News
Intellectual property can unlock billions of euros in funding to support European innovation, according to the EUIPO report
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[…]
Fake e-mails asking trademark proprietors to pay fees
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[…]
A new report from ECP5 on inclusivity of women and the new generation in the field of intellectual property, business and innovation.
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[…]
The Patent Office and WIPO organized a seminar for startups dedicated to intellectual property
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[…]