Trademark Protection in the European Community Expanded to 28 Countries
Written by: Susan Neuberger Weller
It took eight years of negotiations, but Croatia will finally join the European Community effective July 1, 2013. This is good news for those who own or seek trademark and design protection through the European Community system since protection will now be expanded to cover 28 Member States. These member states will now include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
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Susan Neuberger Weller
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Susan Neuberger Weller manages the Trademark & Copyright Practice at Mintz. Susan assists clients with securing and protecting IP assets across the globe. She's worked with clients in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, software, electronics, and entertainment.