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This week, we look at a case of geographical indication infringement involving Plátano de Canarias, as well as the General Court case T-332/24.

Brazil is showing efforts to strengthen its intellectual property system.

On 16 May, European Patent Office (EPO) President António Campinos held an online meeting with Carlos Gallo, Director General Argentina's National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).

Yesterday, the European Commission has adopted the Joint Research Centre (JRC) Work Programme for 2025–2027. The work programme is structured to emphasise strategic prioritisation, scientific excellence, and the JRC’s core competencies: anticipation, integration, and impact.
In 2014, the Government of Indonesia released a new copyright law known as Undang-Undang Hak Cipta Baru, Law No. 28 of 2014 (Copyrights Law). This law repeals Law No. 19 of 2002.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has unveiled an ambitious plan to provide €70 billion in funding to technology firms and innovators across Europe by 2027.
The main law relating to patents and patent litigation is Law No. 13 of 2016 concerning Patents (Patent Law). The Patent Law replaced Law No. 14 of 2000.

European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), recently published a study that explores the developments in generative artificial intelligence from the perspective of EU copyright law.
The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a study titled Standards and the European Patent System, highlighting the significant connection between technology standards and patents.

In this blog post, we take a look at the latest IP Report from TikTok and consider the call from UK artists for an update to copyright laws.

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have released a factsheet highlighting the outcomes of their continued collaboration in the areas of education and knowledge exchange.

On the 14th of May, the Delegation of the European Union to China organised a conference titled “Encouraging Balance, Upholding Commitments, Embracing Responsibilities” to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China.
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation Intellectual Property Rights Division (NBI-IPRD) on Thursday reported that PHP55 million worth of counterfeit products have been seized in a series of operations conducted on May 6-7 in Parañaque, Malabon and Manila.

On 22 April 2025, the EU appealed the WTO panel report regarding Case DS611. The case involves a dispute between the WTO and China on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, specifically involving standard essential patents.
Vietnam is stepping up its fight against counterfeits and digital piracy after the US accused the country of being a major hub for these illegal activities and threatened crippling tariffs, documents reviewed by Reuters show.

Latin America's furniture market is growing rapidly, driven by urbanisation, a rising middle class, and demand for innovative designs.

This week we look at the latest dispute involving Nintendo and the General Court case T-241/24.
IPOS will be launching Patents and Trade Marks Acceleration programmes on 20 May 2025 to help filers receive faster office actions.

“Monetization of IP Assets in Brazil” survey for international stakeholders

A new report underscores the importance of enhancing the spin-off ecosystem to unlock Europe's competitive edge in deep tech. University spin-offs, which are vital for driving innovation and fostering economic growth across the continent, often struggle with scaling their operations.