Organisation: Council of the European Union

EU Council adopts approach to Green Claims Directive; DMCA exemptions subject to review – legislation and policy watch (June 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

24 June 2024

SEP regulation plans under renewed fire as UPC appeals judge questions EUIPO’s role

This week’s Saturday opinion column reflects on discussions that took place at this week’s IPBC Europe, where the European Commission’s proposed SEP regulation – and the role that the EUIPO is being asked to play – were a hot topic.

23 March 2024

European Parliament adopts SEP regulation; CCFN head calls for US action on common food names – legislation and policy watch (February 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

29 February 2024

IACC welcomes anti-counterfeiting resolution; fault lines over right to repair law; next EUIPO director looks to the future – legislation and policy watch (August 2023)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

17 August 2023

SEPs, an expanding IP remit and the future: in-depth interview with the EUIPO’s executive director

WTR sits down with EUIPO executive director Christian Archambeau to explore office operations, its readiness to take on new responsibilities, and what the future may hold.

06 July 2023

European Commission confirms SEP plans, with EUIPO to take on patent responsibilities

The European Commission has confirmed plans for a new regulation on standard essential patents (SEPs), which will see the EUIPO maintain a SEP register and create a competency centre to oversee a range of new responsibilities.

27 April 2023

Legislation and IP policy watch: the current state of play (December 2022)

WTR’s monthly column tracking trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

01 December 2022

The SME Fund: how collaboration breeds success for all

EUIPO deputy executive director Andrea Di Carlo presents an update on the SME Fund and a glimpse into the office’s future efforts to support small businesses.

23 March 2022

Sound marks in the European Union: General Court rules for the first time on registration of sound mark submitted in audio format

An audio file containing the sound made by the opening of a drinks can, followed by silence and a fizzing sound, cannot be registered as a trademark for various drinks and metal containers for storage or transport.

29 July 2021

Covid-19 and post-Brexit Britain – Sandris Laganovskis on challenges of new EUIPO role

In an exclusive interview with WTR, the new EUIPO deputy director for international cooperation, Sandris Laganovskis, reveals the opportunities and challenges that he foresees in the role.

03 February 2021