Organisation: European Patent Office

How the EUIPO is shaping IP professionals for the world of today and tomorrow

In this guest article, the EUIPO expands on its educational, professional development and knowledge-sharing efforts, including efforts to enhance its virtual and physical campus.

15 March 2022

Proposed amendments to the three basic industrial property laws: what you need to know

The purpose of the amendments is to offer greater legal certainty and clarify some confusing aspects.

24 January 2022

“We need to be the enabler, not the inhibitor”: UKIPO deputy CEO transformation exclusive

Customer feedback will be vital in helping the UK Intellectual Property Office hit its next set of transformation targets, deputy CEO and director of operational delivery David Holdsworth tells WTR in an exclusive interview.

02 December 2021

Innovation at the Latvian Patent Office: exclusive insights

In an exclusive guest post, representatives from the Patent Office of Latvia reveal the agency’s recent developments of its digital tools and services for trademark users – and those planned for the future.

23 November 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

Advancing the EU IP agenda in Southeast Asia: interview with IP Key’s Tiago Guerreiro

As the scheme winds down on its four-year strategic plan in Southeast Asia, WTR catches up with project leader Tiago Guerreiro on the initiative’s successes and future goals.

29 October 2020

“Never relax your guard” and “tailor your strategy”: the biggest challenges facing brands and how to overcome them

In-house elite from this year’s WTR Global Leaders supplement share some of the most significant obstacles that they are facing – especially when it comes to counterfeiting – as well as how to win through.

18 August 2020

Measures adopted in the area of intellectual property due to covid-19 pandemic

In Spain, the rapid spread of covid-19 has led to the adoption of various measures in the judicial and administrative areas. This update highlights the measures of interest for IP owners and practitioners.

27 April 2020

Trademark-intensive industry fundamental to EU economy, EUIPO-EPO joint study reveals

The European Union Intellectual Property Office and European Patent Office have launched the third edition of a study that examines the economic impact of IP rights across the EU. Here are the top takeaways.

25 September 2019

How trademarks can transform a start-up into a unicorn

A new study shows that start-ups and SMEs that invest in trademarks have a much better chance of experiencing high growth, yet only a small proportion of such businesses make this investment.

29 July 2019