European Union: Intellectual Property

In the food industry, it’s not uncommon for product packaging design to be similar between brand owners. At what point does the similarity of packaging lead to trademark infringement, and what can trademark holders do to prevent copycat packaging and market confusion? Mariëlle Hoffer provides some guidance.

The EU General Court has issued a significant ruling regarding Crocs' design rights, examining the validity and scope of protection for the iconic footwear design. This case explores the boundaries of design protection in the European Union and raises important questions about what elements of a product design can be legally protected.

Novagraaf presents a comprehensive webinar exploring the intersection of sports and counterfeiting, examining how intellectual property rights are challenged in the athletic industry. The session will address key legal strategies and enforcement mechanisms to combat counterfeit sports merchandise and protect brand integrity in this lucrative sector.

Novagraaf positions itself as a comprehensive partner for intellectual property strategy, protection, and defense. The firm offers expert guidance through monthly newsletters, webinars, and exclusive content to help clients navigate the complexities of IP management and enforcement.

SANDISK, a global leader in data storage technology, sought to improve the efficiency and consistency of its international patent translation and filing processes.

On 16 April 2026, the European Commission adopted a revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (the "Revised TTBER") and Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty...

Dans son arrêt du 22 avril 2026 (T-228/25), le Tribunal de l’Union européenne (TUE) confirme la nullité de son modèle faute de caractère individuel.

A trademark application is the formal legal process to register and protect your brand name, logo, or slogan with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Filing establishes exclusive rights to use your mark in commerce and provides federal legal protection against unauthorized use by competitors.

In the food industry, it’s not uncommon for product packaging design to be similar between brand owners. At what point does the similarity of packaging lead to trademark infringement, and what can trademark holders do to prevent copycat packaging and market confusion? Mariëlle Hoffer provides some guidance.

Market data from providers requiring confidentiality qualifies as confidential information under R. 262.2, R. 262A.1 RoP and Art. 58 UPCA, extending beyond trade secrets per Art. 39(2) TRIPS

Germany's Federal Cabinet has approved a draft bill modernizing the country's product liability framework for the first time since 1989, expanding liability to cover software and AI systems while introducing new evidentiary rules that shift the burden of proof toward manufacturers. The reform extends potential liability to a broader range of economic operators, including online marketplace providers and fulfillment service providers, while establishing extensive disclosure obligations for defendants in prod

Patents are of pivotal importance for protecting innovations throughout the quantum industry. When it comes to technology, three areas stand out as particularly significant. Quantum computing encompasses the development of hardware, software, and algorithms that harness quantum mechanical phenomena to perform calculations beyond the reach of classical computers. Quantum communication covers technologies that use quantum principles, most notably quantum key distribution to transmit information with a level of security that classical encryption cannot match.