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PONS IP participates in PTMG's (Pharmaceutical Trademarks Group)

PONS IP participa en PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trademarks Group)

PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trademarks Group), an organization that brings together numerous professionals and brands from the pharmaceutical industry, has celebrated the 99th edition of their fall conference in Berlin. This biannual event offers a magnificent opportunity to make contact with companies in the industry and with colleagues dedicated to the protection of intangible assets in this … Read more

Award for the best R&D+i work and subsequent patent

Award for the best R&D+i work and subsequent patent

Our Office in Bogotá obtains a double recognition through our partners at La Salle University, thanks to the award for best R&D+i work and subsequent patent granted to the research team of Jairo Vanegas Gordillo and Daniel Abdon Varela, with the support of our Patent Engineer in Colombia, Nicolás Carvajal Reyes, for the creation of … Read more

The International Trademark Association appoints Ana Gómez, from PONS IP's International Relations Department, as a member of INTA's Unreal Campaign committee

INTA’s Unreal Campaign

With the aim of educating young people about the importance of Intellectual Property, the International Trademark Association is launching INTA’s Unreal Campaign for another year, an awareness program which aims to educate young students between 14 and 18 about the dangers of counterfeit and the importance of registered trademarks. For this latest edition, Ana Gómez, … Read more

Experts call for a reduction in the gap between marketing and legal departments when a brand is launched

Marketing marcas nueva ley

The Asociación de Marketing de España, in cooperation with PONS IP, held a conference this morning at Fundación PONS geared at analyzing the impact of the new Trademark Law on the marketing strategies of companies. During the meeting, the changes and opportunities brought about by the Trademark Law reform that came into force on January … Read more

Malaysia joins the Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks

mALASIA mARCAS

On September 27, Malaysia became part of the Madrid system and, in two months (from December 27, 2019), it will be possible to protect new trademarks by designating this country in the international application. Malaysia has become the 106th member of the Madrid System, which now covers a total of 122 countries in which it … Read more

PONS IP ensures legal protection at Fruit Attraction 2019

Fruit attraction

Fruit Attraction, the International Trade Fair for the Fruit and Vegetable industry, returns to IFEMA on October 22nd. A meeting point for experts in the fruit and vegetable industry all over the world, where they will be able to present their products worldwide, establish commercial relationships, seek new opportunities in new markets, check industry and … Read more

PONS IP launches a solution legaltech to protect industrial and intellectual property rights on the Internet

trademark

Madrid, 20 September 2019. PONS IP, a global firm specializing in comprehensive advice on intellectual property and new technologies in Spain, Europe and Latin America, and its technology partner Smart Protection, a company specializing in online asset protection, have presented the technological platform ‘Smart Brand Protection’ at Fundación PONS. This technological platform, aimed at online … Read more

“How do 21st-Century trademarks create value?” conference

APD BILBAO MARCA

Trademarks in the Basque Country, a reflection of the economic recovery and its business transformation In the last five years, the number of trademarks registered in the Basque Country grew by 25%, reaching 3,157 by the end of 2018. It is worth mentioning that the activities related to catering and accommodation (class 43) had an … Read more

PONS IP strengthens its position in international rankings thanks to two new awards

PONS IP strengthens its position in international rankings thanks to two new awards

The summer edition of World Trademark Review 2019 has recently released its annual study focused on the analysis and evaluation of the activities carried out by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), where the renowned journal collects the most proactive firms in trademark filing, both at a national and European level. PONS IP has … Read more

PONS IP refuerza su posicionamiento en los rankings internacionales gracias a dos nuevos reconocimientos

PONS IP refuerza su posicionamiento en los rankings internacionales gracias a dos nuevos reconocimientos

La edición estival de World Trademark Review 2019 ha presentado recientemente su estudio anual dedicado al análisis y evaluación de la actividad de la Oficina de Propiedad Intelectual de la Unión Europea (EUIPO por sus siglas en inglés) donde la reconocida publicación recoge las firmas más proactivas en tramitación de marcas, tanto a nivel nacional … Read more

We celebrate six years of commitment on innovation in Colombia

PONSIPCOLOMBIA

PONS IP Latam Desk in Colombia celebrates six years of operations in the Andean country; a key anniversary for the company, as it was the climax of a great strategic commitment to promote the internationalization process of PONS IP, initiated in 2012 in China. From our headquarters in Bogota, our team of professionals has managed … Read more

PONS IP does NOT close for holidays: July and August, very busy months

PONS IP EN LOS MEDIOS

In these summer months, at PONS IP we continue sharing knowledge and informing about IP in all industries. Last July, we once again became a reference point in media thanks to the conference “Innovation for a healthy diet” as part of the Innovators in the Third Digital Revolution series of conferences, organized by Fundación PONS … Read more

PONS IP obtains the CEDRO license

CEDRO

PONS IP, a global company specialized in comprehensive advice on intellectual property and new technologies for Spain, Europe, and Latin America, has obtained the CEDRO license for copyright press summaries on behalf of newspaper and magazine editors. Therefore, our company is now authorized to distribute among its team as well as among clients and external … Read more

Intellectual Property rights licenses

Intellectual Property rights licenses

During September 25 and 26, within the Innovation Practitioners – INNOPRAC training program, a RedTransfer and PONS Escuela de Negocios project that aims to contribute to improving the training of professionals in the national innovation system, the workshop “Intellectual Property Rights Licenses” will take place. On this occasion, our colleague Amaya Mallea, Director of R&D+i … Read more

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RISK INSURANCE AS A GROWTH INSTRUMENT FOR SMEs

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING INTANGIBLE ASSETS

At this point, at the peak of technological progress, most innovative SMEs understand the importance of adequately protecting their intangible assets, but they may not be as aware of the importance of focusing on and planning for the activation of the front where legal battles will be fought when the company takes off internationally and … Read more

PONS IP takes part in IFEMA THINKIDS, a development program that promotes the entrepreneurial spirit of young people, organized by IFEMA

IFEMA THINKIDS

Our colleagues Rocío Perís, Commercial Director of PONS IP, and Javier Albalad, Lawyer of PONS IP, participate in the Ifema Thinkids Campus. A unique space to develop creativity, imagination and talent in order to encourage entrepreneurship in children. During the two weeks of its duration, our colleagues are actively involved in offering their expertise to … Read more

Proper Intellectual Property management drives business growth

Trademarks and Patents

According to the latest study published by EPO (European Patents Office) and EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) new European SMEs that protect their Intellectual Property rights (patents, trademarks or designs) have a greater chance of business growth and success than those with no protection. The reality of our European Union is that 99% of … Read more

Brazil joins the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks

Brasil se adhiere al Sistema de Madrid

From October 2, 2019, trademark owners will be able to obtain their brand protection in Brazil through the international registration of marks. This country becomes the 105th member of the Madrid System. With this membership, one of the ten largest economies in the world and an important territory of Latin America is incorporated into the … Read more

Copyright, data protection and position trademarks: PONS IP welcomes summer through media outlets

Press

During last June, PONS IP became once again a reference in media outlets. Our team has analyzed current issues on TV, radio, press and digital media such as RTVE, Expansión, and Cinco Días, among others. June has been marked by news as relevant as the first anniversary since the implementation of the GDPR, the resolution … Read more

ONE MORE YEAR, PONS IP PARTICIPATES IN ECTA (ASSOCIATION OF EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES BRANDS)

ECTA

The Trademark Association of the European Communities, “ECTA”, is a non-governmental association that brings together more than 1,400 members from all the Member States of the European Union with associated members from all over the world. ECTA offers an ideal forum for exchanging and sharing knowledge. Our colleague Patricia García Köthenbürger, from the International Legal … Read more

Once again, PONS IP has been selected as the recommended firm in the prestigious ranking of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

RANKING IAM

Patents are essential commercial products, and knowing how to obtain, enforce and monetize them has become a crucial mission for companies across all industries. Private professionals play a key role in developing and implementing patent strategies for clients in both local and global markets, as well as elaborating measures to protect clients’ rights in the … Read more

Pedro Colmenares Soto, Assistant Director-General of Data Inspection for the Spanish Data Protection Agency, in the Conference “GDPR, one year later”

RGPD

“The actions of the Spanish Data Protection Agency are an opportunity for companies to self-analyze and improve their data management systems” Madrid, June 13th, 2019. PONS IP, a global firm specializing in comprehensive advice on intellectual property and new technologies, has held in the headquarters of the PONS Foundation a conference with the participation of … Read more

The GDPR, one year later

May 25, 2018 is a relevant date in regard to the processing of personal data, as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) began to be directly applicable in the European legal system.   The GDPR updates the rights already recognized in Directive 95/46/EC, incorporates new rights adapted to the digital environment and establishes new obligations … Read more

Call Open for the 2019 Promotion of Patent Applications and Utility Models Program

Intellectual property as a fundamental pillar in the internationalization of spanish companies Once again this year, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO), in its commitment to promote Intellectual Property as a fundamental tool for the internationalization of Spanish companies, has launched the “Program for the Promotion of Patent Applications and Utility Models.” The main … Read more

Canada adheres to Madrid System for the international registration of trademarks

As of June 17, 2019, trademark owners will be able to obtain protection for their marks in Canada through international registration. This country has become the 104th member of Madrid System, which now consists of a total of 120 countries. This system provides, by filing a single application and paying a single set of fees, … Read more

SPAIN-CHINA BUSINESS MEETING

SPAIN-CHINA BUSINESS MEETING “Practical seminar on how to do business in China.”   Last Sunday May 12, the “Spain-China Business Meeting” was held in Shenzhen (China) with the aim of developing a practical Seminar on how to do business in China. The event was organized by ICEX Spain Trade and Investments and the Economic and … Read more

Training session Intellectual Property Rights en H2020

Training session Intellectual Property Rights en H2020

Horizon 2020 is the funding program for research and innovation in the European Union for the 2014-2020 period. The aim of the project is to finance initiatives and projects of great value to the European community, through an 80 million euros fund. Within the framework of the Enterprise Europe Network project, PONS IP, in collaboration … Read more

Training session The new Trade Secrets Act

Training session The new Trade Secrets Act

How the new Trade Secret Law affects the healthcare sector. Should I protect my know-how to safeguard my company’s innovation? With the entry into force of the new Trade Secret Law on March 13th, the concept of trade secret is defined, and the establishment of a series of security measures to protect it is proposed. … Read more

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

One of most challenging discussions in the field of exclusive rights is how the Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting in the assessment of those rights. Specially, dealing with patents and copyright works, experts wonder if AI is likely to alter some of the most fundamental pillars of exclusive rights. Think about the fulfillment and finding … Read more

CSIC, A PIONEERING BODY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PROTECT KNOWLEDGE

PONS IP ENTREVISTA A CSIC

Trade secrets are a fast and competitive method of protection in all types of organizations; a tool that is not subject to the evaluation or assessment of any government institution or authority, that has an immediate effect (as there are no waiting times for the protection to be effective), and that requires no payment of … Read more

INTA 2019

INTA 2019

The annual INTA (International Trademark Association), meeting is the largest and most influential gathering of trademark owners and Intellectual Property professionals from around the world and related to all industries. As every year, PONS IP will participate in INTA 141st edition, which this year will take place in Boston Massachusetts, from May 18 to 22, … Read more

JORNADA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS H2020

JORNADA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS H2020

Horizonte 2020 es el programa de financiación para la investigación y la innovación en la Unión Europea durante el período 2014-2020. El objetivo del proyecto es la financiación de las iniciativas y de los proyectos de gran valor para la comunidad europea, a través de un fondo de 80 millones de euros. PONS IP organiza … Read more

Presentation of the book APPtualízate Applications for entrepreneurs

Presentation of the book APPtualízate Applications for entrepreneurs

The book “APPtualízate: Applications for entrepreneurs” from the publishing house Exlibric, was presented on May 13th. Luis Olivan Jiménez, experienced director of TVE and deputy director of the “Emprende” show, and Marieta Fernández Leal, journalist for RTVE with more than 20 years of experience and applications expert at “Emprende”, propose this book with the aim … Read more

The new regulations on proof of use in opposition

Implementation of the new regulations on proof of use in opposition procedures against new trademark applications in Spain

On April 26, 2019, the Government approved by Royal Decree the amendments to the regulations implementing the Trademark Law in Spain that sets in motion the changes envisaged in the opposition procedures. According to the new regulations, the applicant for a new trademark may require proof of use of the opposing trademarks provided that they … Read more

Joseba Villate, new director of the PONS IP Office in the Basque Country

Joseba Villate, new director of the PONS IP Office in the Basque Country

PONS IP has appointed Joseba Villate as the Basque Country Office new director. Joseba Villate joins PONS IP, adding value for our clients in the north through strategic advice on intellectual property and R+D+i, and continuing the business development strategy based on the ‘360º vision’ to promote our growth in one of the main innovation … Read more

New .madrid domain extension

New .madrid domain extension

Starting next Thursday, April 11, Madrid will have its own domain extension (.madrid) With the new domain, you will be able to protect and improve your brand positioning on Internet; an additional option to take into account if you own brands with a commercial interest in the Community of Madrid. On April 11, Public Administrations … Read more

What happens to my Intellectual Property rights in the EU?

NO-DEAL BREXIT

During the past few weeks, information regarding the possible scenarios of a Brexit without a deal, with a deal, or extension has occupied such an important, as a variable, media space. Faced with this uncertainty and with the firm commitment to keep you informed of the consequences of a “Brexit Without a Deal” on intellectual … Read more

APD Colombia and PONS IP are debating on ways to protect organizations' Know How

Apd y PONS IP COLOMBIA

Companies are increasingly competitive, which is why protecting their intangible assets as part of their assets is essential. To this effect, intellectual property is the tool that helps business owners protect their trade secrets, internally managing knowledge, and prevent leaks on the sensitive and strategic information on the business. ‘How to protect your company’s KNOW … Read more

'Trademark harmonization and CETA will be great opportunities for businesses in Canada.'

Jornada CETA

On Monday, PONS IP participated together with the Canadian Embassy, Caixabank and ESADE, in the meeting ‘Business Opportunities in Canada following the signing of CETA’, a conference to highlight the possibilities the free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union opens to Spanish companies. The firm’s general director, Nuria Marcos, analyzed the industrial and intellectual … Read more

We'll be waiting for you at INTA 2019!

INTA `PONS

As every year, PONS IP will participate in the International Trademark Association (INTA) annual meeting, the great international meeting of intellectual property. The 141st edition of this congress will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, between 18th and 20th May 2019. Professionals and authorities from all over the world will share knowledge, conferences and numerous multilateral … Read more

Ten Keys to the Spanish Trade Secrets Act

Trade Secrets Keys

Trade secrets are a fast and competitive method of protection in all types of organizations; a tool that requires no registration or payment of fees; that is not subject to the evaluation or assessment of any government institution or authority and that has an immediate effect (as there are no waiting times for the protection … Read more

What are the requirements for a patent to be filed?

Patents

For the great majority, the word ‘patent’ refers to complex inventions and enormous formulas, to ideas that can be immediately profitable. It also refers to a very specific and overestimated image of what an inventor is. But in reality, being a patent owner is not something granted to large companies or research centers, and the … Read more

PONS IP, recommended firm in Trade Marks according to MIP 'IP Stars' ranking

Top firm trademars

PONS IP is once again one of the recommended firms in trademark filing within the prestigious IP Stars ranking published this February 2019. This is the third consecutive year the firm appears in this ranking, an international benchmark within the intellectual property sector which covers the main agencies from 70 jurisdictions. The IP Stars ranking is published … Read more

The enrollment period for the Intellectual Property Expert Course is now open

Guitars

PONS Business School and ISDE have opened the enrollment period for the Intellectual Property and New Technologies Expert Course. This is a comprehensive two-month program that prepares for copyright and related rights protection and management within creative and cultural industries. The training also deepens aspects related to new technologies and privacy on the Internet. This … Read more

Ten keys to understanding the new Trademark Law

Spanish Trademarks Law

The reform of the Trademark Law entered into force in Spain on January 14. The modifications that are incorporated shall affect both new trademark applicants and those who already own one. Therefore, from PONS IP, we have summarized the new Law in ten key points to understand what this reform consists of and what trademark … Read more

Madrid: Keys to understand the new Trademark Law

Trademark Law

On Thursday, January 24, PONS IP will hold a joint conference with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office in which the keys regarding the reform of the Trademark Law will be analyzed. This new law came into force in Spain on Monday January 14 and affects both new applicants for Spanish trademarks and Spanish trademark … Read more

Barcelona: Keys to understand the new Trademark Law

Trademark Law

On Tuesday, January 22, PONS IP will hold a joint conference with ISDE business school in which the keys regarding the reform of the Trademark Law will be analyzed. This new law came into force in Spain on Monday January 14 and affects both new applicants for Spanish trademarks and Spanish trademark owners. AGENDA •10:30 … Read more

Protecting your IP rights during Mobile World Congress

MWC 18

The Commercial Courts of Barcelona has approved a special Protocol to grant preferential and special treatment to the urgent preliminary injunction claims that may be filed regarding the Mobile World Congress, during February and specially on the days of the MWC (25 to 28 February). For the first time, the Protocol is also signed by … Read more

Trademarks in Latam, a crucial asset in the economic success of companies

Marcas Latam

It is widely known that, in recent years, our society’s technological and scientific development has been exponential, which is why Intellectual Property Registration Offices have found it necessary to strengthen their infrastructures and platforms, as well as to promote the relevance of protecting the assets generated by knowledge and innovation. As a result, we have … Read more

Carmen González, new PONS IP Head of Trademarks

Carmen González, new PONS IP Head of Trademarks

PONS IP has appointed Carmen González Candela as Head of Trademarks, an expert in distinctive signs with more than 20 years of experience in intellectual property and related to this company since 2007. Carmen takes on the new position at a key moment for the sector, with the upcoming entry into force of the new … Read more

Why is it such a good idea to study for a Master's degree in Intellectual Property?

Ranking PCT Mip Spain

Why is it such a good idea to study for a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property? Companies are increasing their demands and requirements on candidates who want to be part of or lead their teams. This pressure is accentuated by the strong competition in the labor market, where postgraduate studies are an almost essential requirement … Read more

PONS IP 'Against Copy' at FRUIT ATTRACTION 2018

Fruit Attraction

Fruit Attraction will return to IFEMA on October 23rd to bring the fruit and vegetable sector together for its most important annual meeting. Under the mottoWhere Fresh Produce & Innovation meet, the international fair will feature many industry innovations for 2018, all of them designed to further stimulate and facilitate business interaction and serve as … Read more

PONS IP participates in BIOSPAIN, the great meeting of the bioindustry

Expoingeniería PONS

BIOSPAIN is the largest international biotechnology event in Europe, both in number of bilateral meetings and in number of participating companies (more than 800 in 2017). This year, the meeting will be held in Seville on September 25-27, 2018. As a member of the Spanish Association of Biocompanies (Asociación Española de Bioempresas, ASEBIO), PONS IP … Read more

Álvaro Atilano, new International Business Director

Atilano

Álvaro Atilano has been appointed new International Business and Project Development Director at PONS IP, thus taking a new step in the company’s objective of boosting its growth in new markets and continuing with its internationalization and service diversification strategy within its 360º Vision framework. The new manager joins PONS after holding the position of … Read more

Why does Brexit force us to rethink our trademark strategy in the EU?

Brexit and trademarks

The United Kingdom voted for its exit from the European Union only two years ago, which means the future situation of the country in respect to the EU is far from a well-defined plan. There is considerable legal uncertainty concerning the scope of Brexit’s impact overall, including in the Intellectual Property regulation. Negotiations are still … Read more

Brief reference to the nullity and revocation of trademarks in the Draft Law on Trademarks

Image Law

On July 23, 2018, the Chamber of Deputies approved the Preliminary Draft of the new Law on Trademarks, which thoroughly amends Law 17/2001, of December 7, 2001, on Trademarks, in order to adapt it to Directive 2015/2436 of the Parliament and of the Council, of December 16, 2015, on the harmonization of the laws of … Read more

The new GDPR, point of inflection for healthcare centers

Jornada FIPSE PONS

The application of the new General Data Protection Regulation this past May 25th entails a new obstacle for all types of companies within or outside of the European Union. Nevertheless, there are sectors that are sensitive to the changes that the regulation brings due to the nature of the data managed within their activity. One … Read more

Why your customers prefer non-traditional trademarks (and why you should protect them)

Non traditional trademarks

Bored of traditional trademarks? As consumers, we are becoming increasingly sophisticated in our purchasing decisions and we demand increasingly more added value from trademarks. The development of new technologies and modern sales channels have helped to broaden the distinguishing signs typology and, in this unique environment, non-traditional trademarks have burst onto the scene. Some examples … Read more

Discover our Master's Degree in Intellectual Propert, Competition and New Technologies

Máster IP

The period for enrolling in the Thirteenth (XVIII) Edition of the Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Competition and New Technologies has started. PONS Escuela de Negocios, the PONS Foundation and the Rey Juan Carlos University offer this program focused on one of the most relevant sectors in the market. The enrollment period runs until September … Read more

The GCEU is inspired by Picasso to allow Messi to use his surname as a trademark

Camp Nou

On 26 April 2018, the Sixth Chamber of the General Court of the European Union (GCEU) delivered a judgment on the conceptual aspect (i.e. what the trademark means for the consumer) in the comparison of trademarks for the purposes of Article 8 (1) (b) of the Council Regulation on the Community Trademark (now European Trademark) … Read more

PONS IP, 'IP Star' in patent and trade mark prosecution

PONS IP IP Stars

PONS IP has once again being recommended as one of the top firms for trade mark prosecution and for patent prosecution in Spain. This recognition comes from Managing Intellectual Property, that distinguishes us within its 2018 IP Stars research. This is the second consecutive year that our company ranks on both lists, which features the … Read more

Keys to responsible 3D printing

Impresión en 3D

Easy, fast and within reach of increasingly more people. Today, 3D printing is a growing technology that allows you to unleash your imagination and create a myriad objects. However, 3D printing often facilitates the infringement of industrial and intellectual property rights by inviting the “copying” of protected designs. What legal issues should we consider before … Read more

Meet our INTA 2018 team

INTA 2018

As every year, PONS IP participates in the INTA Annual Meeting, the leading international event in the field of intellectual property. The 140th edition of this conference will be held in Seattle, Washington, from May 19 through 23, 2018. During these four days, industry professionals and leaders from around the world will share knowledge, conferences, … Read more

Does your company have an app? Then you should know about this new domain

App

Google has launched the .app domain extension, which will offer maximum security and positioning when promoting mobile applications on both Google Play and the App Store. The company took control of all the extensions three years ago now, participating in a very close auction with other Internet giants. This new domain can be requested from … Read more

“Data protection is no longer static and must be embedded in the entire corporate structure”

Jornada RGPD

Two months after the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation across the European Union, many organizations are considering what specific measures they should take to comply with the regulations, which will be applicable from 25 May onwards. For this reason, PONS IP held a meeting to review the main news on the GDPR and … Read more

Colombia is committed to innovation and competitiveness

Cartagena de Indias

Last September we had the opportunity to learn about the report on Intellectual Property (IP) for the period 2000-2016, produced by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the National Planning Department of the Government of Colombia (DNP) and the system of IP administration authorities in the country: SIC, DNDA, ICA, as well as the Permanent … Read more

WTR acknowledges our leadership in trademark litigation and registration

Barcelona

In addition to leading the latest EU trademark filing ranking, PONS IP is at the top of a new ranking in the World Trademark Review (WTR) which, on this occasion, has distinguished us as a leading international trademark firm. The 2018 World’s Leading Trademark Professionals ranking honors the industry’s most prestigious professionals worldwide, including two … Read more

A luxury (and fashion) masterclass with Elle, MIT and UCM

WTR leaders

The importance of protecting a brand becomes crucial in an industry as unique as fashion. With this in mind, the Elle International Fashion and Luxury Management Program invited us to offer a masterclass on IP to the students of its exclusive master’s degree, promoted by Elle, MIT Sloan Executive Education, and the Complutense University of … Read more

Isabel Cortés, new PONS IP International Affairs Director

Jornada en Fundación

Isabel Cortés has been appointed International Affairs Director at PONS IP. Cortés, a renowned trademark attorney specializing in European Union law, has been collaborating with the company for more than 20 years as International Trademark Director, up until now. With this appointment, the new head of International Affairs takes on the coordination of PONS IP’s … Read more

Some light and shadows on copies in the cloud

Copias en la nube

Commentary on the ruling given by the Court of Justice of the European Union (3rd Chamber) on 29 November, 2017 (Case C-265/16; VCAST – RTI) Can a television broadcast be captured and made available to the public by someone who does not hold the proper rights to do so? Can it also be copied and … Read more

PONS IP, Spanish top filer in PCT patent applications

TOP Filers PCT

Managing Intellectual Property has once again distinguished PONS IP as the leading Spanish firm in PCT patent applications. In its December issue, the international magazine publishes the 2017 IP Stars PCT leaders report, based on data from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The ranking is organized by country, featuring international IP firms with the … Read more

New 360° View: We have expanded our services with a global IP consultancy area

New 360° View

At PONS IP we are passionate about innovation and firmly believe in the development of ideas and new technologies that can penetrate both the market and the society. Thus, we have taken a step further our philosophy of helping our clients to complete the innovation circle, by expanding our services and restructuring them into three … Read more

Changes in the second phase of the new EU trademark Regulation

Novedades en el Reglamento sobre la marca de la UE

On 1 October the second part of the new EU trademark Regulation came into force, bringing with it some significant changes in addition to those already introduced on 23 March 2016. These affect the type of trademarks that can be filed before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) the application criteria and the processing … Read more

PONS IP, leader in EU trademarks applications

WTR Awards

World Trademark Review has once more included PONS IP in its annual EU ranking of IP firms. This renowned classification presents the leading IP firms in the EU, taking into account the number of applications processed by each of these. Having appeared among the top firms in Spain and Europe in recent years, PONS IP … Read more