Comments about the NARIÑO case where the Spanish Trademark Office rejected an application on the ground that it conflicted with a Colombian geographical indication, "CAFÉ DE COLOMBIA". + info Commentary about new book regarding the Berne Convention of copyright protection. Commentary about the Chesterton case where ELZABURU successfully advised The Royal Literary Fund to maintain the 80-year term of protection for the writer's copyright in Spain. IAM Magazine has published its well-known "IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Practitioners 2013" guide for the third straight year. The ELZABURU Firm took part in prosecuting the patent for this invention, so it is a source of pride and satisfaction for us to extend our warmest congratulations to José Luis López Gómez and the entire team of Talgo innovators. On 17 May 2013 WIPO officially announced Rwanda's accession to the Madrid System, whose members, with this year's accessions, now number 91. ELZABURU Partner Luis Baz and Associate Partner Fernando Ilardia analize Spanish trademark situation. Commentary about the report on the functioning of the 2011 Memorandum of Understanding on the Sale of Counterfeit Goods via the Internet. ELZABURU's Associate Partner Miguel Angel Medina took active part on the Seventh Session of the WIPO Working Group on the Development of the Lisbon System (Appellations of Origin), which took place in Geneva between 29 April and 3 May 2013 For the first time since the award was created, the Industry slate includes a nominee from Spain, José Luis López Gómez. |
