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Resolving disputes over standard essential patents: call for comments on new guidelines

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court is drafting guidelines for settling FRAND disputes out of court. Stakeholders can comment on the discussion paper until 26 October.

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Can You Trademark Your Own Voice? Celebrities vs. AI Fakes

Celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Giorgia Meloni have filed their voices as sound marks to fend off AI clones. But how much protection does that really offer?

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A strong year for innovation: Austria gains ground in the Global Innovation Index

Excellent research, broad industrial expertise, strong protection for intellectual property: Austria ranks 18th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index

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Online Filing Patent: New Features!

Our Online Filing Patent platform has received an upgrade – and anyone who works with it regularly will save steps from now on

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New Forms, Familiar Processes: Managing Trademarks and Designs Just Got Easier

Consistent, secure, accessible – our online forms for maintaining trademarks and designs have been improved inside and out

Striking Ideas: 200 Years of the Matchstick

The history of the match is a history of small improvements – and a lesson in what it takes for an invention to catch on

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Young Inventors Prize: Apply or Nominate Now!

Attention young inventors: Submissions or nominations for the European Patent Office’s Young Inventors Prize are open until September 30, 2026

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What Good Design Is Really Worth

A recent study shows how design shapes our buying decisions – and why protecting designs pays off for businesses

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AI and Patents

Can AI applications be patented – and can an AI actually invent anything? Both questions are currently keeping patent offices around the world busy. The answers are clearer than many people think