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Changes Coming to European Community Trademark System

27/11/2015

In 2016, a number of changes will be implemented to the European Community Trademark System. Among the most important for Canadian brand owners are:

Implementation of per class fee structure. Currently OHIM permits an application to include up to three classes for a flat fee of 900€. As of 2016, a fee per class will apply.
Greater specification of goods and services will be required for applications that claim a class heading.
Increased protection against counterfeits in the European Community as a whole.
Change of identification of Community Trademark to “European Union Trademark” (or EUTM); OHIM will be referred to as the “European Union Intellectual Property Office” (or “EUIPO”).

For further information, please contact Paula Clancy.

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C+BR Ranked No. 15 in Ottawa’s Book of Lists – Largest Patent and Trademark Firms

6/11/2015

Clancy + Brion Raffoul continues expanding and is now listed as the 15th largest patent and trademark firm in the Ottawa Business Journal’s Book of Lists 2015. C+BR is the youngest firm to be recognized on this list, which is a testament to our success in the last 7 years. We take this opportunity to thank our clients and associates for helping us reach this important milestone.

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Changes Coming to European Community Trademark System

C+BR Ranked No. 15 in Ottawa’s Book of Lists – Largest Patent and Trademark Firms

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