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The European Patent Office (EPO) and Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) have recently reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the field of patents.

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Since formalising their collaboration in 2020, the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have continued to play complementary roles in supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs.

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How IP can improve SMEs investing in the food sector in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia's food sector powers its economy but faces funding and market challenges. Discover how SMEs can drive growth through smart use of intellectual property—like trademarks, patents, and trade secrets—to boost innovation, secure investment, and expand into global markets.

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Ms Chansouk Sengphachanh, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Laos, and EPO President António Campinos.
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As of 1 April 2025, European patent holders will be able to extend their patent rights to Laos without having to go through a separate national application process. This follows the Validation Agreement signed between the Lao Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) and the European Patent Organ

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impact report
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European Innovation Council (EIC) Impact Report, with a focus on the Horizon Europe portfolio, provides insights into around 706 start-ups, 402 advanced research projects, and 183 initiatives dedicated to commercialising research results, all funded between 2021 and 2024.

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The EPO recently announced it had passed the milestone of 50,000 unitary patent requests, exceeding initial expectations. The strong uptake reflects the appeal of a more accessible, cost-effective route to securing broader patent protection, particularly for organisations with limited resources.

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Vampire
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In this blog post, we look at the copyright dispute that ruined the studio behind the original 1922 Nosferatu movie. A timeless tale and a reminder to all creators that they must make sure they are not infringing on anyone's copyright when creating their own content, no matter how good it is!

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