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BERIN AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE, МА FILIP SIMJANOVSKI AT THE IIPLA CHINA SUMMIT IN SHANGHAI
MА Filip Simjanovski, an IP Attorney from BERIN DOO Skopje – Intellectual Property Company (Trademarks and Industrial Designs Department), participated in the IIPLA China Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of…
Record number of European patent applications in 2025 – over 200,000 filings
According to the European Patent Office, a record 201,974 patent applications were filed in 2025, marking a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year. This milestone highlights Europe’s strong innovation…
WINNERS OF THE AWARDS FOR THE MOST SUCCESSFUL YOUNG PARTICIPANTS OF THE MAKINOVA AND EKONOVA EVENTS IN BERIN
After the 45th Makinova and 23rd Ekonova in Kavadarci, the awarded young innovators Angel Rizov and Angela Boshkova from Kavadarci with the project "Plasma arc generator controlled by a robotic…
STATE EXHIBITIONS FOR TECHNICAL INVENTIONS WERE HELD IN KAVADARCI 45. MAKINOVA AND PROJECTS FROM THE FIELD OF ECOLOGY 23. ECONOVA
On 06.11.2025, the 46th edition of MAKINOVA and the 23rd edition of ECONOVA - the most significant events for innovation and eco-projects in Macedonia, organized by SPATUM and Narodna tehnika…
Changing intellectual property landscape in Southeast Europe
Albania and Montenegro are making strategic moves to modernize their intellectual property frameworks, signaling a significant shift in legal approaches to patent protection and international intellectual property standards. These recent…
Legal Tools Against Bad Faith Trademark registrations in China
CNIPA and courts intensify measures to curb bad-faith trademark applications and protect brand owners. 150-word Summary:Bad Faith Trademark registrations is a persistent issue in China, despite recent efforts by the…
99th EPI Council in Vilnius (LT) and Annual Disciplinary Committee meeting in Milan(IT)
DYNAMIC PROGRESS AND CONSTRUCTIVE REFORM IN SERVICE OF THE PROFESSION EPI continues advancing its mission with impactful Council decisions and disciplinary reforms, fostering professional excellence and ethical responsibility. The European…
THE EUROPEAN PATENT OFFICE (EPO) ANNOUNCES THE TRENDS THAT MARKED 2024
The European Patent Office (EPO) has just released its Patent Index 2024, confirming that innovation across Europe and beyond remains vibrant and future-focused. Patent applications remained stable overall (-0.1% vs…
THE 45TH MAKINOVA AND THE 22ND ECONOVA WERE HELD IN VELES
During the weekend 09.11.2024, in the sports hall of DSU "Kole Nedelkovski" in Veles, the 45th edition of MAKINOVA and the 22nd edition of ECONOVA were held - the most…
October 08-10, Munich – Participation at the Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity
From October 8 to 10, 2024, the Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity was held in Munich, Germany. The event gathered 285 participants and over 60 expert speakers, proving…