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Works by Matisse, Frida Kahlo, and Robert Capa Are Entering the Public Domain
Every year, January 1 marks a new crop of artists and artworks entering the public domain, a holiday affectionately known to some as Public Domain Day.
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Giving tennis balls a second life: “Ecological design is circularity”
Over 300 million tennis balls end up in landfills every year. Mathilde Wittock is a Belgian artist, bio/eco-designer, and material researcher who focuses on sustainable innovation.
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GI Conference: ‘Safeguarding our Heritage, Cultivating our Future’ - 28-29 January 2025
Connect, learn and growFeaturing keynotes from distinguished experts including João Negrão, Executive Director of the EUIPO, and Marion Walsmann, Member of the European Parliament and Vice
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The theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2025 is IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP
From the rhythms that invite us to dance, to the lyrics that echo our emotions, music enriches every aspect of our lives.
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OLAF and EUIPO Join Forces in Fight against Fake Construction Materials
On 11-12 December, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) co-organised a two-day conference titled “Building on Lies: The Fight against Fa
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Why Mocha Mousse Is Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year
Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman artfully describes mocha mousse as a color that reflects the need for harmony. The selection, which marked the 26th anniversary of the Pantone color of the year, comes amid much political turmoil. The Global Peace Index 2024 found that there are currently 56 conflicts worldwide—the highest since World War II. Some 97 countries saw decreases in peacefulness with North America recording the largest regional deterioration in regard to peace, per the Index.
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An AI program can spot counterfeits
French luxury brand Lacoste is using Vrai, an AI technology developed by Cypheme, a leader in anti-counterfeit artificial intelligence, to catch scammers returning counterfeit items.
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Fashion’s Digital Revolution: Towards Zero-Waste Design
The fashion world, renowned for its constant evolution and creativity, is grappling with the harsh reality of its environmental impact.
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Irish Design Week 2024: Imagination for Opportunity
Irish Design Week 2024, hosted by the Design & Crafts Council Ireland, will take place from November 11th - 1
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