- Rankings
- WIPR Insights
Jurisdiction Reports
Refine search
Jurisdiction reports
As part of a suite of legislation aimed generally at facilitating the diversification of the local economy from its current reliance on financial services and tourism, the Cayman Islands has enacted the Patents and Trade Marks Law, 2011. 1 June 2012
Copyright
Ireland is party to the European Patent Convention and Patent Cooperation Treaty. Irish patents may be obtained nationally through the Irish Patents Office, or regionally as a European Patent designating Ireland. 1 June 2012
Copyright
Any person wishing to obtain a patent in Cameroon must file an application, via a resident agent, directly with the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). 1 June 2012
Copyright
Costa Rica is a member of several conventions and treaties that enable a local patent application to be adjustable for filing in other countries. 1 June 2012
Copyright
A patent attorney should be consulted to assist with the assessment of patentability and drafting of the patent specification. 1 June 2012
Copyright
Patent rights in Mexico are secured by the filing of a patent application in strict compliance with the Mexican Industrial Property Law. 1 June 2012
Copyright
Patent applications are prosecuted at the National Office of Intellectual Property, which is a department of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining. 1 June 2012
Jurisdiction reports
The Brazilian Patent Office (INPI) has started a series of public consultations on patent examination procedures. 1 June 2012
Copyright
Once the Cyprus Department of Customs and Excise Duties (CCED) becomes aware of any suspicious goods that could result in infringement of an IP right, it will suspend the release of the goods and detain them for three working days. 1 June 2012
Jurisdiction reports
One advantage of European Community IP rights is that the courts of a member state in which an alleged infringer has its place of business are competent to decide cases with effect across the entire EU. 1 June 2012
Not finding what you're looking for, please try resetting your applied search and filters,
or try the full site search.