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European Union seizes 112 million counterfeit items worth €3.8 billion in 2024

In 2024, authorities across the European Union seized over 112 million counterfeit items, with an estimated retail value of €3.8 billion.
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Taylor Swift trademark strategy: a model for artist IP protection

As Taylor Swift announces her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, all that goes into it behind the scenes showcases her ability to blend creative vision with strategic IP ma
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Labubu underground

Fake Labubus, also known as Lafufus, are flooding the hidden market.
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Music merchandise: the new key to branding for musicians

From Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour to Rihanna’s billion-dollar Fenty empire, discover how top musicians leverage merchandising to generate income that often exceeds s
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ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus says he is writing a musical with AI

"It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame," he said during a talk at SXSW London.
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What's on your table?

Authorities seized counterfeit food products worth € 91 million in a single EU-wide operationWines and spirits face one of the highest counterfeiting rates compared to other products,
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Young Inventors Prize 2025: Meet the Tomorrow Shapers

The European Patent Office (EPO) has unveiled ten innovators — the Tomorrow Shapers — for the 2025 Young Inventors Prize.
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New rules for safer toys in the EU

The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the new toy safety rules, following the Commission's proposal for a Regulatio
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Bahrain wins top prize at Venice Architecture Biennale with a pavilion tackling extreme heat

 Titled "Heatwave", the Bahrain Pavilion's award-winning project addresses the issue of extreme heat by suspending a cooling ceiling over public seating.
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