Entrepreneurs, hearing that it is actually possible (and this type of trademarks exist and are doing well), shudder at the very thought. Common sense tells us in the first place that it is impossible, you cannot appropriate the color, because it is a…

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    Trademark use – is it mandatory?

    What does the right to a trademark give us – use of a trademark The right to a trademark guarantees its owner an almost unlimited exclusivity of use of the mark for specifically indicated goods and/or services in relation to any third parties.  This type of exclusivity is a breach among all other industrial property…

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    How to prove patent infringement?

    We prove patent infringement in a lawsuit in Poland When exploring the procedural secrets of a patent infringement proceeding, it is necessary to first define what a patent gives and what is the scope of protection it gives to the proprietor. Obtaining a patent for an invention gives its owner an “unlimited” (with some exceptions)…

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