Annual Technical Report on Trademark Information Activities in 2023 submitted by Cyprus - Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property
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I. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TRADEMARK INFORMATION ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
Information on the following topics is desired:
Conducted several user seminars, webinars and promotional campaigns. 2023 applications 924 3% decrease compared to previous year - 2023 registration 1191 22% increase compared to previous year - CY IPO website https://intellectualproperty.gov.cy
II. SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRADEMARK INFORMATION CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
Information on the following topics is desired:
Conducted webinars regarding Trademark procedures
III. SOURCES OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE
Information on the following topics is desired:
Publication of trademark information is mostly available online on our website while some information is still available on paper on the Governmental Printing Office. Our website also contains other informative material. Announcements regarding trademark application data and changes are published on our website. The frequency of publication is irregular depending on various matters. Some announcements are still published on the Governmental Printing Office once a month. Online tools like TMView and national register search tool are available for the public and examiners. Examiners also use the back office system and databases provided by EUIPO. Online tools like TMView and national register search tool are available for the public and examiners. Examiners also use the back office system and databases provided by EUIPO. For online applications it is mandatory for the user to be registered in the governmental portal. Physical search in our register can also be performed on our premises after paying a prescribed fee. Information provided to the users and the public is limited to trademark data and procedures.
IV. ICT SUPPORT TO SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRADEMARK INFORMATION CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
Information on the following topics is desired:
We use a back office system to file applications and data and execute all workflows. A new back office system is under development which will be a common platform for all the sections of the office and will be more flexible, modern and paperless. We use the database of our back office system which is linked with other systems (TMView etc). We also use other databases such as databases provided by EUIPO and WIPO. Online tools are updated daily with the insertion of new data and changes of the existing ones. No administrative management electronic systems are available. Administration rights exist in our back office system providing advanced statistical reports for the management.
V. PROMOTION ACTIVITIES AIMED TO SUPPORT USERS IN ACCESS AND EFFICIENT USE OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Information on the following topics is desired:
Office's library in our website. An annual report is issued once a year containing several information regarding the Department. Any other information or specific procedures are available online through our website. Seminars are performed on the context of the law changes and other Trademark procedures
VI. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Information on the following topics is desired:
Participation in activities organized by EUIPO and WIPO assembly.