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IP Join games at Familotlon 2024!

On the 8th of June from 10:00 to 16:00 IP Join will participate in the big summer event Familotlon 2024 at the big meadow of the South Park in Sofia! 
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Environmental labelling: is the PEF method a fast-fashion decoy?

An organic cotton t-shirt rated lower than a conventional t-shirt. Natural materials, such as wool, penalised in the results...
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The Ugly Business of Counterfeit Make-Up

Once confined to dodgy street markets, the rise in social media shopping has seen an explosion in the sale of counterfeit cosmetics – and the proliferation of these beauty knockoffs has raised a li
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New impetus in the fight against scams targeting IP right owners

On 16 May 2024, the EUIPO hosted the 9th Anti-Scam Network meeting in a hybrid format.
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From Madonna to Taylor Swift: The rise of the celebrity trademark

A growing number of public figures want to protect and capitalise upon their identity by filing for trademarks. Some requests are more surprising than others.
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Unveiling excellence: European Inventor Award 2024 finalists revealed

The European Patent Office (EPO) is proud to unveil
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Trade secrets: Vital intellectual property assets

Trade secrets are the hidden gems of the business world. They encompass a wide range of confidential information, from secret formulas and processes to customer lists and marketing strategies.
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eBay unveils 'resell on eBay' feature

With resale now a major feature of the online fashion shopping experience, eBay is launching what it says is a “pioneering feature to transform the way consumers can resell their pre-loved fashion
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Swift and Beyonce show the lucrative pop-fashion liaison

The return of mega-concerts since the Covid-19 pandemic, with Beyonce and Taylor Swift leading the way, has highlighted the lucrative links between fashion brands and pop stars.
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