Murano 🇮🇹 is well-known for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. The first glassmakers kept the technique secret and passed it down through generations. Delve into the story of Murano glass and how it could potentially become a protected geographical indication in the EU.

Elegance. Versatility. Fidelity. 🔊 This is Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 8, a high-fidelity modular speaker and one of the finalists of this year’s DesignEuropa Awards: youtube.com/watch?v=THhVF9…

You might have watched (and loved) these 90s TV series DYK that their titles & iconic logos are among the first trade marks registered at EU level? Trade marks help creators/producers to distinguish their creations, while opening up licensing & merchandising opportunities. #tbt

Design protection is not just for big companies. As a small business, registering your design gives you plenty of benefits – exclusivity, reputation and value are just a few. Discover more ⤵️

#otd in 1978, LEGO released their first Minifigures. The smiling yellow humanoids are an icon of the LEGO brand and one of the more than 120 EU trade marks that the company owns to date.

Snoopy, Idéfix, Snowy, Scooby, Pluto, Goofy.... we celebrate International Dog Day with some of the most famous fictional dogs registered as EU trade marks. Comic and TV series characters are protected by copyright, but they can also be EU trade marks. #InternationalDogDay

📢 We’re participating at the Dublin IP and R&D Summit!  📅4-5 Sept This two-day event is your opportunity to discuss the future of innovation and #IP strategy in the context of rapid technological advancements and evolving regulations. Register now ➡️dublinipsummit.com/event-details/…

We have launched an IP Repository for trade mark practices, legal provisions, case-law & e-learning resources of the EU IP offices. It gives you access to trade mark/design guidelines & legislations across the EU, judgments from national & EU courts, and more ⤵️

We are counting down the days for the 2024 edition of the DesignEuropa Awards 🏆! Join us from Riga on 25 September and celebrate with us some of Europe's best designs and designers. Register here to watch the ceremony live: euipo.blumm.it/event/ar/1528/…

A new spin on a classic product. 💽 This is the Transparent Turntable, a modern take on the traditional vinyl record player and a finalist in the #DesignEuropa Awards 2024: youtu.be/HoDR-wzT5Ng

A pattern mark consists exclusively of a set of elements which are repeated regularly - and it is possible to register it as an EU trade mark. To date, there are 73 pattern marks registered at EU level. Do you know any famous pattern marks? Here a few examples ⤵️

Murano 🇮🇹 is well-known for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. The first glassmakers kept the technique secret and passed it down through generations. Delve into the story of Murano glass and how it could potentially become a protected geographical indication in the EU.

Generative AI has proved to be a game-changer across industries, and it has a huge potential. Watch our webinar for an insight into the fundamentals of #GenAI, the existing solutions on the market & the opportunities it presents for IP. 🔗 euipo.europa.eu/knowledge/cour…

Learn the essentials of intellectual property and how it can support your business. Check out these IP leaflets now! Developed with the Ideas Powered for business network to empower SMEs. 🎯 For SMEs, entrepreneurs, start-ups and business advisors.

🎥 Did you know the Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world? The festival’s official name and its ‘Golden Lion’ are registered as trade marks. IP is everywhere in filmmaking, from the protection of actors’ brands to scripts. #Venezia81

#OnThisDay in 1994 the EUIPO was born, originally named the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market. Celebrate with us by exploring a timeline of key milestones in our history. And watch an extended version on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=-e-5Tv… #euipo30

Happy birthday, EUIPO! 🧡💙 This evening, our headquarters are lit up in orange and blue, our corporate colours, to mark our 30th anniversary. Here's to 30 more years protecting creativity and innovation in the EU. #euipo30

✏️ Kickstart the school year with creativity! As we head #BackToSchool, there’s no better way to inspire creativity and innovation than with our educational resources! Explore our IP in Education section on euipo.europa.eu/en/observatory…

Energy made efficient ⚡ Say hello to MyGrid’s ModuleOne, a smart plug & play home battery system and one of the finalists of the 2024 #DesignEuropa Awards. Discover the story behind the ModuleOne in this video and on our site: euipo.europa.eu/en/designs/des…