Organisation: European Commission

In our latest update, we look at WIPO's Daren Tang visiting IP Australia, Brazil's INPI securing an injunction against a spoof website, and more.

21 August 2024

Today, the highly anticipated EU AI Act officially enters into force, bringing two IP provisions that technology companies need to be prepared for.  

01 August 2024

Austria, Denmark and Malta have received the most trademark, PCT and design applications in the European Union, relative to their GDP, over the past year. Meanwhile, Denmark is still the top EU innovator, according to the European Commission's 2024 European Innovation Scoreboard. 

16 July 2024

Nokia Technologies president Jenni Lukander reflects on her approach to team leadership and the advice she would give to young IP professionals.

26 June 2024

Reshaping European design and trademark law, Professor Kur has made an impact far beyond the walls of academia.

17 June 2024

Tougher penalties and claim validation will give more weight to green ads done right, but murky guidelines leave pioneering companies guessing, argues this week’s opinion column

18 May 2024

Ericsson senior IP rights and open-source researcher Eleftheria Stefanaki examines the terms and conditions of three of the most common AI tools on the market.

25 March 2024

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

The European Commission has released new recommendations for rights holders battling counterfeiting, including strategies and tools for enhanced information sharing and supply chain transparency and traceability.

20 March 2024

Around 80% of EU influencers do not routinely disclose that content is paid for, creating risks for brands that partner with them.

16 February 2024