Why IKEA joined MARQUES

Cecilia Emanuelson IKEA

"I believe that MARQUES provides fantastic support function for anybody involved in IP irrespective of you being in-house or a private practitioner. I think that MARQUES provides an outstanding quality of educational opportunities. The speakers at the meetings are from different areas of interest, very knowledgeable on their subjects, and often deliver a different point of view from what trade mark attorneys are used to. The MARQUES website I find particularly helpful with case notes and newsletters which are both pertinent and interesting. I would also like to mention the close and privileged contacts which MARQUES has with both OHIM and WIPO, which gives an assurance as to the trademark owners' interests being considered in all matters relating to lobbying."

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The Geographical Indications Team has published summary of the EC Wine Regulation (and the implementing regulation ) which became applicable on 1st August 2009, the team have also published a guide to Italy's new rules on "entirely" Italian products as well as a guide to the Protection of Geographical Indication of Spirit Drinks (EC Regulation No. 110/2008).

The Brands & Marketing Team have published a study by BASCAP on the Ecomonic Impact of IP Crime.  A summary and the full report can be downloaded here.

The Designs Team has published a Position Paper on the Public Access to Non-Registerable Designs, a copy of the Position Paper can be downloaded here.

The MARQUES Case Notes contains over 1500 cases and is fully searchable.