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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...

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

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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...

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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,...

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DEALING WITH THE BRANDS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE: CASE ORWELL

We begin the year by commenting on the latest decision issued by the EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal in relation to the case concerning the trademark “GEORGE ORWELL” in Classes...

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2026 Begins with new rules for e-commerce and customer service...

The year 2025 ended with the publication of a new and significant piece of legislation (Spanish Law 10/2025 of 26 December), which will introduce important changes for businesses and consumers,...

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MIO/konektra and the (re)confirmation of the subjective conception of originality

On 5 December, the CJEU issued its long-awaited judgment in the MIO/konektra case (C-580/23 and C 795/23) concerning copyright protection for applied art objects, their originality and the assessment of...

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Argentina takes the first step for joining the patent cooperation...

On November 13, 2025, Governments of Argentina and the United States issued a joint statement announcing the framework of a bilateral trade agreement. One of its central aspects is the...

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🆕MARQUES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

👉🏻CLASS 46 interviews our colleague Sara De Toledo🔝, following her first Annual Conference at MARQUES. In addition to describing her experience there, Sara tells us how she dealt with being...

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Attention! Important updates in the classification of goods and services...

On January 1, 2026, the new edition of the Nice Classification will enter into force. This update is particularly relevant and is one of the most significant in recent years,...

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The Supreme Court Rules on the co-authorship of Fumiko Negishi...

On 30 September 2025, the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court upheld the ruling handed down by the Madrid Provincial Court recognising Fumiko Negishi as co-author of 221 works by...

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