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The JRC launched in September 2026 JRC Labs as a Service, a new initiative giving European industry access to selected JRC research infrastructures and expertise.

The European IP Helpdesk is pleased to welcome three new members to its Ambassador community, further strengthening its network of intellectual property (IP) and innovation experts supporting SMEs, researchers and innovators across Europe.

The European Commission has proposed a revision of the EU standardisation framework, aiming to accelerate the development of European standards, improve accessibility and strengthen their contribution to innovation, competitiveness and technological leadership.

The ‘Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the EU, 2026’ (SRIP) report offers a comprehensive and detailed overview of how Europe is performing today in terms of science, research and innovation and analyses the key determinants of this performance.

This week in the news, Fender challenges the sale of Stratocaster-style guitars, while Disney and James Cameron secure the dismissal of a copyright lawsuit concerning the Avatar sequels.

Have you faced an IP protection issue in the jurisdictions we cover? Share your experience with us and help us create practical, accessible case studies that show other EU SMEs how similar challenges can be addressed and where to find support. You can remain anonymous or be named – all valuable.

In this blog post, we take a look at a Japanese court case concerning the alleged imitation of voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda’s voice using AI technology.

This article analyses the legal positioning of AI as a technological tool from different perspectives, including legislative cohesion, substantive tort rules, intellectual property adjudication logic, and procedural evidentiary mechanism among others.

Trademark registration in China follows the first-to-file principle. In this article, Ms Aglaya Salvatierra, China IP SME Helpdesk external expert from LexOrient, explains what it means for EU SMEs wanting to internationalise to the China market.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly finding its way into university technology transfer offices (TTOs), supporting activities ranging from contract reviews and market research to innovation scouting and patent searches.

The winners of the 2026 DesignEuropa Awards have been announced, marking the 10th anniversary of the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s (EUIPO) flagship initiative celebrating outstanding design and the importance of its protection through the EU design system.

The European Commission has adopted a Charter of Access for Industrial Users to Research and Technology Infrastructures, designed to make it easier and faster for European companies to access research facilities, expertise, services and data.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published “Women, Innovation and Impact”, showcasing three years of activities and achievements under its IP and Gender Action Plan.

The European Commission has published a new independent expert report on open access policies, providing an overview of progress across the European Research Area (ERA) and identifying areas where further coordination and action are needed.

In this blog post, we focus on a CJEU judgment on copyright protection for social media posts and the exception for reporting current events.

Two practical European IP Helpdesk resources are now available in Spanish, making key guidance on intellectual property (IP) and innovation more accessible to Spanish-speaking users.

The European Commission has proposed a European Innovation Act, a major initiative under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy and the Competitiveness Compass, aimed at helping innovative European companies turn research and ideas into successful businesses and scale globally.

In this second post, we will examine some of the key issues that businesses should consider when entering India’s gaming industry. Our aim is to provide SMEs and other industry players with practical guidance on understanding the opportunities and navigating the challenges of this dynamic market.

The European IP Helpdesk has published a new fact sheet focusing on the role of intellectual property (IP) in strengthening investment readiness and helping start-ups and SMEs prepare for engagement with potential investors.

The Delhi High Court has temporarily restrained a Patna-registered real estate company and its directors from using the name “Nintendo India Private Limited” in a trademark infringement suit filed by Japanese gaming company Nintendo Co. Ltd. Justice Jyoti Singh found that the adoption of the name ap