We often hear about how owning intellectual property (IP) rights is critical for companies wishing to remain competitive and thrive in today’s marketplace. Patents, trademarks, and designs not only protect a company’s innovations and creations but also offer a significant economic advantage. Indeed, with IP rights, companies can safeguard their investments
Since 2010 the European Patent Office (EPO) has signed validation agreements with third countries that are not members of the European Patent Organisation. Thanks to these agreements, it is possible to obtain a patent in such third countries based on a single European patent application, thus eliminating the need to file corresponding national patents in said countries.
On the strength of the increasing number of applications in the past years (over 31,000 in 2024), the EUIPO SME Fund has now been confirmed for the year 2025, too. The fifth consecutive edition of this Fund, which is dedicated to assist the growth of EU small and medium-sized enterprises by making available partial reimbursement of costs for applications for patents, trademarks
Until a short time ago, the processing of wines for the purpose of reducing their alcohol content was allowed only if the relevant processes were carried out abroad. On 20 December 2024, the Ministerial Decree No. 672816 issued by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF) introduced significant innovations in the Italian wine sector
