31% increase in the number of goods infringing intellectual property rights seized in the European Union
January 06, 2023 in News

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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Commission have published a joint report which provides useful information to support the analysis of IPR infringements and the development of appropriate countermeasures by the relevant enforcement authorities in the Member States.[...]
DSA (Digital Services Act): new EU rules on online platforms are in force
January 06, 2023 in News

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On 16 November 2022, the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force. The main objectives of the DSA are to provide better online protection for consumers and their fundamental rights, to create a robust transparency and accountability framework for online platforms, and[...]
The new edition of the Nice classification also covers crypto goods and services
January 05, 2023 in News

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With the rise of the metaverse, the number of trademark applications seeking protection over virtual goods and NFTs is also increasing. The new revision of the Nice Classification for the purpose of trademark registration introduces changes that will provide more clarity on[...]