Intellectual Property Office of Ireland

📢 IPOI is pleased to highlight a new funding opportunity through the @EU_IPO SME Fund 2026. Eligible SMEs & producer groups can apply for grants of up to €2,000 to support the registration of Craft & Industrial Geographical Indications. ➡️ More info: enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/…

⚠️ Warning: Irish businesses are receiving fraudulent emails about trade mark applications from agents with no connection to the application. 🛑 Do not respond. More info: ipoi.gov.ie/en/news-events…

After a 75-year wait, Mayo are All-Ireland champions again. Congratulations to all involved. Even the Sam Maguire Cup is a registered trade mark (227292). Protect your brand with a trade mark. ipoi.gov.ie/en/commerciali… #MayoGA #TradeMarks #IPOI

#OnThisDay in 1847, Richard March Hoe was granted a patent for his rotary printing press, revolutionising newspaper production & helping information reach more people, faster. Patents continue to support innovations that shape our world. Learn more @ ipoi.gov.ie/en/ #IPOI

#OnThisDay in 1960, Wilson Greatbatch filed a patent for one of the first implantable cardiac pacemakers, a breakthrough that transformed cardiac care & has helped millions worldwide. Learn more about patents & IP: Home - IPOI #IPOI #Innovation

At the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI), we are here to help inventors, creators and businesses protect their intellectual property. To find out more please click on the link below: 🔗 Home - IPOI #DidYouKnow #IntellectualProperty #Innovation

Did you know? The EUIPO offers free expert advice to SMEs. For more information please click the link below: ipoi.gov.ie/en/news-events… @EU_IPO

Happy #WorldFashionDay! Fashion is more than what we wear, it's creativity, reputation & innovation. Trade Marks protect brands. Designs protect the look of products and great style deserves great protection. 😉 Learn more: ipoi.gov.ie/en/

🍫 Happy World Chocolate Day! Today we're celebrating Irish chocolate success stories like Butlers, Lir & Lily O'Brien's. Their registered trade marks help protect the brands customers know & love. Learn more about protecting your IP: ipoi.gov.ie/en/ #WorldChocolateDay

⚠️ Scam warning Fraudulent emails, fake invoices and spoofed calls are targeting users of WIPO’s IP services. If something feels wrong – stop: ❌ Don’t pay ❌ Don’t share information ✅ Verify directly with WIPO Learn how to spot and report scams: ow.ly/loSg50Zbakh

Considering a Patent Application? Before you share it, post it, pitch it, or publish it... 🛑 Ask yourself: Could it be patentable? 🔍 Check if it's new 🤫 Keep it confidential 🧑‍💼 Consider expert advice 🔗 Learn more about patent protection below. Patents - IPOI

💡On this day - June 26, 1894 Karl Benz was granted U.S. Patent No. 522,858 for his gasoline powered automobile. Benz had already patented his invention in Germany in 1886 (Patent No. 37435), regarded as the birth of the modern automobile. learn more: ipoi.gov.ie/en/

“Some secrets are worth keeping 🤫.” Not every innovation needs to be patented to be protected. Trade secrets play a vital role in helping businesses maintain their competitive edge, from formulas and processes to strategies that set you apart. learn more: ipoi.gov.ie/en/

Join @4ipcouncil: “The English Torpedo?” examining global FRAND licences & EU countermeasures. 🗓 29 June | ⏰ 16:00 CEST 🔗lnkd.in/dmAktEy4 #IPOI

Mary Anne & Caroline were delighted to attend the EUIPN Points of Contact Meeting held in the @EU_IPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office, yesterday. Pictured below: are Carlos Azorin, Mary Anne Walsh, Javier Moreno & Caroline Kelly.

Due to essential maintenance, ePayments and the eRegister will be unavailable on Wednesday 17th June, from 2.30 PM to 3.00 PM. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The World Cup isn’t just about football, it’s also about intellectual property. logos, branding to broadcast rights & merchandise, the tournament represents billions in IP assets. Businesses should take care when referencing World Cup. 👉 Learn more here: ipoi.gov.ie

@EU_IPO #DesignDesireDecide

Design. Desire. Decide. EUIPO research shows that 75% of consumers value good design enough to pay more for it. We are delighted to support the EUIPO Spring Campaign 2026, highlighting the role of design in innovation, competitiveness & consumer choice. 👉Learn more in comments.

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