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Adidas blocks personalized German jerseys over Nazi symbolism
Adidas AG is preventing people from buying personalized German football uniforms after concerns emerged that the design of the number 44 resembles a symbol used by Nazi-era SS units.
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Denuvo introduces new watermarking tech to help developers trace leaks
Security software company Denuvo has introduced new watermarking tech designed to identify leakers.
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Mbappé better than Messi and Ronaldo... in number of EU trademarks
Mbappé owns seven EU trademarks, including his famous cross-armed pose, in comparison to six apiece for Messi and Ronaldo.
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The rise of dupe culture: This app scours the internet for fancy furniture knockoffs
Dupe, a new app created by veteran entrepreneur Bobby Ghoshal, is already being hyped by some big names in tech.
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European Council adopts new regulation on geographical indications for agricultural products, wines and spirit drinks
On the 26 March 2024, the European Council adopted the regulation on geographical indications (GIs) for agricultural products, wines, and spirit drinks.
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Amazon invested $1.2 bn, hired 15,000 people in 2023 to tackle counterfeit
Online marketplace Amazon invested more than $1.2 billion and hired about 15,000 experts in 2023 to protect the brand, its sellers, and customers from fraud and counterfeit, according to the Amazon
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Sofia Fashion Week hosts ‘Fight Fake’ show to combat counterfeiting
Sofia Fashion Week became the stage for a significant discussion on counterfeiting within the fashion industry on 29 March, through the 'Fight Fake' fashion show.
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Innovation in digital and clean-energy technologies boosts demand for patents in Europe in 2023
The EPO’s Patent Index 2023, published today, shows that innovation remained robust, with companies and inventors filing a record number of European patent applications last year.
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Commission recommends actions to combat counterfeiting and better protect intellectual property rights
The Commission has adopted a Recom
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