Until the said Intellectual Property Law is finally approved, the protection of trademarks, logos, insignias and patents is guaranteed with the publication of Cautionary Notices.
This instrument is regarded in Timor Leste as the best option to react against abusive utilization of intellectual property rights in the jurisdiction, as well as to guarantee priority registration once this possibility is formally enacted.
In general terms, the Cautionary Notice should state the name and address of the holder of the intellectual property right, as well as a description of the relevant intellectual property. In the case of a patent, an abstract is required, and in the case of a design, the shape of the design is required.
Typically, republication of Cautionary notices is recommended at regular intervals (every two years).
In general terms, the Cautionary Notice should state the name and address of the holder of the intellectual property right, as well as a description of the relevant intellectual property. In the case of a patent, an abstract is required, and in the case of a design, the shape of the design is required.
Typically, republication of Cautionary notices is recommended at regular intervals (every two years).
Thus, if published properly and republished in a timely manner, a Cautionary Notice can be effective in preventing intellectual property infringement.
Considering the legal drafts that have been presented to the Parliament, once the Law on Intellectual Property is finally approved, the names, trademarks, logos and insignias and patents protected under the Cautionary Notes will be prioritized upon the registration procedure.
Thus, if published properly and republished in a timely manner, a Cautionary Notice can be effective in preventing intellectual property infringement.
Considering the legal drafts that have been presented to the Parliament, once the Law on Intellectual Property is finally approved, the names, trademarks, logos and insignias and patents protected under the Cautionary Notes will be prioritized upon the registration procedure.
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