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PATINFO2025: Join the discussion about patents, standards, and search

In May 2025, you can participate in the PATINFO2025 conference and learn more about current developments in intellectual property rights and about how patents, standards, and specifications drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness.

The year in review – your highlights of 2024

Recap some major news of the past year: Our highlights of 2024 gather alarming customs results, new steps against counterfeiting, updates on brand protection online, as well as interesting background reports and studies.

ARD report looks into business with luxury counterfeits

A TV report by German public broadcaster ARD takes a look at the business with counterfeit luxury brands and the shopping for fakes on the web. Influencers for counterfeit products and brand protection experts provide insights into the illegal trade.

PATINFO2024: Trademarks, patents, and designs

Join the discussion at PATINFO2024 - and learn more about why IP rights such as trademarks, patents, and registered designs are essential in the fight against counterfeiting. An early bird discount is currently still available for those interested.

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The year in review – your highlights of 2023

Recap some major news of the past year: Our highlights of 2023 gather alarming customs results, brazen counterfeits, successes online, new reform projects, as well as interesting background reports and studies.

Edible microchip in Parmesan cheese to verify authenticity

A tiny chip in Parmesan wheels is intended to allow the northern Italian cheese to be tracked even across extended supply chains and to distinguish originals from fakes. The chip is even said to be edible without any concerns, the manufacturer says.

PATINFO2023 looks at IP protection of the future

Join the discussion at PATINFO2023 about optimization opportunities for IP protection in times of digitization and artificial intelligence. And gain insights into processes and approaches used in practice as well as current legal developments.

The year in review – your highlights of 2022

Recap major news of 2022: Our highlights of the last twelve months for example gather alarming customs results, spectacular seizures, as well as interesting background reports and studies.

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