Disclosing Before Filing: The “Grace Period” Between Lifeline and Minefield
In the world of patents, there is an almost religious dogma: absolute novelty. Under this principle, for an invention to
Olympic Games and Intellectual Property: The Value of Distinctive Signs
Every four years, the Olympic Games capture the attention of millions of spectators worldwide. Yet behind the medals and competitions
New Nice Classification Now in Force
As announced in our November 2025 edition, we remind you that the 13th Edition (Version 2026) of the Nice Classification
EPO’s Revised PACE Programme
The PACE (Programme for Accelerated Prosecution of European Patent Applications) is a programme offered by the European Patent Office (EPO)
The Italian Government Approves “NoLo” (No- & Low-Alcohol) Wines
After more than a year of extensive negotiations, at the end of 2025, the Italian Government approved the interministerial decree
EUIPO SME FUND 2026 “Ideas Powered for Business”
Starting from 2 February 2026 through 4 December 2026, the SME Fund will reopen, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to
Joint Ownership of a Patent: Instructions for Use
It is often said that unity is strength. In the world of innovation, this is almost a rule: collaborations between
Mio/Konektra (Cjeu, 4 december 2025): Copyright protection for applied art
On 4 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its judgment in the joined cases
Italian Cuisine Becomes an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has officially included Italian cuisine in the Representative List of the