On 1 June 2026, the Republic of Moldova officially became the 40th Contracting State to the European Patent Convention (EPC). Following the deposit of its instrument of accession on 25 March 2026, Moldova is now a full member of the European Patent Organisation, marking another important step in the continued expansion and harmonisation of the European patent system.
On 1 June 2026, the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) celebrated their third anniversary. After an initial launch phase followed by a period of procedural consolidation, the system has now reached full operational maturity and has become a key component of patent protection strategies across Europe.
On 1 June 2026, the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) celebrated their third anniversary. After an initial launch phase followed by a period of procedural consolidation, the system has now reached full operational maturity and has become a key component of patent protection strategies across Europe.
Can a hit song help prove that a trademark is well known in court? In Italy, the answer is yes. A recent decision of the Florence Court offers an interesting insight into how Italian courts assess trademark reputation and the type of evidence that may be relied upon in infringement and unfair competition proceedings.
