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Over 59 million tonnes of food waste are generated in the EU each year, representing an estimated loss of €132 billion.

The Commission is taking action to tackle risks stemming from low-value imports sold via non-EU online retailers and marketplaces hosting non-EU traders.

The Paris Olympic medals haven't aged well for some athletes, leading to apologies, blame-shifting, and several reputations at stake...

The system is the brainchild of SportIQ, a Finnish startup that develops smart basketballs. Inside each ball’s valve, SportIQ embeds a sensor that tracks a player’s shots. Data is first extracted on their form, position, angle, power, and technique. Next, the information is fed to a mobile app for AI analysis. Players then receive direct feedback and advice.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is collaborating with Europol and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to raise awareness about the dangers of fake medicines and the importan

Marc García-Durán Huet, founder of Underwater Gardens, is pioneering efforts in marine conservation through innovative designs that

The WIPO Global Awards 2025 competition opened today with a call for applications from startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and university spinouts that use 

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) have unveiled the results of their study, “Intellectual Property Rights and Firm Performance in the European Union.” The research highlights how intellectual property rights (IPRs) —including trade marks, designs and patents— drive business success, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Every year, January 1 marks a new crop of artists and artworks entering the public domain, a holiday affectionately known to some as Public Domain Day.