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A dispute over a trademark, design or patent does not always have to end in lengthy court proceedings. Mediation offers an opportunity to reach an agreement with the assistance of an impartial mediator, while focusing on what really matters to both parties’ businesses.  

EU design protection is entering a new era. Following the final stage of the EU design reform, which became applicable on 1 July 2026, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published its first registered designs represented by video and 3D files. In simple terms: designers are no longer limited to showing their creations through a series of static images. They can now present certain designs in a way that is much closer to how users actually see and experience them.

Ever heard of "made in Córdoba" jewellery? It's been perfected over 1,000 years—but until recently, the name itself had zero legal protection. Enter geographical indications: the EU's new superpower for protecting authentic, place-based products. And the best part? There's literally money available to help you register yours!

Two weeks' worth of police raids across Spain. Fifteen-plus locations. Sixteen tonnes of fake football kits. If that sounds like the plot of a heist movie, plot twist: it's actually a masterclass in why intellectual property (IP) law is way more relevant to your life than "boring legal stuff." Here's the breakdown.