European Union Intellectual Property Office

Today, 20:30–21:30, millions worldwide will switch off their lights for #EarthHour. At EUIPO, sustainability goes beyond one hour. Take part. Switch off your lights at 20:30. euipo.europa.eu/en/about-us/th…

🎭 Happy International Theatre Day! From timeless classics like Romeo and Juliet to modern productions, theatre keeps inspiring new creations. With IP protection, creativity goes even further: copyright, trade marks and designs help bring stories to life.🎟️ Swipe for our picks!

Everyday, you carry more intellectual property than you think. Did you know most of what’s in there is registered at EUIPO? Your earphones, laptop, lip balm, sunglasses, car keys, water bottle, wallet, … You’re not carrying things. You’re carrying intellectual property.

The EU as an IP owner 🇪🇺 On this day in 1957, the Treaties of Rome were signed, marking the birth of today’s EU. Some fun facts: 🔹The EU owns 80+ EU trade marks and designs at the EUIPO 🔹Its anthem comes from Beethoven’s Ode to Joy 🔹The 12 stars symbolise unity, not MS

Thinking about applying for our traineeship programme? Open to recent graduates and young professionals across the EU, whatever your background. Applications close soon: euipo.europa.eu/en/about-us/th…

🗓️ Applicability: The new EUDIR and EUDDR will apply from 1 July 2026. 📢 Stay tuned for the EUIPO updates, guidance and tailored trainings about the new EU design protection system and changes introduced by the reform.

Published in the Official Journal: EU Design Implementing & Delegated Regulations (EUDIR & EUDDR). Find here; The EU Design Implementing Regulation (EUDIR): eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/… Tnd the EU Design Delegated Regulation (EUDDR): eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/…

By order of the (IP)eaky Blinders… 🕴️ With The Immortal Man arriving on Netflix in two days, the Shelby IP empire is about to return. ™️ EU trade marks protect the name © copyright covers the story, characters & style 🧥 licensed merch keeps it official

Happy (IP) St. Patrick’s Day 🍀 From Irish whiskey protected as GIs to iconic symbols and brands registered as trade marks, intellectual property helps safeguard the heritage, creativity and identity behind Ireland’s cultural icons. Because traditions deserve protection too.

When sunglasses became icons. In March 1937, Ray-Ban Aviator took off✈️🕶️ Designed for U.S. Air Force pilots, its teardrop lenses and slim metal frame soon flew from cockpits to Hollywood. Nearly 90 years later, the design remains largely unchanged. Timeless design sets trends.

New episode of the EUIPO Podcast – Creative Sparks🎙 Women shaping innovation and IP in Europe take the spotlight. With Dr. Mercedes Delgado and Gloria Bernabeu, we discuss inclusive IP, diversity and real impact for women innovators. ▶️ Watch or listen: youtube.com/watch?v=bfV_Kf…

The Big Bang Theory turned physics and social awkwardness into a global phenomenon, and a masterclass in IP. Copyright protects episodes, and trade marks cover the logo, Sheldon Cooper and “Fun with Flags”. IP keeps the universe together. euipo.europa.eu/en/copyright-k…

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Running to save lives EUIPO has just hosted another edition of Run/Walk for Life, bringing colleagues together to support the fight against cancer. Thanks to everyone who took part. Your support makes a difference!💙

In 1818, Mary Shelley published Frankenstein. Imagined by a young woman whose authorship was long overlooked. Two centuries later, even creatures need a place to rest. The EUIPO Copyright Knowledge Centre helps creators navigate and protect their work. euipo.europa.eu/en/copyright-k…

The keynote speech was followed by a panel discussion with women entrepreneurs from @aepa1 combining perspectives from academia, business leadership and entrepreneurship.

Today, the EUIPO hosted an International Women’s Day conference on women and innovation, featuring a keynote by Mercedes Delgado. The event fostered dialogue on inclusion, equal opportunities and women’s participation in innovation and leadership.

The EUIPO Headquarters lit up in purple yesterday to mark International Women’s Day #IWD2026. We honoured the key contributions that women continue to make to the world of innovation and intellectual property.

Progress is built on women. Across design and every profession, women have led change, often being the first. Hella Jongerius is one of them, shaping how we live with objects, spaces and materials. This 8 March, we honour the shoulders that sustain progress. #IWD #March8

During #IWD2026 week, more than 80 IP offices worldwide (including EUIPO and @WIPO) reaffirm their commitment to a more inclusive IP systems for all women and girls. 🔗 Read the joint message: euipo.europa.eu/en/news/intern… #WomenAndIP

Silvana Herrera, Ingenias LATAM Award winner, invented a sensory band for visually impaired people. At the IP Alliance Young Leadership Programme, she spoke about courage and persistence. Women represent just 18.2% of inventors in international patent applications (WIPI 2026).