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The treaty promotes innovation and creativity, especially among SMEs, startups, and independent designers.

A new design manual to unify its visual identity across Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

This feature allowed third-party sellers to list their products under existing brand listings on Flipkart's website, which could potentially mislead buyers.

New “WIPO Guide to Trade Secrets and Innovation” offers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the strategic and legal dimensions of trade secrets, catering to a global audience and addressing their role within the modern innovation ecosystem.

South-East Asian nations such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines are recognised globally for their impressive biodiversity, earning them the distinction of being megadiverse countries. Each nation boasts a rich tapestry of ecosystems, from lush rainforests to vibrant coral reefs, that suppo

On 13 November, the European Commission announced the winners of the 2024-2025 iCapital in a ceremony in Lisbon, during the Web Summit, marking a decade of celebrating cities that excel in delivering innovative solutions for their citizens.

Patent news from Brazil

In collaboration with Invest Europe, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a study that aims to elucidate the relationship between intellectual property (IP) and private equity investments.

This week in the news, the Paris Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Chanel, and the General Court of the European Union rejected Ukraine slogan war.

On 19 November, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the third edition of the Green Technology Book focusing on energy solutions for climate change.

This week in the news, a new case involving PUMA

European IP Helpdesk is happy to announce an upcoming workshop on "Managing IP and Fostering Innovation within EU-Funded Projects", scheduled for 13 November 2024, in Brussels.

Watch the interviews with the European IP Helpdesk Ambassadors sharing insights into industry-academia collaboration as well as showcasing the best practices in intellectual property (IP) management.

As a long-term associated partner of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), the European IP Helpdesk recently participated in the EEN Annual Conference 2024: Boosting the Potential of European SMEs, held from 6-8 November at the Budapest Congress Center.

Our new fact sheet “Commercialising Intellectual Property: Joint Ventures” focuses on joint ventures and highlights practical and legal considerations, particularly regarding the ownership and exploitation of intellectual property (IP).

For the first time, India ranks in the top 10 across all three major IP categories in the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI).

Rapid advancements in global science and technology are driving changes across industries, notably in healthcare and biotechnology. In response, Vietnam’s medical and biotech sectors are prioritising open innovation and intellectual property (IP) rights to fuel sustainable growth

A recent report by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) sheds light on the widespread dangers of intellectual property (IP) crime in Europe.

World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) is the annual survey of intellectual property (IP) activity around the world carried out by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). According to the WIPI, in 2023, global patenting activity hit a record high, with 3.5 million.