EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office

🎨 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Are you ready to shape the future of design? Applications are 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 until 𝟮𝟴 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: https://lnkd.in/eKgeQi_y Ready to make your mark on Europe’s design stage? The DesignEuropa Awards 2025 are calling for innovative, impactful designs from the brightest minds and most creative companies in the industry. This is your moment to shine! Showcase your creativity, make an impact, and earn global recognition for your work. Whether you're an established brand, a budding creator or a young designer with a bold vision, the DesignEuropa Awards are your platform to shine! Which award suits you best? ✨ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 & 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – Showcasing innovative startups and small businesses with fresh perspectives. Apply here:  https://lnkd.in/d9H3SXww ✨ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – Honoring large and medium-sized companies shaping the future of design. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d9H3SXww ✨ 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – Are you a designer under 30 with bold, breakthrough ideas? This category is for you! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dYCJDvzA ✨ 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – Celebrating lifelong contributions to the design industry. Nominate here:  https://lnkd.in/djVcymaN Don’t miss this opportunity to join the ranks of past winners like Giorgetto Giugiaro (https://lnkd.in/dXUMdwpE) and top companies like Smeg Group and Philips!  Apply now and let your creativity speak to the world! #DesignEuropa2025 #FutureOfDesign #YoungDesigners #Innovation

𝟗𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝟕𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 🚗🚌 VW is in celebration mood as some of its most iconic vehicles turn 90 and 75 since thet rolled off the assembly line and became a piece of German (and world) history. 🎂 From its original design to the latest models, the Beetle and the VW Transporter has always been a trailblazer in automotive engineering. ✨ Its design, 3D shape and name are protected (thanks to EUTMs and EU Designs), ensuring that its unique look and reputation remain a Volkswagen original. 🇪🇺 A legacy of smart intellectual property protection. 🔒 Here's to more years of driving forward with style and safeguarding innovation! 🚀 #VWTransporter #75Years #VWAnniversary #IntellectualProperty #Trademark #AutomotiveIcon #InnovationInMotion

Geographical Indications (GIs) are more than just intellectual property rights— they stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation, preserving cultural heritage while fostering economic and creative progress. Contributing €75 billion annually to the European economy and accounting for over 15% of EU food and drink exports, their significance cannot be overstated.   This week, in cooperation with the European Commission, we had the honour of hosting the Geographical Indications Conference 2025: “Safeguarding Our Heritage, Cultivating Our Future”. With over 2000 participants joining in person and online, this was the largest event we have ever hosted in Alicante—a clear reflection of the growing significance and impact of GIs.   I was truly impressed by the quality of discussions and the depth of expertise gathered over these two days. I was especially struck by the contributions of GI producers and manufacturers—both in agricultural GIs and craft and industrial GIs—whose participation in the exhibitions alongside the conference was an integral part of its success. This brought the discussions to life, showcasing the real-world impact of GIs.   Collaboration and dialogue are essential, and it is through the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices that we can build a stronger, more harmonised GI framework that benefits both producers and consumers across the EU. As Marion Walsmann, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Legal Affairs in the European Parliament and former rapporteur on CIGIs, aptly said in her keynote speech: “Nobody knows everything, but everybody knows something.” Events like these ones are excellent occasions to share ideas and perspectives and chart a path forward in this important area.   As we prepare to open applications on 1 December as part of our new competence in Craft and Industrial GIs, we remain fully committed to continued dialogue and cooperation with all relevant stakeholders to shape the future of GIs together.   A heartfelt thank you to: ▪️ Christophe Hansen, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, European Commission ▪️ Marion Walsmann, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Legal Affairs, European Parliament, and former rapporteur on CIGIs ▪️ Monika Krzepkowska, Ambassador of Poland in Spain and representative of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU ▪️ Martine Pinville, Alternate in the Committee of Regions and former rapporteur on CIGIs ▪️ Kerstin Jorna, Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission   I am also deeply grateful to all the panel leaders, speakers, and participants, as well as the many GI producers and manufacturers who shared their expertise and insights. A special thanks to everyone behind the scenes whose hard work and dedication made this conference possible. Your dedication and collaboration are what drive the GI system forward. #GeographicalIndications #GIs #IP #Sustainability #LocalHeritage #Innovation #EUTrade

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡? Fake medicines aren’t just a danger to your health…They’re a lifeline for organised crime, fuelling networks that profit from human suffering. Every counterfeit pill, vial, or injection strengthens these criminal enterprises while exploiting the vulnerable. 💊 Someone looking for quick weight loss buys fake diet pills online, unaware they’re laced with dangerous chemicals that could cause heart failure. 💉 A patient struggling to afford life-saving cancer treatment turns to unregulated online pharmacies, only to receive a fake drug that does nothing to stop the spread of their disease. 👶 A parent buys what they think is cough syrup for their baby, only to discover it contains toxic ingredients that could cause severe harm. These aren’t just individual tragedies. They’re part of a much bigger problem. Behind every fake medicine lies a criminal network exploiting desperation, undermining trust in healthcare, and putting all of us at risk. This is why the EUIPO, alongside Europol’s Operation SHIELD and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), is fighting back. Fake medicines are made by real criminals. Stay alert, stay safe, and help us expose these networks 🛡️. Together, we can protect lives and dismantle organised crime. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dh9QMi4X #OrganisedCrime #FakeMedicines #HealthCrisis #PublicSafety #EUvsFakeMedicines

Bringing together experts, producers, and policymakers, the “𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚” conference highlighted the crucial role of geographical indications in protecting heritage and fostering sustainability. Thank you to everyone who joined us and the European Commission in Alicante and online. Together, let’s continue supporting our shared heritage and building a sustainable future. #GeographicalIndications #EUQuality #IntellectualProperty #GIConference

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬? On this day in 1980, the Rubik’s Cube made its international debut. The Rubik’s cube was invented by a Hungarian professor. Ernő Rubik wanted to create a teaching tool. He ended up creating one of the most famous toys in the world. Find here 5 curiosities about it (and about IP) 🧙♂️ The cube was originally known as the ‘Magic Cube’. It was an almost instant success worldwide and it became part of the 80s popular culture. 💡 Rubik applied for a patent on the puzzle for the first time in 1975. Following the expiration of Rubik's patent in 2000, many brands of cubes appeared, especially from Chinese companies. 💵 It was reported that 'Spin Master' paid around 50 million euro to buy the Rubik's Cube brand. ⚖️ 'Spin Master' owns 17 EU trade marks and 3 Community Designs related to the cube. Among them: its name and shape and many variations of the cube itself. It was registered as an 3D EU trade mark in 1998 for the first time and there has been many discussions ad Court rulings concerning the cube, its shape and if it is (or not) sufficient to grant it trade mark protection - check the case on Esearch Case Law 📜 The Rubik’s Cube is intimately linked to mathematics, group theory, spatial transformation, geometry and pattern recognition. “A symbol of the path from chaos to order”, according to Erno Rubik himself. PS: Happy birthday, Mr Rubik! (born 13 July 1944) #rubikscube #ernorubik #intellectualproperty #trademarks #onthisday #rubikday

𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? Join us on February 4th for a comprehensive webinar on the EU design legislative reform. This long-awaited update modernises two decades of design law to address challenges posed by the virtual world and harmonises national and EU-level provisions. Discover how the new rules, effective from May 2025, will impact design protection and what to expect from the secondary legislation coming into force in July 2026. With practical examples and expert insights, this webinar is designed for designers, IP professionals, and students passionate about design law. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the future of design protection in the EU. Register here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dGGQTp2f #DesignLaw #Webinar #IntellectualProperty

#𝗢𝗻𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 ‘𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀’, a move that soon became the company's trademark. When the EUIPO was established, Lego's bricks were among the first 3D trade marks registered. Here are 7 interesting facts about Lego and IP: 🧱 Lego bricks and Minifigures were some of the first 3D trade marks registered at the EU level in 1996. 🇩🇰 Lego originated in a Danish carpentry workshop. Creator Ole Kirk Christiansen made miniature versions to show clients before completing full constructions. 🔡 The name Lego comes from the Danish phrase "leg godt", meaning "play well" (and also interpreted as "I put together" in Latin). 🎨 Over 50 designs were rejected before settling on the Minifigure design—originally all male. Two months later, the first female Minifigure was introduced. 🧙♂️ Lego has licensing agreements with major franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Spider-Man, ensuring their products closely resemble original characters. 🎬 Lego’s IP strategy extends to movies, video games, theme parks, and a wide licensing portfolio—including clothing, bedding, books, and more. ™️ Today, Lego owns over 120 EU Trade Marks. #Lego #Minifigures #LegoBricks #IntellectualProperty #IPStrategy #Legoday

Official statistics for 2024 are out and it is confirmed that following the initial recovery of trademark and design applications in 2023, the positive trend has consolidated in 2024, with more than 303,000 European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) and Registered Community Design (RCD) applications filled at the EUIPO. Discover more insights and details in the full article here.

How much IP is hidden in your favorite wine? 🍷 From iconic bottle shapes to the secrets of vineyard innovations, intellectual property plays a surprising role in every sip. Curious about how trade marks, GIs, and other IP rights protect wine’s quality and heritage? Discover more in this fascinating editorial by Eleonora Rosati: https://lnkd.in/daE9_Q7i #IntellectualProperty #GeographicalIndications #Innovation