European Union: Intellectual Property

A trademark image is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Logos, icons, stylised lettering, and pictograms are all examples of visual marks that communicate brand identity and help consumers recognise your products or services.

Finally, the CJEU published its long-awaited judgment in the joint cases MIO & Konektra. A utilitarian object is protected by copyright if it expresses free and creative choices and reflects the author's personality.

Today, an organization's intangible assets can be worth considerably more than its cash, liquid financial holdings, equipment and real estate.

Holger Gensmantel, Head of Trademarks, shares how Questel supports the brand defense strategy at Carl Zeiss AG, and the benefits of integrating online brand protection with advanced trademark search tools.

Counterfeiting is not an abstract threat for brands like Louis Vuitton. It is an everyday reality. LV's signature monogram and its iconic brown-and-gold palette are among the most copied visual identities in the world. Protecting them is not optional, it is existential. But as LV's enforcement record grows, so does a more complicated question: where does protection end and overclaiming begin?

Undertaking a project to alter the records of registered intellectual property (IP) can be a complex and time-consuming process. Although seeking the assistance of an IP expert is the most reliable way to ensure that this process is conducted with utmost accuracy, this article outlines the main documents required for IP recordals.

Italy is implementing significant amendments to its Cultural Heritage Law that will take effect in April 2026, fundamentally reshaping the export certificate regime for artworks. These changes include raising value thresholds, extending validity periods, and introducing new protections for foreign artists' works, all designed to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining cultural heritage safeguards.

Choosing a licensing jurisdiction is a vital step for online gaming operators.

The white flag has finally been raised on Ireland's new regulatory regime with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) this week announcing that from Monday 9 February 2026...

In today’s innovation-driven economy, intellectual property is one of the most valuable corporate assets. For companies in technology, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing, intangible assets—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—often represent a significant portion of enterprise value.

Article 15 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants users the right to access their data: this broadly requires that the data subject has the right to know whether...

Today, an organization's intangible assets can be worth considerably more than its cash, liquid financial holdings, equipment and real estate.