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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published a brand-new guide that aims to assist businesses and intellectual property (IP) owners in leveraging IP to secure loans.

The two main news this year have been Uruguay becoming the 158th member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), from January 2025; and the new IP Law in force in El Salvador.

India has become a key player in the global intellectual property landscape, with recent amendments to its patent laws aimed at improving efficiency and protection for inventors.

Since its inception in 1978, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) has reached a milestone with the publication of its 5 millionth application. This landmark filing, submitted by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., features an invention titled “Image Processing Device and Image Processing Method,”.

Following her re-election as President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has committed to placing "research and innovation, science, and technology at the heart of our economy"during her upcoming five-year term.

The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks has announced that IP guidelines are being updated.

European IP Helpdesk team has just released an IP Special that delves into the key concepts of intellectual property commercialisation while offering practical insights.

AI is reshaping Africa’s innovation and IP landscape. Explore how nations leverage AI strategies to boost innovation, address risks, and foster ethical, inclusive development.

The case raises concerns about AI companies' use of copyrighted material and the spread of fake news.

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.

In this post, we focus on two cases of the General Court, case T-426/23 and case T-799/21.

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

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.

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.