2025-01-15
A roadmap for effective IPR Training: The IPR4Data Facilitator Handbook is now available online for free!
We are happy to announce the delivery of the IPR4Data Facilitator Handbook, now freely accessible online!
2025-01-14
WIPO Conference: 25th UDRP Anniversary
Celebrating 25 years of the UDRP, WIPO will host a landmark conference on protecting brands and consumers.
2025-01-14
Ljubljana Named Climate-Neutral and Smart City by European Commission
Ljubljana awarded Climate-Neutral and Smart City title by EU Commission; Action Plan includes energy, mobility, waste, and public inclusion.
2025-01-10
Drafting patent licensing agreement
Patent licensing agreements are essential tools that enable innovators, businesses, and researchers to collaborate, monetize intellectual property, and bring groundbreaking ideas to life.
2025-01-09
Patent Valuation Methods: Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Patents don’t just protect ideas—they fuel innovation, attract investment, and open doors to a sustainable future.
2025-01-08
Building a sustainable legacy with LEGO: IP, Innovation, and Circular Design
As the new year begins, many of us reflect on the joy of gifting — with LEGO sets often taking center stage as a cherished present that fosters creativity and strengthens bonds across generations.
2024-12-20
The 10th newsletter of the IPR4SC project
The quarterly newsletter is available now.
2024-12-16
Joint Multiplier Event: IPR4SC in-presence event in Rome, Italy
Link Campus University Hosts EU Projects Showcase: Leading initiatives in sustainability, cultural integration, and digital transformation converge, featuring IPR4SC's insights on intellectual property rights and circular economy.
2024-12-13
IPR Learning Lab – Fifth IPR4SC webinar
On 26th November partners organized the 5th webinar: IP Insights for SMEs and startups
2024-12-12
The international conference on geographical indications and collective marks
On November 25 and 26, 2024, the international conference Geographical indications and collective brands: tradition, quality and identity for sustainable competitiveness was held in Brdo pri Kranju.
2024-12-11
5th Partnership Meeting at Algebra University
The 5th IPR4SC partnership meeting focusing on progress assessment, joint planning and innovative strategies for the final phase of the project.
2024-12-02
Slovenia’s Recovery Plan: Paving the Way for a Circular and Sustainable Economy
Slovenia's Recovery Plan promotes a circular economy through green reforms, eco-innovation, and sustainable wood processing, aiming for resource efficiency and climate neutrality by 2026.
2024-11-15
Green Transition: IP on the fight against climate change
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges, driving rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation. IP is on the fight, accelerating Green Transition.
2024-11-08
Trick or Patent! Halloween and IP
In addition to Christmas and Easter, a third holiday now dominates the seasonal offerings in the stores: Halloween. Halloween's global appeal now makes it a billion-dollar business, and with that growth comes a high demand for intellectual property rights.
2024-10-25
EPO SP2028 - A Sustainable Vision for the Future of IP
In March 19th, the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation unanimously approved the new Strategic Plan (SP2028) for the European Patent Office.
2024-10-18
17th International Technology Transfer Conference
The 17th International Technology Transfer Conference (ITTC) focused on knowledge exchange and IP's role in innovation. Maja Fortun Novak presented her research on IP's impact on start-ups.
2024-10-15
Teaching Sustainability and Circularity
Join us at the Slovenian Social Science Conference on 18th October 2024.
2024-09-30
The ninth newsletter of the IPR4SC project
The quarterly newsletter is available now.
2024-09-16
Online WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Workshop 2024
Learn WIPO’s ADR solutions for resolving IP and tech disputes
2024-09-10
Unitary Patent now covers Romania
Effective 1st September 2024, Romania will be part of the Unitary Patent (UP) system. From that date, all European patents with unitary effect will automatically cover Romania.
2024-09-03
Peugeot Ordered to Pay Over One Million Euros for Infringing Piaggio Patents
In their home markets of France and Italy, a dispute has arisen between the Italian company Piaggio and the French company Peugeot regarding a three-wheeled scooter.
2024-08-28
IP for Entrepreneurship
IPR4SC's Work Package 6 advances, fostering eco-innovation through IP.
2024-08-23
IPR4Data Simulation Lab at Algebra University
Explore the student experience of acquiring IPR knowledge and skills at Algebra University’s during IPR4Data Simulation Lab!
2024-08-22
Recent revision to Intellectual Property Code in Italy
Recent updates to the Italian IP Code aim to simplify the process for registering and enforcing IP in the digital era while enhancing the protection of specific IP rights
2024-08-09
IP5 Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development
Hosted by KIPO in Seoul, the world’s Top IP Offices emphasized the role of IP in tackling global challenges and supporting economic growth, aligning with their new Vision Statement.
2024-08-06
Slovenia with an umbrella strategic document in the field of intellectual property
The government adopted the first National Intellectual Property Strategy until 2030. With this, Slovenia additionally recognizes the role of intellectual property in promoting innovation, creativity and knowledge sharing, as well as the importance of its strategic management.
2024-07-23
Bob Dylan: Plugged In by Music, Powered by IPR
Dylan's electric Newport shock rocked folk music, but copyright law kept the songs his & the recording a new creation.
2024-07-17
Annual Conference of the European Policy for Intellectual Property
Participants at the Annual Conference of the European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) will explore the evolving interplay between intellectual property systems and the emerging data economy. Key topics include regulatory and innovation challenges, and reforms needed to shape IP and data laws to incentivise creativity and innovation.
2024-07-16
Andy Warhol violated copyright
In 2023, The US Supreme Court ruled that Andy Warhol's use of a 1981 portrait of Prince by Lynn Goldsmith didn't qualify as fair use, tightening copyright regulations. This decision limits fair use and emphasizes protecting original works, impacting artistic creativity and defining the boundaries of transformative work.
2024-07-10
An Illusionist’s IP arsenal: Houdini's legacy of innovation and protection
Harry Houdini, the legendary illusionist, was not only a master of escape but also an astute protector of his intellectual property (IP). His strategic use of IP rights ensured that his iconic tricks remained uniquely his own, safeguarding his reputation and livelihood in the competitive world of magic.
2024-07-09
LIFE Awards 2024 – celebrating a win-win for nature
Among the winning projects at the annual LIFE Awards were initiatives focused on river restoration, producing animal feed from waste insect protein, and urban tree planting to cool cities.
2024-06-20
The eighth newsletter of the IPR4SC project
The quarterly newsletter is available now.
2024-06-11
First edition of the I2P4Green course completed
Sharing our experience on a successful implementation of the I2P4Green course in the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and circularity & sustainability.
2024-06-05
Simulation Lab & partnership meeting in Pisa
The IPR4SC Simulation Lab and the fourth partnership meeting took place from May 28th to 31st, 2024.
2024-05-24
AI and IP: A Green Perspective
The intersection of AI and IP is crucial in fostering sustainable solutions. For instance, AI algorithms enhance the efficiency of wind turbines and solar panels, driving forward the adoption of renewable energy. Precision farming, powered by AI, reduces resource use while boosting crop yields.
2024-05-13
The Manchester bee: a symbol of hard work and... IPR?
On World Bee Day, we discover the history of the Manchester bee – a symbol of hard work and togetherness from the 19th century industrial revolution in the 19th century.
2024-05-10
Vocational Excellence for a Green Europe
Have you ever considered how VET can equip individuals with the essential skills needed in green innovation and sustainable practices? Greenovet project has announced an innovative conference “Vocational Excellence for a Green Europe”
2024-04-26
Tips and Techniques - Crafting compelling educational videos for VET and HEI institutes on IPR, Sustainability, and Circularity
In today's digital age, educational videos have become an indispensable tool for learning and knowledge dissemination. In the realms of VET and HEIs, educational videos serve as invaluable resources for instructors, students, and professionals alike.
2024-04-25
IPR Learning Lab – Fourth IPR4SC webinar
On the 11th of April the IPR4SC team organized its fourth webinar on "Innovate to Elevate: Revolutionising Business with IPR Databases and Tools for Intelligent Growth.
2024-04-18
Copyright: Artworks entering the public domain in 2024
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.