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10 Things You Didn't Know About

Published on Nov 22, 2015

Here is some information about the Paris Convention including background history and how it plays a major role in patent translations and filings today. To learn more visit: http://www.morningsideip.com/services/patent-translation

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10 Things You Didn't Know About

the Paris Convention

1. In 1873 Empire of Austria-Hungary

began an international exhibition of inventions

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However, legal protection was absent so many didn't attend

As a response:

Austria incorporated law to offer temporary protection to participants
This would secure inventions, trademarks, and industrial designs
Led to formation of International Congress on Industrial Property

2. 11 States initially signed

The International Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

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As a result of that event, it is known as the Paris Convention

3. It underwent Six Revisions

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3. It underwent Six Revisions

Brussels: 1900
Washington: 1911
The Hague: 1925
London: 1934
Lisbon: 1958
Stockholm: 1967

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4. Countries that signed Paris Convention

Established a "Paris Union"

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Made 3 Provisions

National Treatment Rights
Priority Rights
Common Rules

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6. National Treatment Rights

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What Are They?

Paris Union countries must not favor patent holders who are citizens over those who are not
Patent holders: non-residents or non-nationals are given same rights as host country

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