Designs

Is creativity required for EU design rights? Discover how individual character is assessed, how it differs from copyright requirements and what a recent court decision means for designers.

Explore the May 2025 ruling in Loro Piana vs. Smart Luxury, revealing design rights limits, brand evidence needs and fashion IP strategy insights.

Learn about recent legal cases concerning trademarks and registered Community designs.

Two major developments in 2024 are set to give a further boost to design rights and likely make them even more attractive for designers and other creative businesses.

Learn the difference between trademarks and industrial design — and why each has a crucial role in building brand identity.

Designs require protection just as inventions do. Learn how a design patent or similar IP right can help safeguard your unique creations.

Answering the question: 'When were computers invented?' involves far more than just citing a date — it is bound up in the past, present and future of IP.

Working in the Intellectual Property industry takes many forms, requiring professionals with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.

After developing a trail-blazer mobile app or feature, the ultimate question you need to answer is whether it makes sense to pursue patentability.

DIAMS iQ combines long-term hands-on IP expertise and integrated IP country law knowledge with innovative digital tools in a modern and intuitive solution.

A sampling of some of the most important terms you will encounter and a few that are too intriguing not to mention. 

A brief guide on all notable changes that IP rights holders have to face after the transition period ends on January 1, 2021.