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The plan focuses on seven priorities that establish IP as a driver of sustainability and the technology transfer between scientific and technological institutions and industry.

In this post, we look at two cases of the General Court, case T-301/24 and T-406/24.

Two new infographics published

This week, a dispute has arisen in Germany over one of the characters from the James Bond saga. In addition, we look at the General Court case T-557/24 on what constitutes more than mere local use of a pre-existing sign used as basis for opposition to an EU trade mark.

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) urges stronger connections between regional smart specialisation strategies and EU-level industrial priorities.

We are delighted to announce that two new infographics are now available in German: Geographical Indications in the European Union, Trademarks: The Face of Your Business.

The Intellectual Property (IP) and Innovation Cooperation Alliance was launched on September 26, aiming to create a favourable environment for young people to use and protect IP rights (IPR).

Fighting against infringements that occur on e-commerce platforms or trade secret violations in China is quite challenging for EU SMEs. This article shares selected Supreme People’s Court-released typical cases concerning anti-unfair competition.

European IP Helpdesk published a new case study that showcases innovative solutions for detecting and fixing bugs in microchip design and production by accelerating development, enhancing reliability, and minimising design flaws through formal verification methods.

Cambodia’s Department of Intellectual Property has announced that it will stop issuing trademark registration certificates and other trademark documents in paper form and move to electronic-only issuance

The amendments to the Intellectual Property (IP) Law aims to shift the focus from "rights protection" to assetisation, commercialisation, and marketing of IP rights (IPR), considering them as assets that can be valued, bought, sold, and mortgaged.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam have signed an MoU on comprehensive cooperation in intellectual property (IP).

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son asked the EU to respond to Vietnam’s draft joint statement on the partnership elevation, and accelerate the ratification of the EVIPA by the remaining members.

On 12 September 2025, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced further enhancements to its Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programs.

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the upcoming revision of the EU standardisation regulation, inviting stakeholders to contribute to the future of Europe’s standardisation system.

Online shopping in Thailand is more accessible than ever, with global platforms, local social media shops, and entertainment-driven social commerce enabling instant purchases.

With AI on the rise, officials discuss revising regulations to protect press rights and ensure fair revenue sharing.

Taguig City, Metro Manila — The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) held a viewing session last Tuesday, September 16 to witness the launch of the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII).