On 22 April 2025, the ASEAN IP Academy, in collaboration with the EUIPO and ASEAN through the SCOPE IPR project, invites university students from across Southeast Asia to join a unique webinar training opportunity. This programme aims to develop essential IP skills, focusing on trademarks and intellectual property rights. As part of the ASEAN IPR Action Plan, the training will equip future IP professionals with the expertise needed to navigate and contribute to the growing IP landscape in the region.

On 24 March 2025, join us for a free online webinar designed for IP practitioners looking to enhance their mediation skills. Organised in collaboration with the ASEAN IP Academy, this webinar aims to provide valuable insights into using mediation as an alternative to costly and complex IP litigation. Whether you're an IP lawyer, in-house counsel, judge, or business owner, learning effective mediation strategies is essential in today’s rapidly evolving IP landscape.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) announces the launch of three new mentorships in Latin-America in the context of the AL-INVmentor programme of the AL-INVEST Verde IPR project. The initiative aims at fostering the strategic use of intellectual property rights (IPRs) in Latin-America, with a special focus on geographical indications (GIs) and trademarks, to reinforce the role of IPRs in driving innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability.

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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has developed competency certifications and training courses for professionals in Technology Transfer (TT) and intellectual property (IP) in Uruguay to boost the country's technological development and innovation. The initiative was carried out in the context of the EU-funded project AL-INVEST Verde IPR.

The event organised with the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) aims to discuss EU regulations on the use of green trade marks and the limitations related to greenwashing. As well as to explore the registration process and criteria for EU collective and certification marks, especially in the context of environmental sustainability.