Intellectual Property: The Key to Success for European Companies
We often hear about how owning intellectual property (IP) rights is critical for companies wishing to remain competitive and thrive
EPO Further Expands the List of Validation Countries with the Addition of Costa Rica
Since 2010 the European Patent Office (EPO) has signed validation agreements with third countries that are not members of the
2025 Edition of EUIPO SME Fund to Be Launched Shortly
On the strength of the increasing number of applications in the past years (over 31,000 in 2024), the EUIPO SME
Production of Non-Alcoholic Wine Now Authorized in Italy: Don’t Forget It When Registering Wine Trademarks
Until a short time ago, the processing of wines for the purpose of reducing their alcohol content was allowed only
Flash News from the Patent World
Uruguay About to Join the PCT On 7 January 2025 Uruguay will join the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), thus bringing
New Perspectives on Design Protection: The Impact of the Design Law Treaty
After the EU Design Reform, here is another piece of news from the design world: on 22 November 2024 the
The Italian Song Festival of Sanremo: A Cultural Heritage to be Defended Also Through Intellectual Property Rights
The yearly 'Festival della Canzone Italiana' (Italian Song Festival) held in the charming Ligurian town of Sanremo is one of
Deep Tech Finder: Empowering Connections Among Universities/Startups and Prospective Investors
The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently upgraded its Deep Tech Finder. Deep Tech Finder is the digital platform established
Protecting Authenticity: Customs Intervention as Means Available to Fight Counterfeiting
As recently stated by the Italian Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) "given the serious impact of counterfeiting