09.05.2014
Vasil Pavlov invited to present the CTM system in front of Chinese lawyers in Shanghai
Vasil Pavlov – the lead partner in Pavlov & Co held today a lecture on the Community Trademark System before the Shanghai office of the largest law firm in China – the Dacheng Law Office. Communication between the two companies and a visit by Dacheng Senior International Law Consultant Asen Velinov to Bulgaria lead to the prestigious invitation by the Chinese firm. The ever expanding Chinese economy is getting more and more interested in the European markets and consequently &nd...
Read more...20.03.2014
SOCIETE BIC joins the clients advised by Pavlov & Co
The World leader in production of stationery products, disposable shavers and lighters – French company SOCIETE BIC chose Pavlov & Co as their new representatives in Bulgaria on IP protection matters. SOCIETE BIC becomes the newest addition to the list of clients for which Pavlov & Co will be providing complete brand protection in Bulgaria. As an external border of the EU, the country is a main target for import of counterfeits and adequate measures against infringements are of pa...
Read more...25.09.2012
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that transfer of software licenses is allowed
A long disputed matter now has its partial answer, following the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of 03.07.2012. The decision was issued following a preliminary ruling request by a German Court that was reviewing a claim by Oracle against UsedSoft GmbH. Oracle claimed that UsedSoft, who was reselling “second-hand” licenses of Oracle software, was infringing its rights, since the licenses themselves clearly stated that they were not transferrable. The Germ...
Read more...25.09.2012
Huge quantity of counterfeit goods seized at the Bulgarian border
The Customs detained 1 255 counterfeit perfumes and eau de toilette amounted to 125 500 leva in the luggage of a Romanian citizen travelling from Turkey to Romania. The counterfeit fragrances were indicated with the famous brands BOSS, NINA RICCI, ARMANI, LACOSTE. Additionally in the luggage of the citizen there were also 40 pairs of sport shoes and 30 pieces of sport clothing bearing the trademarks ADIDAS and NIKE. Obviously the amount of seized goods is not intended for personal use only...
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