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The EUIPO has launched pre-assessment services in its EUTM Easy Filing form—a major step forward for making the EU trade mark system more user-friendly and reliable. This update supports the Office’s 2030 Strategic Plan, aiming to boost the quality and value of IP services across the board.

The EU is stepping up its game against counterfeits, piracy, and other IP crimes. Under the newly announced 2026–2029 EMPACT priorities, intellectual property violations will officially be treated as a major internal security threat — meaning businesses, creators, and legal teams should take notice.

Fake designer bags? We’ve heard of them. But fake parmesan or whiskey? That’s the alarming new trend behind the EU’s new campaign, “What’s on your table?”. Launched by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), this campaign calls out the threat of counterfeit food and drinks across Europe, putting both your health and your wallet at risk.

Fake invoices. Phishing emails. Official-looking documents that aren’t so official. A new report from Europol and the EUIPO reveals that IP rightsholders across Europe are being targeted more than ever by increasingly sophisticated fraudsters. Here’s what’s going on—and how to protect yourself.