The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, a new regulation concerning the use of artificial intelligence systems, has been definitively approved and will come into force in a matter of months: how does it deal with the protection of intellectual property rights? (more)

Italy increases European Patent applications by 3.8%

In 2023 overall European patent applications filed by Italian applicants grew by 3.8%, more than double the European average growth; Italy ranks fourth for number of Unitary patent requests. (more)

EPO introduces fee-related support measures for small entities of all nationalities

The European Patent Office has introduced a new specific fee reduction for micro-entities that applies to all nationalities. (more)

EU Parliament improves and approves the new GI regulation

European Union rules on the protection of Geographical Indications are set to be strengthened and generally improved very soon, thanks to the final approval by the European Parliament of a new regulation that consolidates several existing EU regulations into a single text. (more)

Four trophies for SIB at 2024 Managing IP Awards night

The four awards we received in London last week made SIB the most successful Italian firm of the Managing IP Awards 2024. (more)

See you soon at the INTA Annual Meeting in Atlanta

Our Elisabetta D’Amore, Alessandra Patrono and Davide Dabergami are looking forward to taking part in the INTA Annual Meeting in Atlanta in May. See you there!  (more)