Archive for November, 2008

The contracting parties Of The Madrid Protocol exceed to 78

The Madrid Protocol Concerning the International Registration of Marks will enter into force with respect to Bosnia and Herzegovina on January 27, 2009 as the country deposited its instrument of accession to Protocol on October 27, 2008.

Charlie McCreevy announced lower Community trade mark fees

The combined cost of CTM application and registration fees has a planned reduction, with around €1 000. According to Mr. McCreevy, a Commissioner responsible for the internal market, the reduction would bring access to trade mark protection down by 40%, which will help European companies have more savings.