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The survey aimed to identify the industry’s demand for standards, assess how research and innovation framework programmes tackle such needs, and raise awareness of the importance of standardisation.

EC hightlights IP as a critical asset for biotech companies and pleads for a more integrated approach to technology transfer processes in the Member States.

The Horizon Europe strategic plan for 2025-2027 guides research and innovation (R&I) funding during this period, focusing on addressing major global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, the digital transition, and an aging population.

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Impact Report 2023 showcases the remarkable advancements achieved by the EIC in establishing itself as the preferred investor for European deep tech entrepreneurs.

This year, European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit took place as a part of the Research & Innovation (R&I) week, from 18 to 21 March.

The São Paulo Court of Justice has ordered Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to stop using its trade mark in Brazil.

WIPO and The General Secretariat of the Andean Community presented a new manual for trade mark examination in the Andean Community

DNPI Uruguay launches its new public search platform for trade marks and patents

European IP Helpdesk team published new video clip and infographic focusing on key activities and recommendations related to brand monitoring, helping you protect your brand and reputation.

The long-running dispute between Apple and Gradiente over the use of the iPhone trade mark in Brazil has a new ruling.

Non-traditional trade marks are not uniformly protected in Latin America and EU SMEs need to be aware of the different legal requirements and challenges for registering them in the region before entering those markets.   

The research collaboration between the European Union (EU) and India is undergoing a process of evolution and development.

This publication provides guidance for trade mark applicants and examiners on types of marks and assessing the distinctiveness of trade marks in the examination of absolute grounds.

As it was previously mentioned in Part I of this series on the protection of your IP on e-commerce platforms in Latin America, we will now look deeper into the specific issues of these platforms, with a quick guide on how to ensure that IP rights are best protected when doing business online in Lati

On 6 July 2023, European Commission published 2023 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard and the bi-yearly edition of the Regional Innovation Scoreboard. Both Scoreboards report a substantial improvement in the overall innovation performance.

European Commission has released a report that provides an overview of the progress made in implementing the EU strategy for international cooperation in research and innovation.

Given the rise in market share occupied by e-commerce, and the relevance of IP infringement taking place on these platforms, the major players in the sector have all been forced to adapt and take measures to try and curtail the phenomena.

Indecopi has just announced that small and micro companies willing to register their trade marks in Peru will see a reduction of 25%.

The Paraguayan IP Office (Dirección General de Propiedad Intelectual - DINAPI), initiates a cooperation agreement with the National Symphony Orchestra (OSN), to formalise the registration of sound marks in Paraguay.