Insights

What Remains Without IP protection? The Jar, the Label and the Recipe’s Omertà

Craft food producers usually begin by focusing on the product itself: ingredients, the recipe and production methods. Product development and market entry are therefore often the priority, while producers consider intellectual property protection only later, […]

Haute Couture’s Hidden Armor: IP in the World of Fashion

Valentino Garavani, who passed away in 2026 after a lifetime shaping the world of haute couture, did more than dress actresses and aristocrats; he created a visual language that people recognize in a heartbeat.  His […]

When Geographical Protection Makes a Difference: Insights for Artisans

The Ohrid Pearls / FILEVI case before the EUIPO offers valuable lessons for artisans and professionals working with unique, traditional products. A European Union trademark application was filed including “Ohrid Pearls” for jewellery and precious […]

New Trademark Law in Albania Enters Into Force on August 16, 2025

After 17 years of being regulated under a unified legal framework alongside other industrial property rights, trademarks in Albania will now be governed by a dedicated legal instrument. On August 16, 2025, Law No. 52/2025 […]

Fake News About Fake Jerseys: Counterfeit Dilemma At The UEFA Euro 2024

As the UEFA Football Championship is now underway, football fans across Europe are buzzing with excitement. This sporting event is not just a celebration of top-tier talent and national pride but also a time when […]

How Are Political Parties (Ab)Using Intellectual Property?

In the realm of modern politics, where every move is meticulously calculated and every tactic scrutinized, the strategic employment of intellectual property (IP) has emerged as a potent tool for political parties. From catchy slogans […]

Navigating Intellectual Property Concerns: A Concise Guide For Startups

Crafting and nurturing a startup demands an intricate blend of creativity, determination, and an astute grasp of the unique challenges woven into its specific ecosystem. This encompassing care for a startup spans a gamut of […]

Unitary Patent Effective In Slovenia From June 1, 2023 – What EP Holders Should Think About?

After the ratification procedures by participating EU member states, the unitary patent (UP) system will be effective in Slovenia from June 1, 2023 (effective date). The UP is a type of patent that provides protection […]

Parallel Import In Montenegro

The substantial amendments of the new Montenegrin Law on Amendments of the Law on Trademarks, which entered into force on January 18, 2023 (read more here) did not affect the provision on the exhaustion of […]

Trademark Protection In The Metaverse

The emergence of new technologies, such as Blockchain, and the phenomenon of NFTs and the Metaverse, raises questions of protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in a new, virtual environment. Special emphasis is put […]