🌱♻️ Sustainability start-ups have a higher usage of trade marks, patents and both combined at different stages of financing.

These are the findings of a joint EUIPO/EuropeanPatentOffice study, which show a strong focus on IP protection within the sustainability sector.

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Happy World IP Day from all of us!

As IP offices, we empower visionaries to pursue bold solutions that address the world's most pressing challenges, propelling us towards a future where sustainability is not just a goal, but a reality.

On #WorldIPDay , and every day.

Happy #WorldIPDay 2024!👏
Unlock the power of intellectual property for sustainable development on World IP Day 2024. Explore how IP drives innovation, contributing to the SDGs for a better, brighter future🌍💡.

▶️A message from Executive Director João Negrão on the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day.

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It’s World Intellectual Property Day! 🎉🤩🌟

Today, we celebrate the entrepreneurs, innovators and creators who are building a more sustainable future.

Join us in spreading the word and supporting their amazing work!

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Today is #GirlsinICT Day!

With females still underrepresented in the field of Information & Communication Technology, initiatives like this can help empower and inspire the next generation of female innovators to shape the future of technology: itu.int/women-and-girl…

Geographical indications (GI) establish intellectual property rights for specific products, whose qualities are specifically linked to the area of production.

Product names can be granted a GI if they have a specific link to the place where they are made.

Learn more about GIs⤵️

#InTodaysOJ Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products

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#PGI #PDO #GI

On #WorldBookDay we celebrate the joy of reading

Did you know that copyright protects creators? It prevents anyone from copying, reproducing or selling an original work without the owner's consent.

And it ensures writers are fairly compensated – through the payment of royalties

From art... to trade ma®️k. Here are a few examples of iconic artworks that are EU trade marks for different products.

Did you know that the names and signatures of famous painters are also registered trade marks? Picasso, Dalí, Magritte or Van Gogh are just a few examples.

Intellectual property is all around the sports business.

It protects innovations through patents, trade marks, design rights... And it is behind sporting success, both on the field of play & in the marketplace.

jamesnurton takes an in-depth look at the topic: euipo.europa.eu/en/news/from-v…

The GC rejected the 'Pablo Escobar' trade mark on the ground that the sign is considered contrary to public policy & accepted principles of morality.

If you need help assessing applications for this type of marks, check out this guide by the EU Intellectual Property Network ⬇️

© 🇪🇺: Should the EU have a unified copyright-protection system?

We'll seek answers to this question, and we'll delve into the Italian Supreme Court case on the Vespa 🛵 appearance at the next edition of the #IPcaselawconference .

Register before 22 April: euipo.europa.eu/en/the-office/…

From the Eiffel Tower to Michelangelo’s David, cultural heritage reinforces a country's identity and unites its citizens around shared values.

How does intellectual property protect art, architecture, food or wines? Eleonora Rosati explains: euipo.europa.eu/en/news/cultur…

#WorldHeritageDay

There is a 'European way of doing things' based on quality, tradition and authenticity.

Murano glass or Limoges porcelain are examples of Europe's unique crafts.

Can intellectual property protect them? Yes – through geographical indications. An explainer ⤵️

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#EUGeneralCourt : The name Pablo Escobar cannot be registered as an #EUtrademark 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo2_…

Slogans are powerful marketing tools.

Their popularity has grown over the years and many companies register them as trade marks to secure exclusive use.

But what are the criteria to protect a slogan as a trade mark? Find out: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Is digital #piracy making a comeback?

An EUIPO report found that the consumption of pirated content is on the rise in the EU.

Illegal access to TV shows, on-demand films and live sports events picked up in the past year.

Swipe through to find out more ➡️

Geographical Indication (GI) protection for craft & industrial products is on the way!

This will:

🎯 Boost recognition, investment, and exports for producers

🎯 Create jobs & boost rural tourism

🎯 Help consumers spot fake products easily

Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=EPuyoN…