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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

CJEU’s AG on EU designs: Designs do not require originality, and fashion trends do not limit the freedom of the designer

Hogan Lovells on 8/1/2025

In one of the rare design cases before the CJEU, Advocate General Emiliou recently had the opportunity to clarify some fundamental requirements of protection for EU designs (Case C-323/24, Deity Shoes v Mundorama Confort and...more

EU Releases General-Purpose AI Code of Practice

Baker Botts L.L.P. on 7/14/2025

On July 10, 2025, the EU published its Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models, a comprehensive, though not exhaustive, framework designed to guide Artificial Intelligence ("AI") providers in complying with the...more

EC Launches Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to Support Innovative Companies

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. on 2/3/2025

The European Commission (EC) announced on January 29, 2025, that it launched a Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support companies — particularly start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) — in bringing...more

Faster, greener and more digital: The EU Commission's IP strategy as a focal point for trends in antitrust law

Hogan Lovells on 12/11/2020

On November 25, 2020, the EU Commission adopted an action plan for intellectual property to promote recovery and resilience in the EU – its plan for a new IP strategy. The focus is not only on the protection of, but the...more

Bye-bye, automatic injunction? German Ministry of Justice publishes second draft of Patent Act reform

Hogan Lovells on 9/8/2020

The German Ministry of Justice just published its second draft for a reform of the German Patent Act. The new draft still contains the suggestion for a limitation of the so far "automatic" injunction in cases of a patent...more

4 Tips to Protect Textile Innovations

Womble Bond Dickinson on 4/19/2017

Is innovation a key component of your business plan? Will you distinguish yourself with unique product offerings? Whether protecting our men and women in uniform, advancing the treatment of medical conditions, or adding to a...more

Brexit – Standards and Innovation: What’s Ahead?

Foley & Lardner LLP on 8/16/2016

This article is the second in an ongoing series of blog posts by Foley & Lardner LLP on the implications of the June 23, 2016 referendum decision in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”). The first blog...more

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