DENMARK

Summary:

Danish Patent & Trademark Office – DKPTO (Patent- og Varemærke-styrelsen)
Website "Stop the pirates" ( www.stoppiraterne.dk )
Task Force Varemærkeforfalskning (Task Force Counterfeiting)
PatentEnforcer™

Title of initiative	Danish Patent & Trademark Office – DKPTO (Patent- og Varemærke-styrelsen)
1. General presentation
1.1 Overview
The Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO) is the national IPR competence centre for information regarding IPR and the protection of technology and know-how. Apart from granting patents, trade marks and utility models and designs and assisting businesses, especially SMEs, in expanding their innovation capacity, the DKPTO sees itself as a market- and customer-orientated institution aiming to support businesses by offering know-how and guidance when it comes to IPR. The DKPTO is an example of how national patent offices are thriving to become full-scale service providers. The main entry point for all parties interested in IPR related issues is DKPTO’s website ( www.dkpto.dk ) which provides an overview of all the services, schemes and activities offered in a very detailed manner (i.e. content of the service, anticipated benefits, costs and delivery time). Other information services are also offered, including library and online services. The DKPTO provides a variety of commercial services related to IPR which include: · diagnostic and valuation tools , i.e. searches in different databases on patents, trade marks and designs; · technical surveillances and profile analyses; · various training courses and seminars with different focal points regarding IPR are offered to external interested parties; · organisation of awareness raising measures and initiatives (i.e. conferences presentations, lectures, etc); · legal and other assistance in licensing negotiations. PVSonline is the internet service provided by the DKPTO. This service allows electronic access by subscription to search a large number of IPR and legal rights databases. The search is free of charge. Moreover, an e-filing system is offered which accepts online filings of trade marks. Registration and payment (by credit card) can be made directly through the website. The patent watch system developed by DKPTO is called IPsurvey™. Through this surveillance system, the user is able to monitor patent information by setting up a search profile covering the technology areas in which he/she is interested. In his personal watch database, the users can track relevant patent applications. The service is updated regularly with new references. The annual cost of IPsurvey™ is about € 2,700 (VAT not included). The services are offered to companies of all sizes and cover all phases of IPR usage. No restrictions are in place for certain industries or technology fields. DKPTO works in close collaboration with other public authorities (e.g. technology information centres -TICs) and co-operates, mostly project-based, with the private sector.
1.2 Sector focus	Sector: No specific sector
1.3 Institution (managing initiative)	Danish Patent & Trademark Office – DKPTO (Patent- og Varemærke-styrelsen) – Public Agency operating under the Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs
2. Detailed Information
2.1 Start date	DKPTO established in 1894
2.2 End date	Ongoing
2.3 Budget	In 2006, the total income of the DKPTO was approximately € 23.8 million (DKK 177 million); total expenditure was around € 23.2 million (DKK 172.6 million).
2.4 Type of initiative	Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify):
2.5 Type of IPR	All IPR Industrial Property Inventions : Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs : Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations : Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements
2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process	All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify):
3. Evaluation of Initiative
3.1 Overall appraisal	Austrian Institute for SME Research appraisal: Elements of good practice include: availability of complementary services; easy user interface of the web site, together with the possibility to conduct remote patent searches; experienced, highly skilled staff with an extensive technical and legal competence; co-operation activities with relevant stakeholders and others engaged in IPR issues; timely delivery, reasonable rates (fees); quality evaluations are carried out to assess the effectiveness of the service offerings.
4. Further Information
4.1 Document References	-
4.2 Web Site	http://www.dkpto.dk/
4.3 Contacts	Patent- og Varemærkestyrelsen Helgeshøj Allé 81 DK-2630 Taastrup Tel: +45-43 50 80 00 pvs@dkpto.dk Kaj Pedersen Tel: +45 43 50 85 79
4.4 Information Source	Austrian Institute for SME Research - PRO INNO Europe Paper: “Benchmarking National and Regional Support Services for SMEs in the field of Intellectual and Industrial Property”

Title of initiative	Website "Stop the pirates" (www.stoppiraterne.dk)
1. General presentation
1.1 Overview
In January 2007 the Danish Minister of Economic and Business Affairs decided to set up an interdepartmental committee to analyse the problem of counterfeiting and piracy. The results of this analysis are comprised in a governmental report describing a variety of initiatives. An English summary of the report can be found here: http://www.dkpto.dk/udvikling/Summary_of_Danish_report_on_counterfeiting_and_piracy2008.doc The main result of this analysis which is of relevance to SMEs is a website called www.stoppiraterne.dk (in Danish; will be open to the public in December 2008). On this website SMEs will be able to find information on how to combat counterfeiting, download guides relevant for consumers and a variety of enterprises, get information on the latest development in the legal area, read about increased cooperation and new networks between public authorities (both national and international) and find contact details for relevant authorities. The website is operated by the Danish Patent & Trade Mark Office – DKPTO (Patent- og Varemærkestyrelsen).
1.2 Sector focus		Sector: No specific sector
1.3 Institution (managing initiative)		Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs
2. Detailed Information
2.1 Start date			January 2007
2.2 End date			Ongoing
2.3 Budget			N/A
2.4 Type of initiative			Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision: Web-based information on how to combat counterfeiting Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify):
2.5 Type of IPR			All IPR Industrial Property Inventions : Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs : Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations : Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements
2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process			All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify):
3. Evaluation of Initiative
3.1 Overall appraisal				N/A
4. Further Information
4.1 Document References				http://www.dkpto.dk/udvikling/Summary_of_Danish_report_on_counterfeiting_and_piracy2008.do
4.2 Web Site				www.stoppiraterne.dk (in Danish; under construction april 2008)
4.3 Contacts				Danish Patent and Trademark Office www.dkpto.dk +4543508000
4.4 Information Source				IPR Enforcement Support Expert Group

Title of initiative	Task Force Varemærkeforfalskning (Task Force Counterfeiting)
1. General presentation
1.1 Overview
The Task Force Counterfeiting is a permanent initiative set up by the Danish Customs in order to stop counterfeiting and piracy. Customs authorities are allowed to detain goods arriving from third countries, if they are suspected of being counterfeited products. Right holders can also request the Task Force to intervene on their behalf. The Task Force is run in close collaboration with other public authorities and private businesses. By concentrating the efforts of the Customs authorities in the field within one dedicated unit, it has become much easier to coordinate relevant experience and information about counterfeiting and piracy. Since the creation of the Task Force in December 2004, the Customs authorities have prioritised their efforts towards the external borders of the EU, a decision which coincided with the EU requirement for all goods passing EU borders to be registered. Such a systematic registration enables Customs to target their controls based on information about place of origin, transport routes and recipients/consignors of the goods. Furthermore, the system allows the Task Force to be present at the external border when there is trafficing of suspect goods. Since the establishment of the Task Force there has been a increase in the number of detained goods.
1.2 Sector focus	Sector: No specific sector
1.3 Institution (managing initiative)	SKAT (Danish Tax and Customs)
2. Detailed Information
2.1 Start date	December 2004
2.2 End date	Ongoing
2.3 Budget	N/A
2.4 Type of initiative	Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify):
2.5 Type of IPR	All IPR Industrial Property Inventions : Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs : Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations : Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements
2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process	All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify):
3. Evaluation of Initiative
3.1 Overall appraisal	N/A
4. Further Information
4.1 Document References	-
4.2 Web Site	www.skat.dk ( http://www.skat.dk/SKAT.aspx?oId=333066&vId=0 )
4.3 Contacts	Task Force Counterfeiting SKAT København Sluseholmen 8B DK-2450 København SV Tel: 0045-7238 0110 Fax: 0045-7237 1150 Mail: IPR@SKAT.dk
4.4 Information Source	IPR Enforcement Support Expert Group

Title of initiative	PatentEnforcer™
1. General presentation
1.1 Overview
PatentEnforcer™ is a voluntary insurance product designed specifically for European SMEs to fund the costs of enforcing their patent rights, wherever they are infringed. It is offered by a private insurance company. It is currently only available in Denmark.
1.2 Sector focus	Sector: No specific sector
1.3 Institution (managing initiative)	SAMIAN Underwriting Agencies Limited (UK)
2. Detailed Information
2.1 Start date	December 2007
2.2 End date	Ongoing
2.3 Budget	N/A
2.4 Type of initiative	Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify): Voluntary insurance product offered by a private insurance company.
2.5 Type of IPR	All IPR Industrial Property Inventions : Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs : Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations : Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements
2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process	All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify):
3. Evaluation of Initiative
3.1 Overall appraisal	N/A
4. Further Information
4.1 Document References
4.2 Web Site	www.patent-enforcer.eu
4.3 Contacts	Danish Patent and Trademark Office www.dkpto.dk 0045-43508000
4.4 Information Source	IPR Enforcement Support Expert Group