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This September, the EUIPO set out to strengthen global partnerships on intellectual property (IP) — giving European businesses more certainty when protecting their ideas, brands, and designs abroad. With China and Japan hosting two of the world’s biggest IP offices, these new ties are a big deal for anyone looking to grow. The message is clear: IP systems are becoming more connected, and the EUIPO is working to ensure European innovators can thrive within them.

When AI startups use blockbuster characters without permission, the legal spotlight follows.

In a world-first, Sweden introduces a legal framework that lets AI companies use copyrighted music while ensuring artists are fairly compensated.

Warner Bros. Discovery has sued AI image generator Midjourney, claiming the startup is using its famous characters—from Superman to Scooby-Doo—without permission. The case highlights a new fault line between tech innovators and content owners.