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China’s designer dupes entice frugal shoppers away from labels
Near-facsimiles of some of the world’s most popular fashion staples, from Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s yoga tights to Hermès International SCA’s handbags, are appearing in closets across China for a
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EU closer to rules saving children's toys from toxic chemicals
New EU-wide rules protect children have been backed by the Parliament and must now go to inter-institutional negotiations.
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First place celebrating or counterfeiting?
With the start of the Paralympic Games, the hunt for fake medals and derivative products intensifies
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Lego to replace oil in its bricks with pricier renewable plastic
Toymaker Lego said on Wednesday it was on track to replace the fossil fuels used in making its signature bricks with more expensive renewable and recycled plastic by 2032 after signing deals with p
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Innovating ability: how patents empower Paralympians
Innovation permeates every aspect of our lives, driving progress through minor enhancements all the way to groundbreaking developments in advanced technologies.
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Romania to join Unitary Patent system on 1 September 2024
Romania will join the Unitary Patent system with effect from 1 September 2024. This follows the deposit of its instrument of ratification of the UPCA on 31 May 2024.
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Apple’s Europe users will be able to delete default apps such as Safari amid EU competition
Apple will give its European customers the chance to delete some of its own default apps, including App Store, Camera, and Safari, after the tech giant came under fire from the European Commission
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Apply to the Young Inventors Prize 2025!
Nominations for the Young Inventors Prize 2025 are now open. The Young Inventors Prize recognises initiatives that use technology to address a sustainability issue.
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