At the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) Director Christian．Archambeau (Christian Archambeau) in 2023 years 3 month 24 Daily pass release EX-23-2 After the decision is approved, About EU Trademarks (EUTM) And registered community designs (RCD) The latest version of the review guidelines has been published 2023 years 3 month 31 Effective from today.

The new version of the guidelines now includes the Bureau's approach to non-homogeneous tokens (NFT) , Classification of virtual goods and virtual services. The new guidelines state, "Virtual goods" The term lacks clarity and accuracy, Further provisions must be made, while "NFT" The term itself is unacceptable, The items related to them must be further explained.

European Union Regulation 2021/2117 No. Regulation of the European Union 4 The regulation on agricultural geographical indications has been amended. therefore, After this regulation comes into force, Protection of geographical indications and traditional specialties (TSG) The chapters have all changed.

After an analysis of case law, The new guidelines are right, too "Well-known fact" The definition was reviewed. now, "Well-known fact" Be defined as "Facts that anyone could have known, Or facts that can be learned from generally available sources" .

In the field of registered Community designs, The new guidelines now also include updates to the assessment section on novelty and personality traits, Reference points for comparison are supplemented, It further explains when a disputed design contains more or fewer features than an earlier design.

If interested parties wish to know more about the changes, viewable EUIPO A summary of the major changes on the website. As always, The quality is still EUIPO At the heart of priorities. The Bureau is committed to continuously improving and promoting its interaction with customers.

A new version of the guide is currently available 5 Official language version, English included, French, German, Italian and Spanish. (Be compiled from euipo. europa. eu)

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