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A call for evidence on the EU Toolbox against counterfeiting is now open for feedback. The European Commission aims to create effective tools for public authorities and companies, in particular SMEs, to fight against counterfeiting.

The Directorate General of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia (DGIP) issued Decision No. HKI-05.TI.03.02 of 2021 on Implementation of Automatic Approval in Copyright Recordation System...

Thanks to an early-stage IP strategy, the innovative biotech SME AlgaEnergy has successfully scaled up its business and introduced innovative, competitive and sustainable products to the market.

With the new “Ideas Powered for Business” website, the EUIPO has created a centralised information hub for businesses interested in intellectual property aspects.

David Bowie’s songwriting catalogue sold, Blackberry to sell its patents and case law from the GC.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has recently introduced some amendments to the Singapore Patents Act and Rules that took effect from 1 October 2021. The amendments mainly focus on enhancing the Dispute Resolution Processes of Singapore’s patents regime, as summarised below.

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This year, the theme of World Intellectual Property Day is “IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future” and celebrates how young people are stepping up to innovation challenges to create a sustainable future.

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Are you interested in internationalizing your business to Argentina?  It is essential to protect your intangible assets through intellectual property rights. It is not an easy task. The first step is to find adequate information. Many doubts arise at the beginning of this challenge

What is the Metaverse?

For now and the foreseeable future, the metaverse can be explained as an immersive online experience that utilizes virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology and devices...

A highlight of the most important IP-related developments in India

Early this year India requested an urgent meeting with the General Council of the WTO in Geneva to discuss the health organization´s proposed response package against the COVID19 pandemic.

A summary of the Horizon rules surrounding indirect exploitation activities

On 17 January 2022, Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property ("DIP") published its finalised trade mark Examination Manual (“Examination Manual”).

The blenders’ dispute taking place in Spain adds a new chapter and the après-ski Moon Boots 3D trade mark declared partially invalid.

EPO and European IP Helpdesk present latest addtion to the technology transfer case study series

All of the six regional IP Helpdesks – focussing on Europe, South-East Asia, China, Latin America, India and Africa, respectively – will be participating in the EU Industry Days and the EU Industry Week 2022 with a variety of activities.

Austria has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Protocol on Provisional Application of the UPC Agreement. It is the 13th country to take this step, meaning that provisional applications will start and the unitary patent system will soon become a reality.