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EUIPO Updates the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of...

The revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal of the EUIPO entered into force on 1 July 2026. The revision aligns appeal proceedings with recent legislative developments and...

DOMAIN NAME RECOVERY: WHEN A TRADEMARK REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONFER...

Domain names are a strategic asset for businesses in the digital environment. They are essential not only for conducting commercial activities but also for establishing and maintaining a distinctive brand...

MÁS MEDIDAS PARA LA PROTECCIÓN JURÍDICA DE LOS MENORES Y...

Poco a poco, nos vamos concienciando como sociedad de que es una obligación de todos cuidar que los menores estén lo suficientemente protegidos en sus accesos a contenidos en internet...

THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF BOOK TITLES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal issued a decision on 27 May 2026 confirming that the book titles “ANIMAL FARM” and “1984” must be refused because they constitute descriptive indications...

THE RULES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN THE EU ARE RENEWED

On May 1, 2026, the new EU Regulation governing technology licensing agreements (Regulation (EU) 2026/877) came into force, renewing the legal regime that we have had in force in this...

FIFA WORLD CUP AND AMBUSH MARKETING

Conference League, Champions League, Roland Garros, Masters Series, Augusta Masters, F-1, Olympics… And now, in case anyone hadn’t already become aware …, the World Cup organized by FIFA this year...

Meet and vote for the candidates for the 2026 “European...

The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced the 12 finalists for the 2026 European Inventor Award. In the “Industry” category, the inventions and nominees are: Giuseppe Crippa (Italy) and his...

BE CAREFUL WHEN INCLUDING THE YEAR THE COMPANY WAS FOUNDED...

Judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-412/24 | Fauré Le Page The inclusion in a trademark of a number suggesting an earlier year of the company’s establishment...

Counterfeiting and Labour Exploitation: A Connection We Cannot Ignore

The trade in counterfeit goods represents a real threat to the global economy. However, this statement falls short if we also consider its social and labour implications: behind many counterfeit...

FONDOS SME 2026 DE AYUDAS A PYMES PARA DERECHOS DE...

FAST ACTION IP PROTOCOL DURING THE MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, ALIMENTARIA...

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) will be held again in Barcelona from March 2nd to 5th, 2026. Whether you believe your IP rights may be infringed during the event, or...

Increase of official fees in the European Patent Office

The European Patent Office (EPO) recently issued an information notice announcing increases in the amount of official fees. This increase will take effect on April 1, 2026. In this regard,...