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Copyright definition made simple

Learn what copyrights are, why they matter and how these Intellectual Property protections support creativity.

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IP Management Systems: choosing the best software for your organization

Learn how to research, compare and select the right digital solution for managing Intellectual Property.

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Fashion, competition and IP: lessons from the Loro Piana vs. Smart Luxury decision

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

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How to efficiently manage your Intellectual Property

Uncover the essentials of Intellectual Property management and how DIAMS iQ delivers effective and strategic solutions.

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Patents

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Your go-to guide to patent renewals

Discover the ins and outs of maintaining patents, including strategies to manage budgets, due dates and ongoing value.

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How much does a patent cost?

Uncover what makes patenting expensive and how simple strategies can help budgets go further.

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Second medical use patents in Brazil

Swiss-type patent claims are vital for incentivizing the development of inventions directed to second medical uses and require special consideration in Brazil.

Trademarks

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China updates guidance on trademark non-use cancellations

International brand owners in China need to be aware of new measures to address the abuse of the trademark system

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The thin line between fake and fine

AI-generated designs, lookalike products and social media counterfeits are reshaping the luxury landscape. Explore how high-end brands can defend their identity in a world of fast fakes.

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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.

Industry News

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Structure and change: the UPC stretches forth as patent filings remain steady

Some top IP news stories from the last weeks: the European Patent Office (EPO) releases its annual coverage of filing demand as the Unified Patent Court (UPC) reaches across borders.

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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.

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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.