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30.04.2025
The ’dos and don’ts’ when filing EU Customs Applications for Action (AFAs)Keltie moderated the EUIPO and Irish Customs webinar which focused on the ‘dos and don’ts’ when filing EU AFAs. This interactive session was well attended by Intellectual Property (‘IP’) rights holders as well as legal representatives. The aim of this session was to raise awareness and encourage IP rights holders to adopt a proactive approach by filing AFAs in order to mitigate the risk of infringing and counterfeit goods crossing borders and reduce the need for filing Ex-officio AFAs where goods have been seized but AFAs are not in place.
28.10.2024
Electronic Applications for Action (eAFAs) to Customs are now mandatory in the EUWe refer to our mailshot earlier this year which discussed the protection of intellectual property rights and the prevention of infringing or counterfeit goods from crossing borders by filing Applications for Action (AFAs) with customs in the UK and EU.
25.08.2021
Hydrovision vs Hylovision - Court offers clear vision in likelihood of confusion caseKeltie Trade Mark attorney Eleni Mezulanik takes a look at this important decision from the General Court.
08.03.2021
Materials and the power of a nameIn the world of new and innovative materials, an imaginative name and effective marketing goes a very long way. Make sure you look after this valuable asset!
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