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Influencers recognise risks of promoting pirated content and counterfeits, new study finds
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released ‘Influencers and IP’, the first study to examine how online creators across the European Union (EU) understand and engage with intellectual property (IP), and how this shapes what millions of young people see, access and/or buy online.
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100 Years of WIPO’s International Design System: Celebrating Iconic Designs for the Ages
The World Intellectual Property Organization today (November, 6) marked the 100th anniversary of its international design system, celebrating a century of iconic designs that combine utility and be
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Commission advances in the completion of the Common Charger initiative
Each year over 400 million external power supplies (EPS) are sold in the EU.
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Celebrating International Animation Day
It all begins with a still image. Then another. And another. Before you know it, a fish is swimming, a dragon is flying, or a robot is falling in love with another robot in a post-apocalyptic world. That’s the magic of animation—a world where pictures come to life and tell stories that can make us laugh, cry, or gasp in wonder.
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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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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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