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The IP Office of the EU. Protecting trade marks and designs.
Alicante, Spain
Joined September 2009
Ready to design your future? 🎨 The DesignEuropa Awards are open for applications until 28 Feb 2025. Whether you're an established brand, a budding creator, or a young designer, this is your moment to shine. Apply now & let your creativity speak:. #DEA2025
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What’s better than a feast for the senses? An exhibition full of crafted treasures!. From crystals to handmade shoes, dolls, and your favourite cheese, the GI Conference was a true celebration of artistry & flavour. Huge thanks to all the amazing creators!. #GIConference #GIs.
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Celebrating 90 years of the VW Beetle and 75 years of the VW Transporter! 🚗🎉. These iconic vehicles, protected by EU trade marks & designs, remain symbols of innovation and automotive excellence. Here's to many more years of driving forward with style!.#Volkswagen #IP.
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Did you know that crime is funded at the expense of your health? ⚠️. Fake medicines are made by real criminals. 💊. Stay alert, stay safe, and help us expose these networks.🚩. Learn more at our study with @Europol and #EMA at #EUvsFakeMedicines
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The “Safeguarding our Heritage, Cultivating our Future” conference was a success! Experts and policymakers discussed the future of #GeographicalIndications. Thanks to all who joined us in Alicante and online!. #EUquality #IntellectualProperty #GIConference
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On this day in 1980, the Rubik’s Cube debuted worldwide! 🎉 . Invented by Ernő Rubik as a teaching tool, it became a global sensation. 🧩 Spin Master owns 17 EU trade marks & 3 designs. 💡 Cube’s shape protected as a 3D EU trade mark. #RubiksCube #IntellectualProperty #RubikDay.
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#OnThisDay in 1958, Lego patented its iconic bricks, becoming a 3D EU trade mark:. 🧱 1st 3D EU trade mark in 1996.🇩🇰 Originated in Denmark.🔡 "Leg godt" means "play well".🎨 Minifigures evolved after 50+ designs.🧙♂️ Licensing deals with major brands.™️ 120+ EU trade marks.
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Join us on Feb 4 to explore the biggest update to EU design law in 20 years. Learn how changes starting in 2025 will impact design protection. 🔗 Register here: #DesignLaw #Webinar #IP.
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How much #IP is hidden in your favorite wine? 🍷. From iconic bottle shapes to the secrets of vineyard innovations. Discover more in this editorial by Eleonora Rosati: . . #GeographicalIndications #Innovation
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🌍 Celebrate 2025: The year of GIs . 📅 January 28-29, 2025 . The Geographical Indications Conference kicks off! . Learn how GIs contribute to jobs, tourism, sustainability and innovation. 👉 Register now #GIs #EUQuality #GIConference
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On this day, Salvador Dalí passed away, but his legacy endures through IP. - Dalí redesigned the Chupa Chups logo, placing it on top for visibility. - His name & work are EU trade marks. - Daligramas were used in luxury branding. #Dali #IP #Trademarks.
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E-commerce is booming, but IP protection is key. We’re inviting more e-commerce platforms to join our mission to help online sellers protect their brands and build safer, innovative spaces. Apply now: #Ecommerce #Innovation #IP #SMEs #EUIPO
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The success of #SP2030 relies on 3 key organisational enablers (OEs):. 1- Awareness & education.2 - Enforcement.3 - IP alliances.These will help achieve our strategic goals & create a resilient IP system. Learn more: #EUIPO #IntellectualProperty
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The Design Europa Awards 2025 celebrate outstanding design in industry! 🏆 . This category honors companies where design drives innovation & success. 🚀. Vince Berbegal, ACTIU finalist in 2021, shows how design shapes success. Enter now & make 2025 your year! ✨ #DesignAwards
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🌍 Celebrate 2025: The year of GIs . 📅 January 28-29, 2025 . Join the Geographical Indications Conference 2025, hosted by the EUIPO and the European Commission. 👉 Register now at #GIs #EUIPO #GIConference #EUQuality
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Strategy or sabotage? 🎯. The General Court called out bad faith in a trade mark case involving the transliteration of a famed Chinese brand, ‘Hongqi.’ . Reputation, timing, and the EU market—what was the game-changer?. Find out here: #IP #Trademarks.
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The Strategic Plan 2030 focuses on 6 key impact areas to drive growth & innovation: . 1️⃣ Customer and Quality. 2️⃣ Awareness and education. 3️⃣ Promotion of Innovation. 4️⃣ Inclusive IP landscape in Europe. 5️⃣ Enforcement. 6️⃣ IP Alliances. #SP2030
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2025 is your year to shine! ✨ . The Design Europa Awards celebrate young designers who turn creativity into business success, just as Chiara Mignani did, winning the Next Generation Design Award. 🏆. 📢 Apply now: #Design #DesignEuropaAwards #euipo
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📅 20–27 Jan 2025 | 📍 Espacio Séneca, Alicante . In conjunction with the #GIs2025 Conference, explore "Safeguarding Our Heritage, Cultivating Our Future"—a photo exhibition featuring 120+ images of Geographical Indications. Free entry! 📸. #EUQuality #GeographicalIndications
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🔒 Irregular 'Change of Representative' requests detected. ✅ Actions taken: Stopped processing irregular requests; strengthened filtering; enhanced verification & reversed fraud cases (fixed this week). 34 965 139 100 or customercare@euipo.europa.eu.
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