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AWA is a leading IP firm with over 370 employees across 22 offices in Belgium, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.We believe tomorrow is today’s emerging business – rising up from untapped potential within established industries and start-ups. No matter the size or industry, we help our clients create business out of their ideas and innovations.AWA was founded in 1897 by Swedish engineer Anders Wilhelm Anderson. His initials form our company name and remind us of our proud history.We supply a full-service offering of IP law services in prosecution, dispute litigation, aftermarket services, legal advice, strategy and commercialisation. Our IP professionals are experts in patents, trademark, design, copyright and domain names.What sets up apartGlobal: AWA has a presence in Europe and Asia with an extensive network of qualified preferred partners all over the world. We can handle your IP needs globally and follow-up in real-time.Diversity and Colloboration: Our people come from diverse backgrounds with practical industry knowledge. Their technical capability means they understand the small details and how this differentiates you in the marketplace. Our teams comprise engineers working closely with attorneys at law and vice versa. This seamless collaboration ensures that the right skillset and legal knowledge is available and utilised for our client’s innovations. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive trainee programme for future IP leaders.Strategy: We focus on the long-term – building a business is a journey that requires strategy. We support companies throughout the corporate cycle to protect and enforce IP rights, but to also identify and capture the value of intellectual assets.Digital Innovation: We live in the digital era and are constantly looking at tools that reduce workload and save time. From the AWA Client Porta, to our domain management services – we are innovating the IP tools of the future.Employee Owned: AWA is 100% owned by the employees with more than 50% of us choosing to invest or hold shares in the Group. This reflects our personal and long-term commitment to both our firm and our clients.AWA AsiaPart of the AWA Group, AWA Asia supports and manages international clients’ IP needs throughout the region with a head office in Hong Kong – a location known for its successful business environment, world-class infrastructure and effective legal system.Our Beijing office is our wholly owned licensed trademark agency, allowing us to file and enforce trademarks directlybefore the China Trademark Office and the administrative authorities, without the need to use local third-party agents.Today, China is one of the largest IP markets in the world and is increasingly being selected as a key venue for IP litigation by foreign and local entities alike.AWA Asia has strong value proposition that consists of an East-meets-West approach, with a bilingual and bicultural team of IP professionals (trademark lawyers, patent attorneys and IP strategists). Our international-level service delivery comes with deep local knowledge and is business minded, pragmatic and tailored. Network memberships: AIPPI, APAA, ECTA, epi, FICPI, INTA, The Lawyer Network, LES Scandinavia, MARQUES, Union-IP

Based in Bucharest, Cosmovici & Associates advises clients on the protection, enforcement and strategic management of intellectual property rights in Romania and internationally. Established in 2009 by Paul Cosmovici, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering strategic, business-oriented IP advice to companies operating across multiple jurisdictions. The firm provides a comprehensive intellectual property offering covering trademarks, designs, patents, copyright and related rights, domain names, trade secrets and know-how, as well as unfair competition, counterfeiting and border measures. Its work spans IP clearance and filing strategies, portfolio management, enforcement actions, litigation and IP-focused commercial transactions. Cosmovici & Associates is particularly recognised for its expertise in trademark law and brand protection, assisting clients with global filing strategies, monitoring and opposition proceedings, and the development of brand protection programmes aligned with commercial objectives. The firm also represents clients in infringement, unfair competition, counterfeiting, domain name and border enforcement disputes. The team regularly advises on transactional intellectual property matters, including licence, assignment and coexistence agreements, and supports clients on IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence exercises. A significant strength of the practice lies in the management of international IP portfolios. Acting as a central point of coordination, the firm oversees multi-jurisdictional filing and enforcement strategies through a network of trusted foreign counsel. It has particular experience coordinating matters involving Romania, the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. Through its international network, the firm provides protection and strategic coordination in more than 180 jurisdictions worldwide. Clients include start-ups, growth-stage businesses and multinational organisations operating across sectors including technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, fashion, FMCG, cosmetics and digital industries.

AWA is a leading IP firm with over 370 employees across 22 offices in Belgium, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.We believe tomorrow is today’s emerging business – rising up from untapped potential within established industries and start-ups. No matter the size or industry, we help our clients create business out of their ideas and innovations.AWA was founded in 1897 by Swedish engineer Anders Wilhelm Anderson. His initials form our company name and remind us of our proud history.We supply a full-service offering of IP law services in prosecution, dispute litigation, aftermarket services, legal advice, strategy and commercialisation. Our IP professionals are experts in patents, trademark, design, copyright and domain names.What sets up apartGlobal: AWA has a presence in Europe and Asia with an extensive network of qualified preferred partners all over the world. We can handle your IP needs globally and follow-up in real-time.Diversity and Colloboration: Our people come from diverse backgrounds with practical industry knowledge. Their technical capability means they understand the small details and how this differentiates you in the marketplace. Our teams comprise engineers working closely with attorneys at law and vice versa. This seamless collaboration ensures that the right skillset and legal knowledge is available and utilised for our client’s innovations. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive trainee programme for future IP leaders.Strategy: We focus on the long-term – building a business is a journey that requires strategy. We support companies throughout the corporate cycle to protect and enforce IP rights, but to also identify and capture the value of intellectual assets.Digital Innovation: We live in the digital era and are constantly looking at tools that reduce workload and save time. From the AWA Client Porta, to our domain management services – we are innovating the IP tools of the future.Employee Owned: AWA is 100% owned by the employees with more than 50% of us choosing to invest or hold shares in the Group. This reflects our personal and long-term commitment to both our firm and our clients.AWA AsiaPart of the AWA Group, AWA Asia supports and manages international clients’ IP needs throughout the region with a head office in Hong Kong – a location known for its successful business environment, world-class infrastructure and effective legal system.Our Beijing office is our wholly owned licensed trademark agency, allowing us to file and enforce trademarks directlybefore the China Trademark Office and the administrative authorities, without the need to use local third-party agents.Today, China is one of the largest IP markets in the world and is increasingly being selected as a key venue for IP litigation by foreign and local entities alike.AWA Asia has strong value proposition that consists of an East-meets-West approach, with a bilingual and bicultural team of IP professionals (trademark lawyers, patent attorneys and IP strategists). Our international-level service delivery comes with deep local knowledge and is business minded, pragmatic and tailored. Network memberships: AIPPI, APAA, ECTA, epi, FICPI, INTA, The Lawyer Network, LES Scandinavia, MARQUES, Union-IP

AWA is a leading IP firm with over 370 employees across 22 offices in Belgium, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.We believe tomorrow is today’s emerging business – rising up from untapped potential within established industries and start-ups. No matter the size or industry, we help our clients create business out of their ideas and innovations.AWA was founded in 1897 by Swedish engineer Anders Wilhelm Anderson. His initials form our company name and remind us of our proud history.We supply a full-service offering of IP law services in prosecution, dispute litigation, aftermarket services, legal advice, strategy and commercialisation. Our IP professionals are experts in patents, trademark, design, copyright and domain names.What sets up apartGlobal: AWA has a presence in Europe and Asia with an extensive network of qualified preferred partners all over the world. We can handle your IP needs globally and follow-up in real-time.Diversity and Colloboration: Our people come from diverse backgrounds with practical industry knowledge. Their technical capability means they understand the small details and how this differentiates you in the marketplace. Our teams comprise engineers working closely with attorneys at law and vice versa. This seamless collaboration ensures that the right skillset and legal knowledge is available and utilised for our client’s innovations. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive trainee programme for future IP leaders.Strategy: We focus on the long-term – building a business is a journey that requires strategy. We support companies throughout the corporate cycle to protect and enforce IP rights, but to also identify and capture the value of intellectual assets.Digital Innovation: We live in the digital era and are constantly looking at tools that reduce workload and save time. From the AWA Client Porta, to our domain management services – we are innovating the IP tools of the future.Employee Owned: AWA is 100% owned by the employees with more than 50% of us choosing to invest or hold shares in the Group. This reflects our personal and long-term commitment to both our firm and our clients.AWA AsiaPart of the AWA Group, AWA Asia supports and manages international clients’ IP needs throughout the region with a head office in Hong Kong – a location known for its successful business environment, world-class infrastructure and effective legal system.Our Beijing office is our wholly owned licensed trademark agency, allowing us to file and enforce trademarks directlybefore the China Trademark Office and the administrative authorities, without the need to use local third-party agents.Today, China is one of the largest IP markets in the world and is increasingly being selected as a key venue for IP litigation by foreign and local entities alike.AWA Asia has strong value proposition that consists of an East-meets-West approach, with a bilingual and bicultural team of IP professionals (trademark lawyers, patent attorneys and IP strategists). Our international-level service delivery comes with deep local knowledge and is business minded, pragmatic and tailored. Network memberships: AIPPI, APAA, ECTA, epi, FICPI, INTA, The Lawyer Network, LES Scandinavia, MARQUES, Union-IP

Increasing the value of your intellectual property is what we aim at every aspect of our work. PATENTICA was founded in 1997 and since then has expanded into a brilliantly established team of patent and trademark attorneys, lawyers, patent engineers and paralegals for worldwide patent and trademark prosecution, litigation, assistance in corporate IP strategy development and technology transactions and other IP related services. Our practitioners closely cooperate to provide clients with high quality services and professional advice in intellectual property as well as advise how to implement IP strategies that conserve resources, add measurable value and give our clients a cost-effective and commercially practical competitive advantage. Our services cover the full lifecycle of intellectual property, including: - European, Eurasian, national and international (PCT) patent protection; - Trade mark registration; - Industrial design protection; - Freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity and infringement analyses; - IP strategy development and implementation; - Opposition, invalidation and appeal proceedings ;- Patent and trade mark enforcement, litigation support and dispute resolution; - Licensing, technology transfer and commercialization of intellectual property; - IP due diligence; - Customs protection, anti-counterfeiting measures and enforcement against infringement; - Copyright, domain names, unfair competition and other IP-related legal services. PATENTICA’s attorneys and agents have substantial backgrounds in electrical engineering, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering, microbiology, genetic engineering, electronics, software, telecommunications, medical devices and other technical industries. We work closely with the clients to ensure that they obtain maximum protection for their intellectual property with a country specific approach. How we are different: - We can offer expert service in patent law, since IP is our primary focus over than two decades - We successfully cover the full IP life cycle to provide best protection and support - We share 7 Offices over USA, Europe and Central Asia to ensure comfort customer service - Our team represents over 100+ technology professionals and 35 patent and trademark attorneys - Our cases include successful 200+ litigation and opposition cases and 20000+ granted patents - We not only defend your IP assets, but also enforce them against competitors - We represent clients all over the globe. Top-10 countries include USA, UK, China, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, France & Japan - We provide services for both domestic and international clients - We have extensive experience in all areas of IP, from drafting and prosecution to FTO analysis and litigation - One-stop service covering multiple jurisdictions: Russia, the EAPO, Ukraine, Georgia, Uzbekistan and other CIS countries - We provide genuinely personalised services to our clients For nearly 30 years, PATENTICA has remained committed to delivering responsive service, strategic guidance and cost-effective solutions that enable innovators and businesses to realize the full potential of their intellectual property. Learn how we can help: www.patentica.com

Pharmaceutical patents in Europe suffer from a lack of clarity over supplementary protection certificates. As several key cases are referred to the Court of Justice, Brian Cordery and Laura Reynolds explain the background and future of SPCs

We hosted a virtual event to celebrate the winners of the 16th annual Managing IP Awards

A proposal to make UPC documents available to the public “upon reasoned request” could stifle participation in the European patent project

The association representing chartered UK trade mark attorneys has set out its wish list for registered trade marks and designs post-Brexit. It is also campaigning for representation rights after the UK leaves the EU

IP owners with trade marks in Europe should review their portfolios before the IP Translator decision to avoid losing the scope of their rights. After a hearing last month, judges at the Court of Justice are considering questions referred to them in a dispute over the scope of protection provided by class headings in trade mark applications.