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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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Taking a bite out of IP law: exploring two EUIPO snack cases

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

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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.

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Building brand identity with trademarks and industrial designs

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

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Design patents and design rights: What are they and what do they do?

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

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Everyday IP: When were computers invented?

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.

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What it means to be in Intellectual Property

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

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The tech dilemma: Should I patent my app?

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

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The rise in remote working and how DIAMS iQ can help

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.

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Critical and curious terms from the world of Intellectual Property

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

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New developments: Bracing for Brexit's effects on international IP

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

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Facing supply chain concerns in the COVID-19 era

Knock-off products are always a problem for business owners holding IP rights, but supply chain disruptions allow malevolent actors to make a tidy profit.