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New EPO time limits for filing divisionals June 25, 2009  

The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced new rules for divisional applications entering into force on April 1, 2010 that set a time limit for the filing of divisional applications.
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CTM fees fall by 40% April 08, 2009  

The European Trademarks Office (OHIM) has finally issued its long expected decision regarding the cut in fees. As of 1 May 1 2009, the costs of a Community trademark will be cut by 40%.
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Head office VEREENIGDE closed on 31 March March 27, 2009  

On Tuesday 31 March 2009, an international UN conference on Afghanistan wll be held in the World Forum Convention Center in The Hague.
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Michiel Haegens new Head of trademark section VEREENIGDE February 10, 2009  

As of 1 March 2009, Michiel J.A. Haegens will be Head of the trademark section of VEREENIGDE.
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USPTO Innovation Week January 27, 2009  

On 23 January, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it is accepting applications for speakers and exhibitors to make presentations at Innovation Week (22 to 27 June 2009) to be held at USPTO headquarters.
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New location for VEREENIGDE Eindhoven January 27, 2009  

As per 23 January 2009, VEREENIGDE Eindhoven has moved within the High Tech Campus Eindhoven.
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Disclosure in China blocks Unregistered Community Design December 22, 2008  

All designs first published within the European Union can, in principle, enjoy a 3 year term of protection as an Unregistered Community Design (UCD).
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Public holiday closure dates December 17, 2008  

In view of the coming public holidays, all offices of VEREENIGDE shall be closed on several days.
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USPTO opens USPTO - EPO PPH Pilot Program to PCT applications December 15, 2008  

USPTO announcement of 10 December 2008.
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Patent limitation easier before the Dutch courts October 21, 2008  

The district court of The Hague has decided that the new European Patent convention (EPC 2000) means that patentees have the right to limit claims with fewer obstacles than have been imposed by Dutch courts in the past.
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New opportunity for speeding up patenting in the U.S. October 15, 2008  

Until recently, someone seeking a U.S. patent could not speed up the patenting process by a simple request. One had to show that there were special circumstances.
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BMM certified trademark attorney 1 September 2008 September 01, 2008  

Recently, BMM (Benelux Association for Trademark and Design Right) has introduced the BMM certification mark.
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China Desk and Chinese website VEREENIGDE July 23, 2008  

To further promote its interests and activities in China, VEREENIGDE has set up a China Desk.
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Mark Einerhand new partner VEREENIGDE June 30, 2008  

As per 1 July 2008, Mark P.W. Einerhand will be appointed partner of VEREENIGDE.
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Costing system VEREENIGDE simplified June 26, 2008  

Today, the value of a company is increasingly determined by the value of its patent portfolio. Patent investment strategies have developed into integral parts of corporate strategies, with special emphasis on financial planning and cost control.
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Amended Dutch Patent Act soon in force April 07, 2008  

On 3 July 2007, the Dutch parliament (House of Representatives) approved changes to the Netherlands Patent Act (“Rijksoctrooiwet 1995”). It has now been officially communicated that new patent act will enter into force on 5 June 2008.
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London Agreement to enter into force on 1 May 2008 February 13, 2008  

The London Agreement is due to come into force on 1 May 2008, since France deposited the instrument of ratification on 29 January.
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EPC2000 new filing procedures November 13, 2007  

The changes in the European Patent Convention, generally known under the name EPC2000, will enter into force on 13 December 2007.
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Changes under EPC2000 November 13, 2007  

As mentioned in our newsletter of June 2006, the EPC2000 will enter into force on 13 December 2007.
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London Protocol: reduction of translation costs of European patents in major EPC states November 13, 2007  

France has recently ratified the London Protocol. As a result, the protocol will finally come into force soon, probably in the spring of 2008.
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Dutch Patent Act amended November 13, 2007  

An interesting proposal for low-cost validity analysis during the priority year
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The Benelux trademark opposition procedure November 13, 2007  

In 2004, a trademark opposition procedure was introduced in Benelux. Now, 3.5 years later, a large number of opposition proceedings are pending and a number of opposition decisions have been issued.
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Change of address Groningen office November 12, 2007  

The Groningen office of VEREENIGDE is relocating as of 7 December 2007 to a location slightly further up the road.
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Learn to share September 24, 2007  

Johan Renes, partner with VEREENIGDE, publishes an article on why knowledge-based societies and economies need to share IP information, and how they can do it.
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New website Chintellectual Property Foundation September 07, 2007  

Chintellectual Property Foundation has recently launched its completely renewed website.
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Dutch parliament approves new Patent Act July 30, 2007  

On 3 July 2007 the Dutch parliament (House of Representatives) approved of changes to the Netherlands patent act (“Rijksoctrooiwet 1995”). It is expected that the new patent act will enter into force by the beginning of 2008.
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Vacancies for patent attorneys July 25, 2007  

To facilitate our growing practice and ambition, VEREENIGDE intends to open a Munich office by the end of 2007.
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VEREENIGDE and Disk@d launch IP info network April 13, 2007  

In cooperation with Disk@d, producer of, inter alia, electronic publications, VEREENIGDE has developed a unique and worldwide IP information network: Virtual Value Network.
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VEREENIGDE 's-Hertogenbosch has moved! February 20, 2007  

As of March 9, 2007, the 's-Hertogenbosch branch office of VEREENIGDE has moved within 's-Hertogenbosch.
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The Netherlands implements Bolar legislation for generic medicines January 18, 2007  

A medicine may be placed on the market only when a special authorization to do so has been granted. To obtain such authorization, it is required to test the medicine clinically.
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Supreme Court allows reliance on examination file January 18, 2007  

In determining the scope of protection of a patent, the meaning of the claims of the published patent must be considered.
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Extension of SPC’s for medicinal products for pediatric use January 04, 2007  

On 26 January 2007 new Regulation (EC) No. 1901/2006 will enter into force.
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New office Vereenigde in Eindhoven September 19, 2006  

Since August 2006, Vereenigde has an office on the High Tech Campus Eindhoven.
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European Court of Justice decisions on cross-border injunctions July 19, 2006  

On June 13, 2006, in two related decisions, The European Court of Justice threw light on cross-border injunctions in patent cases.
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Requirement of certifying translations is abolished July 17, 2006  

With effect from August 1, 2006, the requirement that the Dutch translations of European patents be certified by a patent attorney will be abolished. Nonetheless, the quality of the translation continues to be of importance for the scope of protection.
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EPC2000 – An overview of the main changes May 30, 2006  

In 2000, a diplomatic conference was held in Munich to revise the European Patent Convention (EPC), which was drafted in 1973 and has been in force ever since the EPO began.
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Decision of Enlarged Board of Appeal on diagnostic methods May 29, 2006  

According to Article 52(4) of the European Patent Convention (EPC) diagnostic methods practised on the human or animal body are not regarded as inventions which are susceptible of industrial application within the meaning of Article 52(1) EPC.
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Board of Appeal - divisional applications May 19, 2006  

Several referrals have recently been made to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (the highest instance within the European Patent Office) concerning divisional applications.
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European Court of Justice rules against concept of combination of active ingredients May 10, 2006  

In a judgment of 4 May 2006, the European Court of Justice ruled against the concept of “combination of active ingredients”.
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Frans Dietz chairman Vereenigde Octrooibureaux March 20, 2006  

As of 1 March 2006, the partnership Vereenigde Octrooibureaux has elected Frans A. Dietz as its new chairman.
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