Innovation is risky: the inventor takes on many risks: The technology of his invention may fail. The technology may not be commercially successful. It may be overtaken by a better innovation. In the face of these uncertainties, the inventor should be entitled to enjoy a stable legal environment. There should be little risk that the [...]
Chicago, 15 – 18 October, 2023 Metroconsult is pleased to join the LES USA & Canada 2023 Annual Meeting that will take place at the trendy Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile on October 15-18, 2023. Under the theme of Winds of Change: Dealmaking Trends in the Evolving Innovation Economy, a dynamic international IP community will [...]
We are pleased to welcome Michele Fattori, Italian and European patent and design attorney, who recently joined the Metroconsult's Team. Having worked for over 20 years, with roles of increasing responsibility, within the Intellectual Property department of well-known multinational companies such as Tetra Pak, LyondellBasell and Snap-on, Michele has gained significant experience in all aspects [...]
€60 million to protect intellectual property of EU SMEs The European Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) recently launched the new 2023 EU SME Fund, which offers intellectual property vouchers for EU-based SMEs. To scale up and attract investment, SMEs need to protect their intangible assets. The 2023 SME Fund will support [...]
From January 1, 2022, a NEW VERSION of the NICE CLASSIFICATION of goods and services for the registration of trademarks and of the INTERNATIONAL PATENT CLASSIFICATION (IPC) for patents and utility models based on technological areas is in force. The new classifications are available at the following links: 2022 Nice Classification https://www.wipo.int/classifications/en/news/nice/2021/news_0002.html 2022 International Patent [...]
On January 19th, 2022 Austria deposited its instrument of ratification of the Protocol for the Provisional Application of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) with the European Council. Preparation for the Unified Patent Court can officially start. For additional info
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Metroconsult is pleased to support the 2020 edition of StartCup Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta with a special IP award. Consultancy IP services of the estimated value of 6.000 euro will be provided by Metroconsult to the award winner to protect his innovation and creativity effort. Start Cup Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta is a competition between [...]
