Tag Archives: Patents

TUM Rises to 25th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings and Remains the EU’s Top University in Both THE and QS Rankings

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich has risen to 25th place in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, placing it among the world’s top 25 universities and making it the highest-ranked university in the European Union in both … Read the full press release →

Italian Deep-Tech Company Alia Mentis Debuts on Euronext Growth Milan

(IN BRIEF) Alia Mentis has listed on Euronext Growth Milan, becoming Euronext’s 37th listing of 2026. The Italy-based deep-tech company raised up to €35 million in its placement, including a possible over-allotment option, and had an IPO market capitalisation of … Read the full press release →

University of Liverpool and Partners Introduce MusicFutures IP Clinic to Strengthen Intellectual Property Awareness in the Music Industry

(IN BRIEF) MusicFutures has launched its IP Clinic and Lab at ACC Liverpool to provide accessible, expert guidance on intellectual property, contracts, and business strategy for musicians, producers, and music-tech innovators, with a strong focus on early-stage, preventative support rather … Read the full press release →

Gorenje Wins WIPO National Award for Strengthening Innovation Through Research Collaboration and Patenting Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Gorenje has received a national award from the World Intellectual Property Organization for its outstanding innovation system and strategic use of intellectual property. The company’s structured approach to managing creativity, supported by a transparent regulatory framework and fair … Read the full press release →

KfW Report Highlights Use of Patents and Trademarks as Collateral in SMEs, With Potential for Growth in Germany

  (IN BRIEF) A moderate percentage of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany own patents or trademark rights, with 9% holding trademarks and 3% owning patents. Patents are more common in larger, R&D-focused, or internationally operating companies, while trademarks … Read the full press release →

thyssenkrupp Sets Record in Patents and R&D Investment on World Intellectual Property Day

(IN BRIEF) On World Intellectual Property Day 2025, thyssenkrupp highlighted its innovation success with a record 422 patent applications in fiscal year 2023/24. The company also maintained strong investments in research and development, with €690 million spent in the same … Read the full press release →

Thales Leads the Way in Trusted, Ethical AI for Critical Systems and Global Security

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace, and cybersecurity, continues to lead AI innovation for critical systems. The company is committed to developing trusted, ethical AI that emphasizes transparency, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity. With cutting-edge AI solutions applied … Read the full press release →

EIB Report Highlights Innovation Progress and Challenges in CESEE Region

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) presented a report at the Invisso Conference in Vienna examining innovation progress in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE). While the region has made significant strides in R&D and labor productivity, challenges such … Read the full press release →

Ericsson and Samsung end patent related legal disputes through cross-license agreement

Agreement includes global patent cross license of cellular technologies, including 5G Settlement ends all ongoing patent related legal disputes between the parties In the second quarter 2021, IPR licensing revenues are expected to be SEK 2.0 b. to 2.5 b. … Read the full press release →

Electronics assembly materials: MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, Henkel and Heraeus granted U.S. Patent for Innolot/Loctite 90ISC alloy

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 13-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — International electronics assembly materials suppliers MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, Henkel, and Heraeus have jointly announced they have received a notification from United States Patent and Trademark Office for Patent No. US10376994B2 issuance covering … Read the full press release →

Siemens honors 12 particularly resourceful researchers as Inventors of the Year 2018

Inventors come from Germany, Austria, France, Norway, Poland, India, China, Mexico and the U.S. 33 inventions per day in fiscal 2018 MUNICH, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens has honored 12 particularly resourceful researchers as Inventors of the Year 2018. Together, these … Read the full press release →

Siemens filed patent applications in Europe for 2,220 inventions in fiscal 2017; more than any other German company

Second place in the European Patent Office’s application rankings for 2017 About 19 percent more applications filed in Europe than in the prior year 7,450 inventions worldwide in fiscal 2017 – 34 inventions per day MUNICH, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

Philips recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator by Clarivate Analytics

AMSTERDAM, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it was named a 2017 Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovator. Clarivate Analytics’ (formerly known as the Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science … Read the full press release →

SEAT Inventors Awards honours employees who created patents registered in 2016 and the best innovations of 2017

For the past four years, the awards have gone to employees who have completed the most innovative projects in the company as well as to the inventors of SEAT patents The brand added 38 registered patents to this year’s edition … Read the full press release →

EPO partners with ASEAN Member States Intellectual Property Offices over establishing institutional framework for structured co-operation on patents

Siem Reap, Cambodia, 3-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The nine Heads of ASEAN Member States Intellectual Property Offices (AMS-IPOs) and EPO President Benoît Battistelli signed their first regional Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) today on Industrial Property with the overall aim of establishing … Read the full press release →

First-ever EU-wide study of the impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the European economy

Brussels, Belgium, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission today welcomed the publication of the first-ever EU-wide study of the impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the European economy in terms of GDP, employment, wages and trade. Carried out jointly by … Read the full press release →

Technicolor acquired patents and patent applications from Sony Corporation covering broad range of technologies for smartphones and tablets

Paris (France), 29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH) today announced the signature of an intellectual property collaboration agreement with Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE), which strengthens its strategic patent licensing initiative in the field of smartphones. Technicolor has acquired select patents … Read the full press release →

Michelin announces it will license free of charge any of its patents that would overlap with the adoption of RFID standards

18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Reliable identification of tires with embedded RFID1 technology already has shown how it can improve tire tracking throughout its life cycle. Michelin group has been an internationally recognized leader for creating and fostering harmonized international standards for Tire RFID1. … Read the full press release →

European Patent Office and Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office signed set of co-operation agreements over improving patent systems

Munich, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EPO President Benoît Battistelli and the Director-General of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (OMPIC), Adil Elmaliki, signed a set of co-operation agreements yesterday in Munich to strengthen the patent system in both Morocco and … Read the full press release →

EC fines Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck over anticompetitive agreements

Brussels, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has imposed a fine of € 93,8 million on Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck and fines totalling € 52,2 million on several producers of generic medicines. In 2002, Lundbeck agreed with each of these … Read the full press release →

AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2013: Mercedes-Benz is the “Most Innovative Automotive Brand”

Stuttgart/Frankfurt am Main, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At yesterday’s award ceremony for the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2013, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, accepted two honours: Mercedes-Benz received the distinction as the world’s “Most Innovative … Read the full press release →

The EC sent Statement of Objections to Motorola Mobility on potential misuse of mobile phone standard-essential patents

Brussels, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has informed Motorola Mobility of its preliminary view that the company’s seeking and enforcing of an injunction against Apple in Germany on the basis of its mobile phone standard-essential patents (“SEPs”) amounts to an abuse … Read the full press release →

Safran Innovation Awards 2013

Paris, 3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Safran is building solid foundations for the future, based on its proven ability to innovate and develop products that offer higher and higher performance. As part of this continuous improvement approach, Safran organizes an annual competition allowing … Read the full press release →