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From Black Forest Ham to Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks: The EU’s New System for the Protection of Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products

On 1 December 2025, the EU’s new legal framework for the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products (CIGIs) has become operational with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) opening the application process. Whilst EU-wide GI protection was previously available only for certain wine, spirit drinks, agricultural and food products, producers of...... Continue Reading

iptechblog.com

Dec 29, 2025

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Meta offers EU users ad-light option in push to end investigation

Facebook agrees to change "pay or consent" model after talks with European Commission.

arstechnica.com

Dec 8, 2025

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Breaking down the boom in the Nordic's startup ecosystem

On this week’s Equity, we sat down with Dennis Green-Lieber, the founder of the AI company Propane, to talk about the booming success of the Nordic ecosystem.

techcrunch.com

Nov 26, 2025

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No holidays for trademarks at risk of becoming generic

Finally, it's holiday time and I’m in the south of France on the beach! I am sunbathing in my pretty vintage bikini with a pina colada in my hand. I am hungry. I put on my cargo trousers and go buy a piadina at the snack bar right behind. I use the hotspot to send...... Continue Reading

iptechblog.com

Jul 25, 2025

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European Commission kick starts overhaul of EU telecom law

“Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip?” asks Eminem in his song “Lose Yourself”. This year might provide just one of those once-in-a-life time opportunities for EU telecom law. Many stakeholders have been calling for...... Continue Reading

iptechblog.com

Jun 16, 2025

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