2024-04-18
2024 marks an important milestone for several artworks, as they enter the public domain. But what does it mean for a creative work to enter this realm? Let’s delve into the implications of artworks entering the public domain.
2024-04-09
An article published in March on the World Economic Forum website reports that there is still a significant gap between the number of male and female inventors.
2024-04-04
EPO's 2023 Patent Index shows 2.9% growth in applications. Key sectors include electric machines, digital communications, and biotechnologies.
2024-03-18
The quarterly newsletter is available now.
2024-03-14
March 14 (3/14), Pi Day, is an opportunity to celebrate the mathematical constant and reflect on the absurd aspects of intellectual property.
2024-03-06
Exciting start for I2P4Green Course with 120 participants. Celebrating high satisfaction and a cross-disciplinary educational journey.
2024-03-04
A new course will be shortly released! The "IP for digital skills" course is set to be designed and developed in the following months.
2024-03-01
A company’s intellectual and intangible assets are key to its competitiveness and growth. It is what makes the company unique – its intellectual property, its people, and its brand! The webinar is organized by the EU IP Helpdesk. It will be held on 30.04.2024 starting at 10.30.
2024-02-22
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced a call for global awards to small and start-up companies that realize their business ideas with the help of intellectual property rights. Last year, the Slovenian company Aerosol d.o.o. received this prestigious award.
2024-02-08
Discover the 122 circular success stories, encapsulating the transformative journey undertaken by 9 countries.
2024-02-06
When thinking of patents, grand inventions often come to mind. However, patentable innovations can take on myriad bizarre forms.
2024-01-26
As machine learning propels advancements, automatic translation achieves heightened speed and efficiency. Recognizing its evolving capabilities, we've embraced automatic translations with the IP Monitor.
2024-01-24
This article examines Italian law No. 206 of Dec. 27, 2023, "Organic Provisions for the Enhancement, Promotion and Protection of Made in Italy" which was published in the Official Gazette of Dec. 27, 2023, No. 300 and came into effect on Jan. 11, 2024.
2024-01-11
On the 20th – 22nd of March, the University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Science will organize the 43rd International Conference on Organizational Science Development.
2024-01-05
According to the latest available data published in September 2023, Croatia demonstrated immense dedication to safeguarding intellectual property rights in the year 2022.
2024-01-04
Join our free online course, and unlock the doors to a future where innovation meets sustainability.
2023-12-18
Believe it or not, a host of festive items we associate with the holiday season are more than just cheerful decorations—they're patented. Let's unwrap a few of these intriguing innovations!
2023-12-18
The dissemination of the project took place at the annual assembly of the Artic Cluster Team cluster in Mosjøn, Norway.
2023-12-15
Do you want to help shape the future of the EUIPO? The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has announced an all-inclusive and open consultation in support of its upcoming Strategic Plan 2030 (SP2030).
2023-12-15
The IPR4SC partners in Norway presented the results from a survey on Circular Economy activities, drivers and barriers in local industry in Helgeland.
2023-12-12
Carpentry Kos is a small family business from Velika Preska, Litija, Slovenia, that produces innovative wooden products for external arrangements. In their over 30 years of operation, they faced different challenges related to staff and change of generations, which are described in a case study as part of the I2P4Green course that is starting in February next year.
2023-12-01
IP Monitor now features a new category called start-up! What are startups and why are they important?
2023-11-24
The third on-site partnership meeting was organized by NORD University in Bodø, Norway.
2023-11-10
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
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
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
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
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
The third webinar was a resounding success, featuring presentations from project partners, with a turnout of 86 participants.
2023-10-06
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
Check out the beta version of the IP Monitor and let us know what you think, like and subscribe!
2023-09-25
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 quarterly newsletter is available now.
2023-09-19
Delve into IPEDU, an Erasmus+ endeavor dedicated to elevating Intellectual Property education within technical universities.
2023-09-11
Find out how the SME Fund can boost your business with financial support for your IPR.
2023-08-31
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
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
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
Our project was presented on May 13, 2023 in Skopje by Faculty Of Information Studies In Novo Mesto.
2023-08-03
See you in the Agora Village at #EURegionsWeek! Come & meet our project at the exhibition stand on 10th October!
2023-07-17
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
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?