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Latin America sports streaming platforms' revenue in 2024 was over 1,700 million euros, and it is expected to reach a projected 3,700 million euros in 2030, meaning a compound annual growth rate of 13%. Despite these good numbers, piracy costs the industry over 630 million euros yearly.

The European IP Helpdesk team conducted a series of interviews with leading experts, delving into the potential of impact licensing to unlock public value through inclusive, socially driven IP strategies.

Europe continues to be deeply divided in the fields of research and especially innovation, according to a new European Commission analysis that seeks to quantify the continent's performance in comparison to the United States.

This week, we look at the latest disputes involving Nintendo, as well as the first legal action taken by major Hollywood studios against an AI company.

This year, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Awards attracted more than 780 applications from 95 countries, highlighting the diverse ways in which small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups leverage intellectual property (IP) to create meaningful impact.

The European Commission and the European Parliament are taking differing approaches to achieving technology sovereignty, paving the way for potential disagreements as the EU navigates its course toward greater digital independence.

Following the adoption of the new EU Regulation on the protection of craft and industrial products and a series of important developments in the field, the European IP Helpdesk is pleased to announce the release of a new IP Special dedicated to Geographical Indications (GIs) in the European Union.

Since its launch, the Unitary Patent System has marked a significant step forward in simplifying patent protection across Europe.

On 2 June, applications for the SME Fund Voucher 3 for patents and Voucher 4 for plant varieties reopened.

Last week, the European IP Helpdesk joined the #EUTechSovereignity2025 conference and National Knowledge Valorisation Day hosted on 26 and 27 May by the Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology and University of Warsaw under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

EUIPO spotlights IP's role in innovation at EU-Ghana Business Forum, guiding SMEs on protection strategies and boosting EU-Africa business ties.

On 27 May, European Patent Office (EPO) Vice-President for the Patent Granting Process, Steve Rowan, and his team hosted a delegation from the European Federation of Intellectual Property Agents in Industry (FEMIPI) at the EPO headquarters in Munich.

On 28 May, the European Commission launched the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, titled ‘Choose Europe to Start and Scale’, aiming to position Europe as a prime location for launching and growing global, technology-driven companies.

In this blogpost, we look at two General Court cases involving the USA company Airbnb (T-1032/23 and T-94/24)

This week, we look at a case of geographical indication infringement involving Plátano de Canarias, as well as the General Court case T-332/24.

Brazil is showing efforts to strengthen its intellectual property system.

On 16 May, European Patent Office (EPO) President António Campinos held an online meeting with Carlos Gallo, Director General Argentina's National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).

Yesterday, the European Commission has adopted the Joint Research Centre (JRC) Work Programme for 2025–2027. The work programme is structured to emphasise strategic prioritisation, scientific excellence, and the JRC’s core competencies: anticipation, integration, and impact.

In 2014, the Government of Indonesia released a new copyright law known as Undang-Undang Hak Cipta Baru, Law No. 28 of 2014 (Copyrights Law). This law repeals Law No. 19 of 2002.