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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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More than ‘just’ IP: The role and advantages of GIs for agricultural products

When you are grocery shopping and see products carrying names like Mozzarella di Bufala Campana,
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Celebrating 30 years of protection in trade marks

2024 marks a significant milestone in the intellectual property landscape as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM), initially known as the Community Trade Mark
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Heinz's Incredible Marketing Strategy to Fight Fraud

Heinz's brilliant new marketing strategy, called the ‘Label of Truth’, not only brings transparency to product labeling but also takes on the infamous "ketchup fraud" phenomenon head-on.
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Parliament backs tighter EU rules for toy safety

European Parliament approved its position on revamped EU rules on toy safety with 603 votes in favour, 5 against and 15 abstentions.
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Investors push Zara owner Inditex to publish full supply chain

Investors want Zara owner Inditex to follow rivals H&M and Primark in making its full list of suppliers public so they can better assess any supply chain risks.
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World Consumer Rights Day - 15 March

World Consumer Rights Day, celebrated on March 15 every year, is a global event that aims to raise awareness about consumer rights and needs.
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