Issue 052

	April 2015 Contents:
	MARQUES welcomes EU trade mark reform deal	>
	The HouseMARQUES interview: David Goldring, Oakleigh IP	>
	Field Notes: An optical illusion mark creates waves	>
	Judges Meeting in Dublin on 5th June	>
	MARQUES Media Roundup	>
	OHIM IP Academy events	>
	Madrid System Users Meeting on 3rd May	>
	OHIM at the INTA Annual Meeting	>

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MARQUES welcomes EU trade mark reform deal
MARQUES has provisionally welcomed the agreement announced by the European Parliament, Council and Commission on trade mark reform, which incorporates many changes that MARQUES and other users associations had called for, and looks forward to examining the agreed texts in detail when they are available
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The HouseMARQUES interview: David Goldring, Oakleigh IP
For this month’s interview, James Nurton spoke to David Goldring, MARQUES Treasurer and one of the founders of the association
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Field Notes: An optical illusion mark creates waves
In the latest Field Note from the Outer Borders Team, Stella Syrianos of Robic and Lisa Pearson of Kilpatrick Townsend discuss the Sonos trade mark
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Judges Meeting in Dublin on 5th June		MARQUES Media Roundup
Don’t miss the next MARQUES Judges Meeting, which takes place in Dublin, Ireland on 5^th June		Design patent abuse in Ukraine, Louis Vuitton in the General Court and a Kit Kat case in Portugal are among the issues discussed on the MARQUES IP blogs in the past month
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WIPO Madrid System Users Meeting on 3rd May
WIPO is hosting a Madrid System Users’ Meeting on Sunday 3^rd May during the 137^th INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego
The last 12 months saw significant developments in the Madrid System for trade mark holders and their representatives: The System expanded into new markets and is now available in 111 countries; A record number of international applications was received demonstrating increased awareness of and confidence in the System; New and improved online services were created to make registration and maintenance more efficient; The Common Regulations changed on 1^st January 2015, making it easier to renew an application and offering relief in case deadlines are missed. The Madrid System Users’ Meeting provides a unique opportunity to engage with members and WIPO experts on these developments and the ongoing evolution of the System, and to hear from representatives of the newest members – OAPI, Cambodia and Zimbabwe. The event takes place in Room 10 of the San Diego Convention Center from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and all trade mark practitioners are welcome. WIPO also has a booth (number 1414) at the INTA Annual Meeting, where representatives of WIPO and IP offices will be available for discussions.
OHIM IP Academy seminars - reserve your place!		OHIM at the INTA Annual Meeting
MARQUES members have an opportunity to attend seminars hosted by the OHIM IP Academy		OHIM will be demonstrating its global trade mark and design tools and solutions, such as TMview, TM class and the Enforcement Database at the INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego
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