2023-12-01
What is new on IP Monitor?
IP Monitor now features a new category called start-up! What are startups and why are they important?
2023-11-24
Partnership meeting in Bodø, Norway
The third on-site partnership meeting was organized by NORD University in Bodø, Norway.
2023-11-10
Project meeting in Bodø: ready to pilot the I2P for Green’ course
The meeting will take place in Bodø, Norway, from 15th to 17th November 2023. Partners will consider the status of WP4 training materials, in preparation for the launch of the pilot course in early 2024 and commence activities on WP5.
2023-11-02
IP in Industrial Design: The Repair Clause
The EU's industrial design protection system is more than 20 years old. A Revision of the EU Legislation is underway, to help align with the digital age.
2023-10-30
The new EU regulation on geographical indications to locally renowned non-food products
This article discusses the new European Regulation introducing protection as a geographical indication for locally renowned craft and industrial product names and the related unified registration procedure.
2023-10-26
Navigating IPR Challenges in Sustainable Development Projects
In the world of sustainable development projects, IPR pose unique challenges. These challenges encompass collaborative innovation, the delicate balance between open source and proprietary solutions, the interests of funders and investors, regulatory hurdles, and the protection of indigenous knowledge.
2023-10-16
Regional Enterprises’ challenges on SC Integration
The findings of a survey on integrating Green and Circular Economy practices, were presented at a special event held by the Helenic Federation of Enterprises.
2023-10-12
IP Monitor webinar
The third webinar was a resounding success, featuring presentations from project partners, with a turnout of 86 participants.
2023-10-06
A Slovenian company received the prestigious DesignEuropa award
The DesignEuropa Award is an award given every other year by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for outstanding achievements in the field of design. The award emphasizes the importance of quality design and its impact on economic, social, cultural and environmental development.
2023-09-29
The IP Monitor website is out!
Check out the beta version of the IP Monitor and let us know what you think, like and subscribe!
2023-09-25
EPO celebrates the 50th anniversary of the European Patent Convention while introducing the “Unitary Patent” system
The year 2023 marks a significant milestone for the European patent system, as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of the European Patent Convention (EPC) and the establishment of a new patent system.
2023-09-21
The fifth newsletter of the IPR4SC project
The quarterly newsletter is available now.
2023-09-19
Advancing Intellectual Property Education in Technical Universities with the IPEDU Project
Delve into IPEDU, an Erasmus+ endeavor dedicated to elevating Intellectual Property education within technical universities.
2023-09-11
Power Your Business with the SME Fund 2023 Edition
Find out how the SME Fund can boost your business with financial support for your IPR.
2023-08-31
IP in agricultural biotechnology: balancing innovation and access
This article explores the relationship between intellectual property and agricultural biotechnology, access to technology and the broader implications for global food security.
2023-08-23
Designing circular cities for a sustainable future
Discover the future of urban living with circular cities! Imagine cities where waste becomes a thing of the past, and resources flow in efficient loops. With circular design principles, cities are transforming into resilient, green, and thriving hubs. Join the movement towards a sustainable tomorrow!
2023-08-15
IPR Learning Lab – Third IPR4SC webinar
Are you ready to conquer the world of Intellectual Property? The IPR4SC invites you to an exclusive webinar unveiling the ultimate IP tool - 'The IP Monitor'! Get ready to navigate the intricacies of IP and supercharge your innovation game.
2023-08-08
Project dissemination by Faculty of Information Studies In Novo Mesto
Our project was presented on May 13, 2023 in Skopje by Faculty Of Information Studies In Novo Mesto.
2023-08-03
European Week of Regions and Cities – Register now!
See you in the Agora Village at #EURegionsWeek! Come & meet our project at the exhibition stand on 10th October!
2023-07-17
An unexpected compass in the sea of Circular Economy
Patent analytics constitutes a powerful yet underrated tool that can foster Circular Economy practices. Let’s see its potential with a case study.
2023-07-10
It’s almost holiday time: here’s some summer IP news for you
We often hear intellectual property is all around us, and that we live in the world of IPR. Did you know that IP protected inventions are surrounding us also during summer?
2023-07-06
Project dissemination event by Education centre Geoss
Project dissemination took place on 10th June by IC Geoss.
2023-07-04
Project dissemination event by Pannon Business Network Association
Project dissemination event took place on 17 May 2023.
2023-06-29
Upcoming events focusing on Intellectual Property Rights and Circular Economy
European events shine a spotlight on Intellectual Property Rights and the Circular Economy. Explore the latest trends and strategies at the EPO Patent Information Conference, ECTA 41st Annual Conference, Nonwovens for Society: EDANA Sustainability Forum, and Sustainable Brands Madrid.
Join experts, gain insights, and drive innovation in these critical fields!
2023-06-21
Project dissemination event organized by Link Campus University
Intellectual property rights as a tool to implement the transition to an increasingly circular and sustainable economy. A project dissemination event took place on 23 May 2023.
2023-06-15
IPR in Croatia – state of the art
IPR4SC project is contributing to development of the skills in intellectual property rights for achieving sustainability and circularity in consortia countries. Let’s check out the current state of the art when it comes to IPR index in Croatia!
2023-06-13
The fourth newsletter of the IPR4SC project
The quarterly newsletter is available now. Happy 1 year Anniversary IPR4SC project!
2023-06-08
Revised monitoring framework for CE, and another rethink
We at IPR4SC are passionate about IP, Circular economy and sustainability, and data. Because of this, we are always happy when there are new developments in the cross-section of all three. In this line, Eurostat recently published its revision of the monitoring framework for circular economy. What does it bring?
2023-05-31
Introducing IP Monitor: Your Ultimate Resource for Intellectual Property
As we approach the highly anticipated launch of the IP Monitor at the beginning of September, we invite you to participate in the pilot testing phase in July and August to provide feedback and help us optimize the platform.
2023-05-30
IPR, Sustainability and Training – Who? What? and How?
On the 24th of May, the IPR4SC team organized its second Webinar in the format of a Round Table, entitled “IPR, Sustainability and Training – Who? What? and How?“
2023-05-22
Idea fair platform - support for business ideas
A platform for displaying a business idea, highlighting the area where the entrepreneur/start-up needs support.
2023-05-11
World Intellectual Property Day celebrates women innovators, creators and entrepreneurs
On 26 April, the member countries of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), including Slovenia, mark World Intellectual Property Day. On this day, a campaign is launched to raise public awareness about intellectual property and its role in fostering innovation and creativity.
2023-05-04
IPR types in simple terms. Beyond patents.
Various procedures and mechanisms may be used by companies to protect their intellectual property. We already introduced patents, let’s see together the other IPR types.
2023-04-26
World Intellectual Property Day and its importance for promoting sustainable and circular economies
Happy World Intellectual Property Day!
2023-04-18
The latest figures and patenting trends of EPO are out!
Did you know? 2022 saw the largest number of European patent applications ever filed with the EPO. The report can also give interesting insights into sustainable and circular innovation.
2023-04-14
IP and AI the ChatGPT case and the recent decision of the Italian Privacy Guarantor
The increasingly widespread use of ChatGPT raises questions regarding intellectual property rights and the privacy and confidentiality implications for users.
2023-04-11
From Play to Reflection in Green: Building the course on I2P4Green
Within the IPR4SC project we are preparing new educational offers in the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and circularity/sustainability, including the I2P4Green course.
2023-04-06
Winnie-the-Pooh and property rights
On April 2, we celebrated International Children's Book Day. This inspired us to find out if it is possible to legally protect a hungry bear.
2023-03-21
ChatGPT: The first AI scientific author in human history
Elsevier has recently made history by listing the popular state-of-the-art AI-fueled language model ChatGPT, as a journal author. What does this mean for Intellectual Property as we know it?
2023-03-10
Strategic paths through patents data
How much information can be retrieved from patents? What can patents be used for? When and why would a company be interested in intellectual property?
2023-03-06
The third newsletter of the IPR4SC project
The quarterly newsletter is available now.