European Union Intellectual Property Office (@EU

European Union Intellectual Property Office

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European Union Intellectual Property Office

@EU_IPO

The IP Office of the EU. Protecting trade marks, designs and geographical indication for craft and industrial products.

Alicante, Spain

euipo.europa.eu

Born September 4

Joined September 2009

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European Union Intellectual Property Office
@EU_IPO
Jun 10
We do not just buy products. We react to design. Recent EUIPO research shows that consumers, especially younger audiences, develop stronger emotional connections with products through design. Design influences desire. euipo.europa.eu/en/news/design… #DesignDesireDecide
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The World Cup 2026 is also a huge IP competition ⚽🏆 FIFA owns: 200+ EU trade marks 400+ EU design applications Including the trophy, mascots, historic posters... At the EUIPO. Even the official “Trionda” ball is protected as a EUTM & EU design.
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European Union Intellectual Property Office
@EU_IPO
Jun 9
‘Freedom is the only style’ defines Philippe Starck’s vision of democratic design: creation that improves daily life and serves as many people as possible. After more than 10 000 creations, his work continues to embody the spirit of the Lifetime Achievement Award 2026.
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European Union Intellectual Property Office
@EU_IPO
Jun 8
Football stars are also competing off the pitch ⚽ Top EU trade mark rankings at the EUIPO 👇 🥇 Kylian Mbappé - 15 EUTMs + 1 Design 🥈 Lamine Yamal - 7 🥉 Lionel Messi - 7 Then: ⚽ Ronaldo 6 ⚽ Vini Jr 5 ⚽ Bellingham 4 ⚽ Musiala 4 IP is now part of the game. #WorldCup2026
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@EU_IPO
Jun 6
“I don’t have a plan. I have a dress… and IP rights.” 28 years ago, #OnThisDay, Sex and the City premiered. Trade marks, designs and copyright have helped protect the Carrie Bradshaw universe ever since. Mr Big came and went. IP rights stay💅
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European Union Intellectual Property Office
@EU_IPO
Jun 5
Join our next Tuesday Webinar for an overview of the most relevant EUIPO Boards of Appeal decisions and General Court/Court of Justice judgments from Q2 2026. 📅 16 June | 10:00 CET euipo-vitelsa-es.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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European Union Intellectual Property Office
@EU_IPO
Jun 4
Copyright information is becoming increasingly important in the age of streaming, licensing and AI🌍. A new EUIPO study maps copyright databases and metadata practices across the EU, while examining the possible development of “CopyrightView”. euipo.europa.eu/es/publication…
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@EU_IPO
Jun 4
Innovating in tech or plant varieties? The SME Fund 2026 is still open for Patents (Voucher 3) and Community plant varieties (Voucher 4), with funding of up to €1,500. Apply before filing any application. While funds last. 👉 euipo.europa.eu/en/sme-corner/…
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European Union Intellectual Property Office
@EU_IPO
Jun 3
Public Choice Award🏆 | For the first time, you can take part in the DesignEuropa Awards by voting for your favourite finalist. 6 finalists. One choice. Your choice. Vote until 22 September. euipo.europa.eu/en/designs/des…
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European Union Intellectual Property Office
@EU_IPO
Jun 2
It’s a trade mark! It’s a design! It’s IP! In 1939, the first solo comic book of Superman launched a hero, and also a universe of IP rights held by DC Comics that is still flying high today. DC holds 173 EUTMs at EUIPO. Because, sometimes, even superheroes need protection.
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@EU_IPO
Jun 1
IP rights are a girl’s best friend... especially when it comes to Marilyn Monroe’s legacy. Her name and signature are protected by EU trade marks; Norma Jeane was once protected too, as are iconic film titles. IP helps that twinkle endure.
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@EU_IPO
Jun 1
Six months after its launch, the EU-wide GI system for craft and industrial products has already received 74 applications from 6 EU countries. A step forward in protecting the EU’s local craftsmanship and fighting counterfeiting. Explore the GI Hub ↓ euipo.europa.eu/en/gi-hub/gi-p…
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European Union Intellectual Property Office
@EU_IPO
May 31
‘IMPRESS’ fails to impress: when slogans don’t indicate origin In Case T-326/25, the GC confirmed that IMPRESS for cosmetics is a clear, self-explanatory promotional message, not a trade mark. Slogans, however catchy, fail if seen only as advertising. euipo.europa.eu/eSearchCLW/#ke…
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