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The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a new, expanding “Fighting coronavirus” platform designed to help researchers and decision-makers benef
In 2005, when eBay Inc. started promoting their services online in Vietnam, they found that the domain name ebay.com.vn had already been registered by
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In 2005, when eBay Inc. started promoting their services online in Vietnam, they found that the domain name ebay.com.vn
Protecting your know-how
Ferarri losing its trade mark over the 250 GTO and Amazon further supporting the fight against piracy
Nike collaboration facing trade mark infringement, Amazon accused of copyright infringement, trade secret accusations in the beauty industry and a win
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Every year the World Intellectual Property Organization, Cornell University and the European Institute ESADE issue the Global Innovation Index (GII)
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COVID-19 has swept across the globe causing massive disruption to businesses everywhere.
Neighbouring rights for actors and performers materializing in Spain
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For years Western companies have relied on Chinese factories to manufacture their products at low cost and export them back to other markets to be sol
Twitch and copyright infringement claims
Facebook defending its trade mark against domain fraud, a dispute over a colour-changing stone patent and a big hit against online piracy
Converse against Steve Madden for copying one of its Converse design, a battle between a US start-up and Nestlé over a vegan burger
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If you heard about a threat that had already caused a loss of EUR 60 billion in economic growth and almost 289 000 jobs in Europe alone
On trade marks and design protection
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In consideration of the disruptions caused in many countries by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Beijing IP Court has opened the possibility for foreign
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The global economy has recently witnessed unprecedented blows due to the US–China trade war and COVID-19.
Ubisoft vs. Qookka+Google+Apple: defending Siege / Nintendo actively defending the switch against piracy / Dior seeks registration for its saddle bag
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As usual, our IP Helpdesk was planning the spring events all around Europe, in which all our experts and IP representatives go and meet with EU SMEs..