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The European IP Helpdesk has released a new factsheet exploring the relationship between intellectual property (IP) rights and standardisation—two essential drivers of innovation and its dissemination.

In 1996, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) began receiving applications for what was then the Community Trade Mark.

A new study developed under the European Research Area (ERA) Policy Agenda 2025–27 sheds light on how research and innovation (R&I) activities generate economic and societal value across the EU and associated countries.

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) officially issued the Regulation on the Protection of Trade Secrets, effective June 1, 2026. This article briefs the changes the Regulation brings, including a clearer definition of trade secrets and a framework for identifying infringements.

The European Commission has signed a new agreement with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), effective immediately, to reinforce the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights within the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

In this interview series, Dr. Robert Harrison explores one of the key challenges of our time: how to protect innovation in a rapidly evolving quantum world.

INPI simplifies the registration of technology transfer agreements / INPI streamlines trade mark registration with mandatory electronic notifications.

In this blogpost, we look at Nintendo’s latest patent update and the General Court’s V12X trade mark ruling

Once the Marrakesh Treaty comes into force in Cuba, it will cover all 19 Latin American countries, thereby increasing cross-border exchange of accessible books.

On 17 March, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) launched the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange (AIII), a new initiative designed to foster expert dialogue on the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI).

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published Episode 4 of its podcast series “Creative Sparks: From Inspiration to Innovation,” focusing on women’s participation in intellectual property (IP).

The European Commission has proposed a new corporate legal framework under the “28th regime”, introducing the EU Inc. legal form. The initiative aims to simplify company formation, reduce administrative burdens and support cross-border operations through harmonised rules and digital procedures.

Two new EU Regulations introduce detailed procedural rules for European Union designs, covering applications, representation and proceedings before the EUIPO. They will apply from 1 July 2026 and replace the existing framework.

The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) has published a report on knowledge valorisation in higher education. It examines how research results are translated into social and economic value and identifies the need for a whole-of-institution approach.

The European Commission has announced a second wave of Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), bringing additional regions into the initiative and underlining its increasing uptake across the EU.

A new report "Inclusivity in IP, Business, and Innovation" identifies key barriers and needs, while also outlining opportunities to improve participation through stronger partnerships and targeted outreach.

In this blog post, we focus on the CJEU’s EUIPO v Nowhere case and the limits on UK-based oppositions after Brexit.

The BRPTO must present a comprehensive action plan setting out the measures it intends to adopt to address the backlog.

Argentina’s new trade agreement with the United States sets out a roadmap to modernise its IP framework, including accession to key international treaties.