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Join the European Tourism Day 2023

Join the full-day event organised by the European Commission on 5 May, featuring an orientation debate to discuss the resilience of the ecosystem and three roundtables, each focusing on different important aspects.

 
Sphere Fluidics begins work with partners on 3DSecret program to investigate mechanisms of metastasis in cancer (News-Medical.net)

Sphere Fluidics, a company developing single-cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, today announced its involvement in 3DSecret, a four-year research project funded through the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Pathfinder Open 2022, established under Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding program for research and innovation.

 
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Trademark Infringement Case in India: Burger King

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Burger King Corporation, a multinational fast-food chain, in a trade mark dispute with a local Indian company named R.K. Overseas. R.K. Overseas had challenged the validity of Burger King's trade mark registration in India on the grounds that the mark was similar to its own registered trade mark, "Burger Singh."

 
World Intellectual Property Day 2023 Celebrates Women and IP

Every year on 26 April, the World Intellectual Property Day is observed globally to highlight the role IP rights play in stimulating innovation and creativity. This year's theme is "Women and IP" to celebrate all talented women around the world and promote the development of more inclusive and diverse IP ecosystems that accelerate innovation, creativity, and business growth for the benefit of all.

 
UniBo - invisible code to promote plastic recycling (Agencia Italia | Italy)

The awarded project is called PRESTO: it will be an invisible marker for plastic products, designed to encourage recycling and increase the value of plastic after its first use, thus decreasing pollution. Mentoring and coaching will be offered as part of the European Innovation Council's (EIC) Women Leadership programme, as well as networking opportunities across the European Union.

 
EUIPO Announces New Examination Guidelines for EUTM and RCD

The 2023 edition of the examination guidelines for EU trade marks (EUTMs) and registered Community designs (RCDs) came into effect on 31 March 2023. This new version highlights the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) methodology for classifying non-fungible tokens (NFTs), virtual products, and virtual services. Updates have also been made to chapters on geographical indications (GIs) and traditional speciality guaranteed (TSGs). Additionally, the concept of "well-known facts" has been amended in the revised guidelines.

 
World Intellectual Property Day 2023 Celebrates Women and IP

Every year on 26 April, the World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is observed globally to highlight the role IP rights play in stimulating innovation and creativity. This year's theme is "Women and IP" to celebrate all talented women around the world and promote the development of more inclusive and diverse IP ecosystems that accelerate innovation, creativity, and business growth for the benefit of all.