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RSSSince 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.

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.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has unveiled an ambitious plan to provide €70 billion in funding to technology firms and innovators across Europe by 2027.
The main law relating to patents and patent litigation is Law No. 13 of 2016 concerning Patents (Patent Law). The Patent Law replaced Law No. 14 of 2000.

European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), recently published a study that explores the developments in generative artificial intelligence from the perspective of EU copyright law.
The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a study titled Standards and the European Patent System, highlighting the significant connection between technology standards and patents.

In this blog post, we take a look at the latest IP Report from TikTok and consider the call from UK artists for an update to copyright laws.

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have released a factsheet highlighting the outcomes of their continued collaboration in the areas of education and knowledge exchange.

On the 14th of May, the Delegation of the European Union to China organised a conference titled “Encouraging Balance, Upholding Commitments, Embracing Responsibilities” to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China.
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation Intellectual Property Rights Division (NBI-IPRD) on Thursday reported that PHP55 million worth of counterfeit products have been seized in a series of operations conducted on May 6-7 in Parañaque, Malabon and Manila.

On 22 April 2025, the EU appealed the WTO panel report regarding Case DS611. The case involves a dispute between the WTO and China on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, specifically involving standard essential patents.