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The European Commission has launched a public call inviting research and innovation (R&I) stakeholders to join a new Community of Practice dedicated to developing a European competence framework for knowledge valorisation intermediaries.

The European Commission has published the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS), revealing that Europe's innovation performance continues to improve.

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) has launched a public consultation to support the development of the EU Blueprint for IP Licensing and Spin-off Creation.

The Bombay High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against two traders accused of selling counterfeit Zara and Calvin Klein apparel, ruling that the alleged conduct related to trademark issues rather than copyright infringement.

The reform removes several barriers for biotech inventions, including strict requirements on DNA sequence claims and genetic material.

Last week, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China adopted the amendments to the Trademark Law, which will come into force in 2027. The 2026 Amendments, thus, leave EU SMEs a few months to adjust their trademark strategy in China.

The European IP Helpdesk continues its Intellectual Property & Quantum interview series with a new episode featuring Robert Harrison, who shares practical insights into building effective intellectual property (IP) strategies for start-ups and scale-ups.

In Cinefil Producers Performance Limited v Hari Om Retail, the Delhi High Court addressed whether films displayed in a commercial retail environment require a separate copyright license, even when accessed through ordinary digital or OTT platforms

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) SME Fund has expanded its support in 2026 with the introduction of a new voucher dedicated to craft and industrial geographical indications (CIGIs).

The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a new study examining how fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing rates are determined for standard essential patents (SEPs).

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), together with the European Commission, has officially launched the 12th edition of the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital).

The European IP Helpdesk has made its fact sheet "Inventorship, Authorship and Ownership" available in Serbian, expanding access to practical IP guidance for a wider audience.

In this blog post, we look at the Spanish Supreme Court’s ruling on copyright protection for El Rosco, the final round of the quiz show Pasapalabra.

The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk has expanded its collection of practical resources with the publication of four new factographs covering key aspects of intellectual property (IP) across the region.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has launched the Data Desk, a new online platform that provides free access to patent data and technology intelligence for innovators, researchers, businesses, and policymakers.

The National Office for Industrial Property of the Dominican Republic (ONAPI) has joined the DesignView platform.

The International IP SME Helpdesks have jointly published a new guide to help European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) prevent and respond to counterfeiting risks when entering and operating in international markets.

In March 2026, the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Office) issued a decision refusing a trademark application after considering an opposition based primarily on copyright grounds.

The Supreme Court of India has invited the public and stakeholders to provide feedback on its draft Regulations for the Use of AI in the Court (2026), which are intended to establish a governance framework for the use of artificial intelligence in the judicial system.