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Everyday IP: Breaking the law without knowing it
Sometimes, Intellectual Property (IP) rights can be infringed by ordinary actions, leading to extraordinary consequences for both the owners and the unintentional violators.
World IP Day: Feel the beat of rights, royalties and innovation
We celebrate World IP Day 2025 with a look at the influence of personal brands, streaming, digital collaboration and AI on the music scene.
From certificates to courts: litigating second medical use patents
Can further medical uses be eligible for extended protection, and how have Brexit and the UPC affected the situation?
The continuing debate over second medical use patents
Pursuing exclusive rights in Europe for new medical applications of known therapeutics requires close consideration of legal precedent.
Going soft on exclusivity: a patent paradox
Exploring an alternate 2025 where patents are made weaker by design to encourage sustainable innovation.
What are the 10 top features of an IP Management System?
A centralized digital repository and interface for IP portfolio data is a vital tool for any organization, but not all software is made alike.
Patents under pressure?
How accurate were past forecasts about IP in 2025? We revisit the EPO's 2007 study, exploring its boldest scenario where public funding and open access challenge the patent system.
Editor's pick
The human element of Intellectual Property: personalities behind innovation
The intersection of personality and Intellectual Property (IP) is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in how inventors and IP professionals engage with the patent process.
Driving the future: innovations steering the automotive industry
Explore the trends mapping the automotive industry's future: advanced batteries, autonomous driving and more.
Design law steals the show
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.
Dennemeyer's commitment to sustainable business
At Dennemeyer, we are committed to helping all our clients achieve their green targets while pursuing our own.
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Patents
From certificates to courts: litigating second medical use patents
Can further medical uses be eligible for extended protection, and how have Brexit and the UPC affected the situation?
The continuing debate over second medical use patents
Pursuing exclusive rights in Europe for new medical applications of known therapeutics requires close consideration of legal precedent.
Going soft on exclusivity: a patent paradox
Exploring an alternate 2025 where patents are made weaker by design to encourage sustainable innovation.
Trademarks
Trademarks and global rebranding
Refreshing a corporate image is a high-stakes game; playing it right requires careful consideration of trademarks and other IP rights.
Trademark exhaustion and resale markets
Are there circumstances where trademark owners can object to how their goods are resold? Find out more.
The changing role of trademark counsel
Developments in branding and new regulations are placing a multitude of demands on in-house lawyers.
Industry News
Altering IP: regulations, resolutions and revisions
Catch up with current developments in IP, including the EU Commission's move to shelve draft legislation on SEPs.
Legal fiction: the rise of fake representatives and other IP news
Examining Intellectual Property (IP) stories from recent months allows us to gauge what 2025 might have in store.
The battle for Iceland and other cool IP news
A country and a supermarket continue their tussle over a trademark. Meanwhile, a study reveals the extent of academic patents in Europe and a publishing house tackles AI.
