The global expansion of green technology is playing a crucial role in alleviating the adverse effects of climate change and in creating a more sustainable future. IP rights (IPR) are of paramount importance in this sector as they encourage innovation, ensure protection, and drive further...

Despite the existence of several international minimum standards, national legislations governing criminal IP infringements vary considerably, not just internationally but also across the EU. These differences in national legislative frameworks can sometimes be exploited by IP criminals, and in...

LAM'ON is a start-up company developing bio-based and industrially compostable laminating films and flexible packaging foils. Their products are sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastic solutions, still widely used in printing and packaging. After five years of Research & Development...

A 'Geographical Indication'(GI) is a sign or an indication which identifies a good as originating in a place where a given quality, reputation, or any other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin1. Legal protection for GIs took birth in southern Europe...

A 'Geographical Indication'(GI) is a sign or an indication which identifies a good as originating in a place where a given quality, reputation, or any other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin. Legal protection for GIs took birth in southern Europe...

This publication is a comprehensive guide designed to equip intellectual property (IP) owners with the necessary tools to efficiently refer cases of IP infringement for criminal investigation. The guide has been developed as part of the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal...

In September 2021, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) presented the report on Green EU trade marks, analysis of goods and services specifications, 1996-2020. The report defines green EU trade marks (EUTMs) as those applications that contain at least one 'green' term in their...

The report explains the shift from the traditional approaches of intellectual property protection in research and innovation to the new broader concept of intellectual assets management. It tries to answer the question "What is changing?"and gives recommendations to policymakers. The report...