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Protecting Your IP When Every Meeting Is Recorded
As AI powered meeting tools become increasingly common, businesses are beginning to rely on AI agents to record, transcribe, and summarise discussions.
2025 ranking of patent applicants
INPI unveils its "2025 ranking of patent applicants"
China and Austria Extend PPH Pilot Program
According to a joint decision by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Austrian Patent Office (ÖPA), the China–Austria Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program will be extended for another five years, from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031.
The Hellenic Copyright Organization in Patras IQ 2026
The Hellenic Copyright Organization successfully participated in the 9th Innovation & Technology Transfer Exhibition – Patras IQ 2026, which took place on 27, 28 February and 1 March 2026 at the Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras. The exhibition, established in 2012, has become a leading institution for promoting research, innovation and the connection between academia, entrepreneurship and society.
EUIPO supports major Europe-wide action against counterfeit medicines
EUR 32 million worth of fake medicines and illicit doping substances have been seized across Europe in Operation SHIELD VI, a major operation led by Europol with the support of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), alongside other international partners.
New international search options now available
Patent applicants can now choose the European Patent Office (EPO) or Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) for international search and examination.
Scientific Event at Panteion University
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the “Sakis Karagiorgas” Auditorium of Panteion University, a scientific event will be held on the topic “Intellectual Property in the Digital Age”, within the framework of the MoC between Panteion University and the Hellenic Copyright Organization.
Signing of a Memorandum of Educational Cooperation between the Hellenic Copyright Organization and the University of Nicosia
On 11 February 2026, the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) and the University of Nicosia signed a Memorandum of Educational Cooperation aimed at promoting knowledge, research, and public awareness in the field of intellectual property.
"Building a Ladder from Ideas to Startups and Economic Growth!“
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MOIP Steps Up Enforcement Against Counterfeits of Everyday Consumer Products
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2026 SME fund: Q&A to know before you apply
The SME Fund is a practical EU grant scheme that helps small and medium-sized enterprises reduce the cost of protecting their intellectual property - their trademarks, designs, patents, and even plant varieties - through a simple voucher-based reimbursement model. It also helps SMEs to create an IP strategy with the IP scan service.
Intellectual Property for all: The critical importance of IP rights to SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99.8% of all businesses in the European Union (EU) and intellectual property (IP) is central to their commercial success and also to the overall competitiveness of the EU. Whether you are launching a new product, opening a fashion boutique featuring local brands, or building a tech start-up, IP rights (IPRs) can make a difference as a strategic asset which can help you unlock new opportunities and safeguard the value of your ingenuity. Protecting intangible assets – including for example your name, logo, products, services, and creative outputs – is essential to positioning your business for long-term success.
New EU System for Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products – important reminder for applicants
As of 1 December 2025, the Office has assumed competence for registering applications for the new intellectual property right covering Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products (CIGIs). By 2 December 2026, all existing national protection systems will be phased out and replaced by the new EU system.
Pro Bono Legal Support for SMEs: Call for Design Rights Experts as demand grows
The EUIPO Pro Bono Programme continues to expand, confirming the importance of early-stage IP support for European SMEs, particularly microenterprises, without professional representation.
IceWind Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine
IceWind, an Iceland-based company, has developed small, vertical-axis wind turbines capable of powering remote infrastructure, an innovative technology that relies on a unique design. The firm is pursuing an ambitious goal: to replace diesel generators and equip telecom towers, thus facilitating the transition to a greener society.
MEDIA RELEASE Nauru Medical Centre continues to improve services as local doctor promoted_11Feb2026
The Nauru Medical Centre (NMC) continues to increase and improve services across all locations as the government prioritises national health and wellbeing.
140 Years of Korea-France Friendship Fuels IP Cooperation for Greater Innovation in the AI Era
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) announced that, on Thursday, Feb. 5, it held a high-level meeting with the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) at the Embassy of France in Seoul, Republic of Korea, to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France.
K-IP Diplomacy Expands into Qatar, Elevating ROK’s Reputation in the Middle East
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) announced that the Contract for the Establishment of a National Intellectual Property Strategic Plan was signed between MOIP and Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) on December 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar.
Trademark Police Busts Counterfeit Ring Targeting Foreign Tourists
Amid the recent surge in foreign tourists to the Republic of Korea driven by the "Hallyu" (Korean Wave) boom, the Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister KIM Yong-sun, launched a major crackdown on counterfeit sales hubs targeting international visitors.
High Court Backs Aristocrat: What This Decision Means for Software Patents in Australia
It has now been a week since the High Court of Australia (HCA) handed down a decision effectively finding that Aristocrat’s new game in an otherwise “generic” electronic gaming machine (EGM), or poker machine, is patentable.
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Principle of trademark protection:Principle of trademark protection;
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Classification system of goods and services:Nice Classification; multi-class application is available;
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Requirements for trademark use:The applicant shall provide evidence showing use of the trademark on the designated goods/services. Evidence of use for goods includes but not limited to: product photos printed with trademarks, product packaging, product labels, exhibition pictures, brochures, sales contracts and other purchase documents and information; but advertisements or media reports cannot be used as evidence of effective use. Evidence for services includes but not limited to: the brochures printed with trademarks, web page introductions, contracts for provision of services and other documents.
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An application for trademark registration shall be filed before the U.S. Intellectual Property Office (USTPO), and there must be a basis for filing application in the United States. There are mainly three types:(1)"Intended Use": This basis applies to cases where the trademark has not been used in the United States at the time of filing the application for registration. Based on "intention to use" to file an application for trademark registration, the application can be submitted directly without providing evidence of trademark use. However, when the official passes the trademark examination, an official notice will be issued requesting the applicant to submit evidence of use and the time of first use in the world and the United States in order to obtain a trademark registration certificate. If the trademark has not been used before it is approved for registration, the applicant may postpone the submission of the statement of use for a period of 6 months at a time, for a total of 5 times. If the use evidence cannot be provided in the end, the trademark will be invalid.
(2)"Actual Use": This basis is applicable to the case where the trademark was already used in the United States when the application for registration was submitted. When filing an application for trademark registration on the basis of "already used", evidence of the use of the trademark in the United States and the earliest date of use shall be provided.
(3)"Registration in Other Countries": This basis is used when an application for registration of the same trademark has been submitted in the origin country and the applicant cannot provide mark use evidence in the United States for a short period of time. Application information (including designated goods/services) in the US application should be consistent with those in the application of origin country, and a copy of registration certificate in the origin country should be provided.
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