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European Council adopts new regulation on geographical indications for agricultural products, wines and spirit drinks
On the 26 March 2024, the European Council adopted the regulation on geographical indications (GIs) for agricultural products, wines, and spirit drinks.
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Amazon invested $1.2 bn, hired 15,000 people in 2023 to tackle counterfeit
Online marketplace Amazon invested more than $1.2 billion and hired about 15,000 experts in 2023 to protect the brand, its sellers, and customers from fraud and counterfeit, according to the Amazon
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Sofia Fashion Week hosts ‘Fight Fake’ show to combat counterfeiting
Sofia Fashion Week became the stage for a significant discussion on counterfeiting within the fashion industry on 29 March, through the 'Fight Fake' fashion show.
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Innovation in digital and clean-energy technologies boosts demand for patents in Europe in 2023
The EPO’s Patent Index 2023, published today, shows that innovation remained robust, with companies and inventors filing a record number of European patent applications last year.
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Commission recommends actions to combat counterfeiting and better protect intellectual property rights
The Commission has adopted a Recom
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More than ‘just’ IP: The role and advantages of GIs for agricultural products
When you are grocery shopping and see products carrying names like Mozzarella di Bufala Campana,
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Celebrating 30 years of protection in trade marks
2024 marks a significant milestone in the intellectual property landscape as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM), initially known as the Community Trade Mark
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Heinz's Incredible Marketing Strategy to Fight Fraud
Heinz's brilliant new marketing strategy, called the ‘Label of Truth’, not only brings transparency to product labeling but also takes on the infamous "ketchup fraud" phenomenon head-on.
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Parliament backs tighter EU rules for toy safety
European Parliament approved its position on revamped EU rules on toy safety with 603 votes in favour, 5 against and 15 abstentions.
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