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EUIPO and OECD publish a report on counterfeit and pirated trade
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have unveiled the results of their study
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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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IFPI looks at a decade of digital transformation in the music industry
IFPI data shows that music industry revenue has doubled to US$29.6 billion since 2014, with streaming now accounting for 69 per cent globally.
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Meet the winners of the World IP Day 2025 Youth Vide Competition
In early 2025, we called on people around the world to submit a 60 to 90-second video that showcases how an inventor, creator, entrepreneur, or local community near you is making a difference with
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IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP
Music permeates every sector, and IP fosters the presence of music beyond its own realm.
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European Inventor Network
The European Inventor Network aims to awaken a lifelong passion for innovation and creativity among younger generations.
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Safety Gate: Cosmetic products are the most dangerous non-food goods in the EU
The European Commission has unveiled its annual report on Safety Gate, the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food p
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Watermarks for images generated by GPT-4o
ChatGPT developer OpenAI is experimenting with a new feature that adds a watermark to images created with the company’s image generator in GPT-4o.
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Nosferatu: the copyright-infringing masterpiece that ruined a film studio
We often find ourselves inspired by our favorite fictional characters and stories, leading us to imitate or reimagine its elements which we then include into our own creations.