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EAPO and CNIPA Agreed on Extension of PPH Program
The Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) agreed to continue cooperation on the Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program (PPH Program) for one year since April 1, 2021.
EAPO Held Online Training on Examination of Computer-Implemented Inventions
On March 16 - 18, 2021, the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO), with the participation of the Federal Institute for Intellectual Property of the Russian Federation (Rospatent) and Gorodissky & Partners law firm conducted an online training on examination of computer-implemented inventions, including inventions in the field of artificial intelligence.
EAPO Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2020 of the Eurasian Patent Organization is available for review online at DOCUMENTS - Annual Reports
Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the EAPC Enters into Force
The Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention, adopted on September 9, 2019 in Nur-Sultan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, enters into force on March 17, 2021.
Eurasian Patent System Presented for the Caribbean Region
On March 10, 2021, a representative of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) spoke at the webinar on benefits of convergence of IP systems for cross-border trade organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) as part of a project on cooperation with the Caribbean countries in the field of intellectual property and innovations (CarIPI project).
EAPO launches the Pharmaceutical Register
The Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) informs that on March 1, 2021, a new information resource has been opened for public access on the EAPO web portal - the EAPO Pharmaceutical Register, containing information on Eurasian patents related to active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with international non-proprietary names (INN).
EAPO and International Pharmaceutical Associations Discussed EAPO Pharmaceutical Register
On February 24, 2021, President of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) Saule Tlevlessova met with representatives of the international pharmaceutical professional community to discuss the concept of formation and use of the EAPO Pharmaceutical Register.
Ratification of the Republic of Kazakhstan Deposited with WIPO Director General
On January 12, 2021 the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva Zhanar Aytzhanova, with the participation of the EAPO President Saule Tlevlessova, deposited the instrument of ratification of the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization Daren Tang.
Ratification of the Russian Federation Deposited with WIPO Director General
On January 11, 2021 the Head of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property of the Russian Federation (Rospatent) Grigory Ivliev, with the participation of the EAPO President Saule Tlevlessova, deposited the instrument of ratification of the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization Daren Tang.
Ratification of the Republic of Armenia Deposited with the Director General of WIPO
On December 17, 2020 the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva Andranik Hovhannisyan deposited the instrument of ratification of the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Daren Tang.
Ratification of the Republic of Azerbaijan Deposited with the Director General of WIPO
On December 9, 2020 the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva Vaqif Sadiqov, with the participation of the EAPO President Saule Tlevlessova, deposited the instrument of ratification of the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization Daren Tang.
EAPO President Addressed the Session of OAPI Administrative Council
On December 8, 2020, a greeting statement by the President of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) Saule Tlevlessova was broadcasted at the opening ceremony of the 60th ordinary session of the Administrative Council of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), which was held in a hybrid format in Lome, the Republic of Togo.
Representatives of EAPC Contracting States Agreed on Draft Regulations to Industrial Design Protocol
On December 8, 2020, the next stage of the work of the Eurasian Patent Convention (EAPC) Contracting States on the creation of the Eurasian system for legal protection of industrial designs was completed.
Finalist of Patents Power 2020 Awarded with EAPO Medal “Advancing the Future”
On 26 November, 2020 the President of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) Saule Tlevlessova awarded the EAPO Medal "Advancing the Future" to the developer of the project "Personal Medication and Health Management" – the Scientific-industrial Innovation Deployment Center (SIDC, LLC).
Representatives of EAPC Contracting States Continued to Develop Regulations to Industrial Design Protocol
On November 25, 2020, a videoconference meeting of the Working Group on the creation of the Eurasian system for legal protection of industrial designs was held according to the decision of the Administrative Council of the Eurasian Patent Organization. Representatives of all Contracting States of the Eurasian Patent Convention (EAPC) and the Eurasian Patent Office took part in the videoconference.
The Russian Federation Ratified the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs
The Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention of September 9, 1994 was ratified by the Russian Federation by the Federal Law signed by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, on November 23, 2020.
The Republic of Kazakhstan Ratified the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs
The Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention of September 9, 1994 was ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan by the Law signed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on November 23, 2020.
Latest Developments in Eurasian Patent Information Presented at East Meets West 2020
On 23 November 2020, delegation of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) took part in the East meets West, the European Patent Office’s conference.
Russian Federation State Duma Approved Ratification of Industrial Designs Protocol
On November 10, 2020 the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation adopted the draft Law "On ratification of the Protocol on the protection of industrial designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention of September 9, 1994".
Eurasian System of Legal Protection of Industrial Designs Presented for BRICS Examiners
On October 29, 2020, an expert of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) spoke at the IP BRICS Examiners’ Training on Industrial Design organized by the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) in a videoconference mode.
EAPO Took Part in Discussion of Approaches to Patenting Selection Inventions
On October 27-29, 2020 the 18th annual seminar "Intellectual Property Protection Strategies for Successful Company Development" organized by Gorodissky & Partners Law Firm was held by videoconference. Among the speakers of the event were patent attorneys of the Russian Federation, Eurasian patent attorneys and lawyers.
EAPO Participated in XXIV Rospatent International Conference
On October 20-21, 2020, the XXIV International Conference of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) "Transformation of IP in the Contemporary Environment" was held. The President of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) Saule Tlevlessova and representatives of the Office attended the event.
Ratification of the Kyrgyz Republic Deposited with the Director General of WIPO
On October 15, 2020 the Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, Daniiar Mukashev deposited the instrument of ratification of the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization Daren Tang.
Eurasian Patent Universiade "Advancing the Future": Official Start
The Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) announces the launch of the 2020 Eurasian Patent Universiade "Advancing the Future" dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Eurasian Patent Organization.
EAPO Recommended for Appointment as ISA and IPEA
On October 6, 2020 the PCT Committee for Technical Cooperation (PCT/CTC) agreed to recommend to the Assembly of the PCT Union that the Eurasian Patent Office to be appointed as an International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority (ISA/IPEA) under the PCT.
EAPO and EUIPO Discussed Bilateral Cooperation
A videoconference with the delegation of the Intellectual Property Office of the European Union (EUIPO) headed by Deputy Executive Director Andrea Di Carlo was held on October 2, 2020. The parties exchanged information on latest developments in their design-related activities.
EAPO - EPO Cooperation on PPH Programme Agreed Indefinite Extension
Starting from October 1, 2020 the Patent Prosecution Highway Program (PPH programme) will be carried out by the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) on an indefinite basis.
EAPO Participated in WIPO Assemblies
The 61st series of meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was held at the WIPO headquarters on September 21-25, 2020. In view of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the meetings of the Assemblies were organized in a hybrid format.
Annual Results Discussed by EAPO Administrative Council
The thirty-sixth (twenty-seventh ordinary) session of the Administrative Council of the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO AC) was held by videoconference on September 10-11, 2020.
Launch of PPH Pilot Programme between EAPO and PRH
The Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) announces the Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Programme (PPH) between EAPO and the Finnish Patent and Registration Office is to be launched on August 1, 2020.
Second Round of Discussions on Procedural Issues of EAPO Application for Appointment as ISA/IPEA
The second meeting of coordinators of regional groups of the WIPO Member States on procedural issues of the Eurasian Patent Office’s application for appointment as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) took place on July 22, 2020 via videoconference.
The Kyrgyz Republic Ratified the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs
The Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention of September 9, 1994 was ratified by the Kyrgyz Republic by the Law adopted by the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic on June 11, 2020 and signed by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov, on July 3, 2020.
Videoconference with Patent Offices and Technoparks of EAPC Contracting States
On June 29, 2020 the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) organized a videoconference "Modern trends and problems of IP commercialization in the Caucasus, Central Asia and Eastern Europe".
EAEU Countries Discussed Development of Intellectual Property
June 19, 2020, Armen Azizyan, Vice-President of the Eurasian Patent Office, took part in the tenth meeting of the Advisory Committee for Intellectual Property under the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board, held via videoconference.
EAPO and WIPO Heads Held Working Meeting in Geneva
President of the Eurasian Patent Office Saule Tlevlessova and Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Francis Gurry held a working meeting on June 19, 2020, in Geneva.
EAPO and WIPO Representatives Discussed Industrial Design Agenda
On June 17, 2020, representatives of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) and representatives of the Hague Registry of Brands and Designs Sector and the Department for Transition and Developed Countries of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) discussed the accomplished and upcoming stages of establishment of the Eurasian system of legal protection of industrial designs.
Videoconference on Procedural Issues of EAPO Application for Appointment as ISA/IPEA
EAPO representatives, coordinators of regional groups of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Member States, representatives of certain countries, as well as the WIPO officials took part in a videoconference on June 10, 2020.
EAPO Representatives Participated in Ratification Proceedings in Kazakhstan
On June 10, 2020 a videoconference meeting of the working group of the Committee on Legislation and Judicial and Legal Reform of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held to discuss the Draft Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Ratification of the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention dated September 9, 1994".
EAPO and WIPO Discussed Cooperation Matters
On May 27, 2020 representatives of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) and Department for Transition and Developed Countries (TDC) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation.
Republic of Armenia ratified the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs
The Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention of September 9, 1994 was ratified by the Republic of Armenia by the Law adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of Armenia on May 11, 2020 and signed by the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian on May 20, 2020.
Republic of Azerbaijan ratified the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs
The Republic of Azerbaijan ratified the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention of September 9, 1994 by the Law adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan on May 5, 2020 and signed by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on May 19, 2020.
Laureate of XII International Olympiad of RSAIP Awarded with EAPO Medal "Advancing the Future".
The awarding ceremony of the XII International Olympiad on Intellectual Property for high school students took place via videoconference on May 21, 2020. EAPO representatives took part in the event.
Information for Users of the PCT System who have chosen the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) as the International Searching Authority and the International Preliminary Examining Authority
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mode of operations of Rospatent, the International Bureau of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and of postal systems worldwide, Rospatent, in its function as the International Searching Authority (ISA/RU) and the International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA/RU), has changed the procedure for sending PCT notifications, international search reports, written communications, and international preliminary examination reports to applicants starting from March 30, 2020.
Revisions to the EAPO-JPO PPH Program
Dear users of the Eurasian patent system! Starting from May 1, 2020 the Patent Prosecution Highway Program (PPH Program) will be carried out by the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) on an indefinite basis.
Memorandum of Understanding on PPH Programme signed with PRH (Finland)
On April 24, 2020, on the eve of World Intellectual Property Day, the Memorandum of Understanding on the Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Programme between the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) and the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) came into force.
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