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Europe at forefront of 3D printing boom over the last decade

The European Patent Office has revealed the rapid growth of patent applications in 3D printing technology.

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Batman wins EU trademark fight with Italian designer

The Batman logo has been deemed distinctive enough by the Court of Justice of the European Union to keep rogue Italian retailers at bay...

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Amid economic uncertainty, 2022 sees record number of European patents

The European Patent Office reported 193,460 patent applications by companies and inventors were made in 2022.

03/04/2023

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Here's how EA is making gaming more inclusive of disabilities

EA said it would no longer sue developers for using five accessibility innovations it patented, effectively making them free to use.

24/08/2021

India

It's crucial world leaders break the monopoly on COVID vaccines | View

"While it's true that an intellectual property waiver alone won’t fix shortages, it will be a crucial first step in ramping up the dispensation of vaccines."

07/06/2021

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Intellectual property waiver & clampdown on China

Europe changed its position on intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines and also announced a series of measures aimed at reducing China's influence in Europe.

07/05/2021

Europe News

IP rights just one part of vaccine production, says EU's trade chief

Valdis Dombrovskis, the EU's trade chief, told Euronews that other measures, besides patent waivers, need to be considered to ramp up global production of COVID-19 vaccines.

06/05/2021

Switzerland

Euroviews. Intellectual property is becoming politicised. That’s why I am a candidate to run WIPO ǀ View

On 4 March, do not vote by default for a candidate for political reasons. Vote for the continued survival of IP. And choose the best candidate who can enhance the organisation and best serve its member states.

02/03/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. 50 years after the moon landing, protecting the space sector’s intellectual property is vital ǀ View

We have seen a shift in innovation in the space sector from previously state-owned activities to now private [...] activities, operated by the likes of SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic. As a consequence, the protection of intellectual property in the space sector is rapidly increasing.

02/08/2019

World News

Watch: European Inventor Awards honour innovators changing the future

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The ceremony at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle on Thursday saw awards given to innovators working in the fields of plastic recycling and cancer diagnostics, rechargeable battery technology, marine anti-fouling and DNA testing.

19/06/2019

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Moroccan female skater goes against the tide

A pair of skates given to then 10-year-old Douaa Elhadri as a gift from her uncle ended up changing the young Moroccan's life.

24/01/2019

France

Innovators recognised at European Inventor Award

The European Inventor Award organised by the European Patent Office celebrates inventors not just from Europe but also from the US and Canada

07/06/2018

Business Series

Apple and Nokia avoid court battle over patents

Nokia has settled its legal battle with Apple. They have made a new patent licence agreement and have also signed a fresh business deal.

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USA

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Two students at Yale University say they have developed a hangover-prevention supplement that actually works.

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Economy

Apple faces patent damages payout after losing Wisconsin case

An American jury has found that Apple used technology owned by the University of Wisconsin without permission. It could potentially lead to a damages

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USA

Samsung ordered to pay rival Apple €215 million in damages

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