We are honored to be recognized for the third year in a row as “Recommended firm” in the Patent Prosecution category of the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals ranking. Metroconsult “Recommended Firm” for “Patent Prosecution” Metroconsult has been recognized as a "Recommended Firm" in the Patent Prosecution [...]
Officially launched on June 1, 2023, the Unitary Patent system represents a significant development in the European intellectual property landscape, aiming to streamline patent protection across participating EU member states, making the process more efficient and cost-effective. To celebrate the first anniversary of its launch, Metroconsult has developed a basic brochure outlining the main pros [...]
Metroconsult s.r.l. is pleased to announce a significant change in its corporate governance with the appointment of Matteo Baroni and Marco Camolese as new Chief Executive Officers. This appointment represents the culmination of a careful succession planning process aimed at ensuring continuity and stability in the company's leadership. The outgoing President and CEO, Felice Fulvio [...]
We are honored to be recognized for the second year in a row as “Recommended firm” in the Patent Prosecution category of the 2023 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals ranking. Metroconsult “Recommended Firm” for “Patent Prosecution” Metroconsult has been recognized as “Recommended Firm” in the Patent Prosecution category [...]
We are pleased to welcome Michele Fattori, Italian and European patent and design attorney, who recently joined the Metroconsult's Team. Having worked for over 20 years, with roles of increasing responsibility, within the Intellectual Property department of well-known multinational companies such as Tetra Pak, LyondellBasell and Snap-on, Michele has gained significant experience in all aspects [...]
€60 million to protect intellectual property of EU SMEs The European Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) recently launched the new 2023 EU SME Fund, which offers intellectual property vouchers for EU-based SMEs. To scale up and attract investment, SMEs need to protect their intangible assets. The 2023 SME Fund will support [...]
New administrative proceedings for the invalidity and revocation of Italian trademarks have been available since December 29, 2022, following a Decree of the Ministry of Economic Development dated July 19, 2022, No. 180, that was published on November 29, 2022. These proceedings are expected to be a cheaper and quicker alternative to those before the [...]
From January 1, 2022, a NEW VERSION of the NICE CLASSIFICATION of goods and services for the registration of trademarks and of the INTERNATIONAL PATENT CLASSIFICATION (IPC) for patents and utility models based on technological areas is in force. The new classifications are available at the following links: 2022 Nice Classification https://www.wipo.int/classifications/en/news/nice/2021/news_0002.html 2022 International Patent [...]
On January 19th, 2022 Austria deposited its instrument of ratification of the Protocol for the Provisional Application of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) with the European Council. Preparation for the Unified Patent Court can officially start. For additional info
WIPO’s World Intellectual Property Indicators Report (WIPI) also shows that worldwide trademark-filing activity boomed in 2020, defying a global economic downturn and signaling vibrant entrepreneurship and the introduction of new goods and services in response to the pandemic. Also patent and industrial designs filing activity rebounded. The report shows how innovators, designers and [...]
