Databases and Patents

Mirco Bianco, Metroconsult Genova A database management system (DBMS) can be the final result of the implementation process of one or more ideas. In this one-page note, we are going to briefly analyse the different available possibilities for protecting ideas on which a DBMS or a generic software is based. Download the article (pdf) [...]

2021-08-03T15:13:09+02:00Categories: イベント|Tags: , |

Intellectual property rights and firm performance in the European Union

By effectively protecting their intellectual capital through patents, trademarks and designs, creative and innovative companies can secure financing, grow, collaborate and create value. But how does owning Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) impact their economic performance? This joint report by the EUIPO and the EPO highlights that firms that own IPRs generate 20% higher revenues per [...]

2021-02-10T12:25:53+01:00Categories: ニュース|Tags: , , , , , |

Impact of IPR intensive industries in the EU

The 4th edition of the study "Impact of IPR intensive industries in the EU" confirms the economic benefits for the European economy of trademarks, designs, patents, copyright, and other IPRs. It provides an updated assessment of the contribution of industries that make intensive use of the various types of intellectual property rights (IPRs) to the [...]

2021-01-11T15:27:40+01:00Categories: ニュース|Tags: , |

UK officially withdraws for the UPC

On July 20 the UK made its final preparation to withdraw from the Unified Patent Court project. In accordance view Brexit decision, the United Kingdom no longer wishes to be part of the Unified Patent Court system. Participating in a court that applies EU law and bound by the CJEU is inconsistent with the aims [...]

It is now available on LES Italy web site the online edition of the Italian IP Code translated into English

After the success of the first edition published in 2013 by LES Italy under the presidency of Mr. Roberto Dini, Metroconsult’s founder, we are pleased to support also this second updated edition of the Italian Code of Industrial Property translated into English. The English translation of the Italian Code of Industrial Property will allow a [...]

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