The Institute of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (IITTT) at the UNWE celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Department of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer and World Intellectual Property Day
May 03, 2026 in News

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On April 27, 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00, the Institute of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (IITTT) at the UNWE celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Department of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer and World Intellectual Property Day with a large-scale program.[...]
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Intellectual property can unlock billions of euros in funding to support European innovation, according to the EUIPO report
April 22, 2026 in News

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The report, titled "IP-backed Finance in Europe", highlights the existing imbalance between Europe's significant innovation potential and the way its financial system operates. Intellectual property-intensive sectors contribute significantly to the EU's gross domestic product and employment. However, many of them continue to[...]
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Fake e-mails asking trademark proprietors to pay fees
March 26, 2026 in News

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The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria informs all interested parties of the risk of receiving fraudulent emails and letters containing requests for payment of fees. These messages do not originate from the Office, although they are presented in the emails[...]
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A new report from ECP5 on inclusivity of women and the new generation in the field of intellectual property, business and innovation.
March 20, 2026 in News

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Access to intellectual property is essential for the development of innovation, economic growth and the preservation of cultural heritage. However, it remains unevenly distributed, with women and young professionals often among the underrepresented groups in this field. This is confirmed by two[...]
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The Patent Office and WIPO organized a seminar for startups dedicated to intellectual property
February 23, 2026 in News

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On 19.02.2026 at the Sofia Hotel Balkan, the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria, together with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), held a seminar dedicated to the role of intellectual property as a valuable resource for business development. The event[...]
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Free webinar on LinkedIn on “Trademark Registration by Reimbursement of 75% of the Official Fees”
February 07, 2026 in News

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Attorney Krasimira Kadieva will lead a webinar on "Trademark Registration by Reimbursement of 75% of the Official Fees" live on LinkedIn on 17.02.2026 (Tuesday) at 11:00. You can join the webinar using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7422237639929556993/?viewAsMember=true . The webinar will discuss:– The[...]
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The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund on intellectual property protection grants will launch on 02.02.2026
January 21, 2026 in News

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The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund will open on 02.02.2026 and will offer financial support in the form of Vouchers to SMEs established in the European Union to protect their intellectual property (IP) rights. The Fund will support SMEs until 04.12.2026.[...]
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EUIPO with the highest number of applications in its history
January 20, 2026 in News

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In 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) received 327,735 new applications for registration of EU trade marks and EU designs. This is the highest number of applications for registration of industrial property objects in a single year since the Office[...]
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World recognition for Eng. Boyko Kushtilov for issued patent for invention of windows
January 20, 2026 in News

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For Eng. Boyko Kushtilov, innovation is not a modern word. He is a specialist who becomes a true example of ingenuity and talent: inventor of 30 inventions for which patents have been issued and which are becoming solutions with real value for[...]
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EUIPO and UKIPO top the ranking of most innovative intellectual property offices
January 16, 2026 in News

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In the 2026 World Trademark Review (WTR) ranking, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), together with the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), share the top spot for most innovative intellectual property offices. The ranking assesses the extent to which offices[...]
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