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On the 14th of May, the Delegation of the European Union to China organised a conference titled “Encouraging Balance, Upholding Commitments, Embracing Responsibilities” to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China.

On 22 April 2025, the EU appealed the WTO panel report regarding Case DS611. The case involves a dispute between the WTO and China on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, specifically involving standard essential patents.

Latin America's furniture market is growing rapidly, driven by urbanisation, a rising middle class, and demand for innovative designs.

This week we look at the latest dispute involving Nintendo and the General Court case T-241/24.

“Monetization of IP Assets in Brazil” survey for international stakeholders

A new report underscores the importance of enhancing the spin-off ecosystem to unlock Europe's competitive edge in deep tech. University spin-offs, which are vital for driving innovation and fostering economic growth across the continent, often struggle with scaling their operations.

Horizon Europe is poised to generate significant economic and societal benefits. According to a recent evaluation by the Commission, for every euro invested by EU society, the programme is expected to generate up to six euros in benefits for EU citizens by 2045.

Beginning this year, Horizon Europe will place greater emphasis on strengthening the EU’s competitiveness and will introduce streamlined administrative procedures, as outlined in the draft work programmes recently pre-released by the European Commission.

The most recent version of the Guidelines for the Examination of registered European Union designs came into effect on 1 May 2025, after being reviewed by the EUIPO’s Management Board and officially adopted by the Executive Director through Decision EX-25-03.

Plastic waste poses a serious threat to ecosystems and human well-being, despite the vital role plastics play in modern society. The European Patent Office recently published an insight report that examines fifty years of innovation in plastic waste management.

In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day 2025, the China IP SME Helpdesk highlights the main IP challenges facing musicians in China today, offers practical tips for safeguarding music rights, and showcases the support initiatives available for international artists.

World Intellectual Property Day 2025 emphasises the vital role that creativity and innovation, supported by IP rights, play in sustaining a vibrant music scene that benefits people worldwide.

Discover how South Africa is advancing renewable energy through innovation, patents, and supportive government programs like REIPPPP. Learn how IP rights and global initiatives are empowering inventors and SMEs to drive sustainable growth in the green energy sector.

The new report delves deeper into how spin-offs are supported across European public research organisations. 

The project reflects a broader trend in European research and innovation policy: moving beyond reactive IP protection toward a more proactive, opportunity-driven approach to managing assets that can maximise the societal and economic impact of public research. 

As tariffs and the trade war with China intensify, companies that have long relied on Chinese manufacturing are increasingly exploring alternatives across Asia—with Vietnam emerging as a top contender. The country offers a compelling combination of lower labor costs, strategic trade agreements such

The draft e-commerce law and new cyberspace decree impose stricter platform liability and regulation on domain dispute resolution.

Vietnam’s e-commerce market is projected to reach $63 billion by 2030, making it the second-largest e-commerce market in Southeast Asia.

Market Management Team No. 14 - Hanoi Market Management Department conducted a surprise inspection of a needle weaving production facility belonging to a business household in Doc Lap hamlet, La Phu commune. Here, the authorities discovered tens of thousands of socks with signs of counterfeiting wor

The European Patent Office (EPO) and Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) have recently reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the field of patents.