Luxembourg: Trademark

The European Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling clarifying what constitutes "individual character" in EU design protection, addressing whether creativity and originality are necessary requirements. This decision resolves longstanding uncertainty about how design rights differ from copyright protection and whether selecting from predefined components can still qualify for intellectual property protection.

A modern IP Management System (IPMS) must provide comprehensive life cycle coverage. It enables portfolio maintenance, agent instruction, control over renewals and annuities, deadline tracking, reporting and insight through dashboards.

From the roar of the crowd to the precision of a last-second goal, sport captivates billions worldwide. But behind every athletic achievement lies a complex web of innovation, branding, and technology—all powered by Intellectual Property. Discover how patents, trademarks, and copyrights shape the games we love, from basketball's humble beginnings to today's data-driven training systems.

The sun may be welcome to well-watered crops and kids on summer vacation, but it is not so friendly to our skin.

Whether you operate a dedicated Intellectual Property (IP) department or manage a company's intangible assets single-handedly, you have likely wished the portfolio would work for you instead of the other way around.

Trade secrets are among a company's most valuable assets, safeguarding competitive advantages in industries ranging from technology to manufacturing.

Intellectual Property (IP) is more than a financial asset; it can serve as a historical record of innovation and business activity.

Supermarket shelves can be a dog-eat-dog environment, with products and brands vying for consumers' attention alongside the contents of their wallets.

The luxury goods industry epitomizes cachet, creativity and craftsmanship, with brands fiercely protecting their Intellectual Property (IP) rights as core assets. However, in an era marked by rapid technological...