EUIPO: Extension of time limits – COVID-19

A market in transition: why is it increasingly difficult to distinguish between pharmaceuticals and cosmetics? The traditional boundaries between the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors are becoming increasingly blurred, due in large part to the growing convergence of distribution channels and marketing strategies. Moreover, evolving market trends have led to the emergence of “hybrid” product categories […]

Let us begin by stating that in Italy and the European Union, there is a grace period granted to the trademark holder, allowing them five years from the date of the first registration to start using the trademark. This is a period of time that the legislator grants to the holder/entrepreneur to carry out all […]