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This June, ECTA heads to Berlin under the theme ‘Bears on the Loose’ to explore the evolving IP landscape in a purposefully playful and engaging spirit. We hope to see you there!

Register for our 17 June webinar to discover how to effectively protect your brands and consumers from online scams on social media platforms and e-commerce sites.

The '2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy' by the US Trade Representative (USTR) reveals some positive developments in anti-counterfeiting by e-marketplaces but an alarming rise in the sale of counterfeit medicines by illegal online pharmacies.

In today’s global marketplace, protecting your brand across borders is more complex than ever, especially when it comes to opposition, cancellation and board procedures. By leveraging local expertise and cutting-edge technology, you can power your global brand protection strategy.

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) establishes the first-ever horizontal regulatory framework dedicated to AI within the European Union. Catherine Caspar outlines the purpose and parameters of the ambitious regulation.

Intellectual property (IP) permeates our entire social construct, including politics. In this white paper, we explore the tension between IP and political campaigns.

Discover what conscious acquiescence is and how it may impact your ability to enforce your rights against any younger trademark registrations you have tolerated.

After almost 10 years of discussion, the reform of design law in the EU finally came into force on 8 December 2024. While this reform does not call into question the fundamental principles of EU design protection, it does introduce a number of important structural, process and material changes as we outline in this guide.

The European Patent Office (EPO) published its second study on innovation in cancer technologies in February, revealing that Europe leads the way in oncology startups but lags behind the United States and China in cancer innovation. Nadège Lagneau explores the key findings, including the central role played by public research in European oncology innovation. 

In January 2025, the French Football Federation (FFF) successfully opposed an EU trademark depicting a highly stylised rooster similar to its distinctive logo. Florence Chapin examines the EUIPO rooster trademark opposition decision, the EU General Court's ruling and the implications for holders of figurative marks.

The recent dispute over the Chanel N°5 trademark raises the question of whether you can register a number as a trademark in the EU. Clarisse Merdy provides some helpful guidance on numeric trademarks and figurative trademark rights.

The EU patent system has changed! We explain how to select the optimal European patent protection strategy for your market needs, budget and business objectives.