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5 articlesGuide·July 2026
What is a patent attorney? An adviser and a partner in business
A patent attorney does far more than patents. Learn what they do, when to consult one and why it is a profession of public trust.
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Industrial designs·July 2026
Industrial design: when does a product’s appearance qualify for protection?
Novelty and individual character are the two conditions for protecting a design. Learn what public disclosure means and how the grace period works.
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Monitoring·January 2026
Better to prevent than to cure — why post-registration trademark monitoring is critical
Registration is just the beginning. Continuous monitoring protects your brand from similar filings before the problem becomes a costly conflict.
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Funding·January 2026
How to recover part of your IP registration costs through the SME Fund
SMEs can recover 75% of IP registration fees. We help you apply — free of charge.
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Industrial designs·January 2026
Design that catches the eye — registering industrial designs in the EU
EUIPO registration gives you a monopoly on your product's appearance across the entire Union — stronger than copyright.
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