15 Jan 2016
How to register a trademark in Spain: Complete guide 2026
Everything you need to know about the trademark registration process at the OEPM, from the prior-rights search to obtaining the certificate.
12 Jan 2026
Patent protection in the European Union
We analyse the different routes for protecting your inventions at European level: national patent, European patent and unitary patent.
15 Oct 2026
Alicante brings together EU trademark and design specialists
The 19th EU Trade Mark Court Conference will take place on 12 and 13 November 2026 in Alicante, to analyse judicial developments and the protection of business trademarks.
01/08/2026
Public holidays in China and South Korea and industrial property deadline management
The holiday calendars of other countries can affect the management of an international trademark or patent. In 2026, China has the Mid-Autumn Festival from 25 to 27 September and the National Day holiday from 1 to 7 October. In South Korea, Chuseok brings holidays concentrated at the end of September. It is advisable to prepare instructions before those periods.
15/09/2026
The IKEA case and the limits of political use of a trademark with a reputation
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on the use of IKEA trademarks in a Belgian political campaign. The judgment of 8 September 2026, case C-298/23, examines how freedom of expression and the rights of the owner of a trademark with a reputation should be balanced when a third party uses its communicative power without consent.
01/07/2026
TRIONDA and the protection of the 2026 World Cup ball design
The TRIONDA ball of the 2026 World Cup shows how a sports product can combine technology, design and brand. Its four-panel structure has given rise to a dispute over the validity of an Adidas design before the EUIPO. What makes the case interesting is distinguishing the protected appearance from the technical solutions that make it possible to manufacture and use the product.
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