With the European Green Deal, the EU’s comprehensive strategy to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, sustainability considerations need to become an integral part of a company’s IP strategy. We have focused on the most important provisions of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) IP owners need to be aware of … Continue Reading
On 1 December 2025, the EU’s new legal framework for the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products (CIGIs) has become operational with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) opening the application process. Whilst EU-wide GI protection was previously available only for certain wine, spirit drinks, agricultural and food products, producers of … Continue Reading
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was published on 22 January 2025 in the EU official journal. It will enter into force on 9 February 2025 and apply with immediate effect in the EU Member States from 12 August 2026. The PPWR applies to all packaging placed on the EU market and … Continue Reading
