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PONS IP leads the ranking of Spanish applicants for trademarks in 2025, according to Cinco Días

In 2025, PONS IP consolidated its leading position in the Spanish intellectual property market by topping the ranking of the largest Spanish companies in the sector in terms of the volume of trademark applications published by the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). With a portfolio combining … Read more

China approves its five-year plan: towards leadership based on technological mastery and intellectual property

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) recently held in Barcelona has once again demonstrated the growing influence of China in the global technology arena. Beyond the traditional focus on connectivity, the event highlighted areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technologies and new network architectures. The influence of large Chinese companies among the most visible exhibitors … Read more

A revolution in Patents on Software Developments? UK Supreme Court Aligns with Europe

Recently, the world of intellectual property has witnessed one of the most momentous decisions of the last decade in the United Kingdom. The Supreme Court’s judgment in the case of Emotional Perception AI Limited v. Comptroller General of Patents has marked the end of an era, abandoning the Aerotel test for the patentability of computer-implemented … Read more

Innovation is not enough: The challenge of managing Intellectual Property in Colombia

Intellectual property (IP) has become a structural component of knowledge-based economies. In Colombia, its evolution in recent years reflects a dual phenomenon: on the one hand, sustained growth in the use of protection tools—especially distinctive signs—and, on the other, persistent gaps in the strategic appropriation of intangible assets, particularly in terms of patents and business … Read more

Buffett’s most valuable legacy: lasting competitive advantages

Boards of directors often focus on innovation, growth and competitive advantage. Much less attention is paid to Intellectual Property, or IP. And yet, it is abundantly clear that IP has a significant economic impact and is key to strategic positioning. According to data from the recent publication by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the … Read more

The invisible structure of technology transfer

From innovation to return: recommendations for structuring technologies and generating sustainable value. Technology transfer is often described as the final stage of innovation: the moment when knowledge reaches the market. However, when reduced to that image, the essential is lost sight of. Experience shows that transfer is not simply the circulation of an intangible asset. … Read more

Nuria Marcos, among the “100 Leading Women in the Legal Sector 2026”.

Nuria Marcos, General Manager of PONS IP, has been included in the fourth edition of the ranking “100 Leading Women in the Legal Sector 2026”, promoted by Todojuristas.com. The publication, released to coincide with the week of International Women’s Day, highlights careers that inspire new generations of legal professionals, emphasising the diversity of roles within … Read more

PONS Business School and ISDE launch the 1st Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Technological Innovation in Barcelona

PONS Business School and the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE, Higher Institute of Law and Economics), in collaboration with ACCIÓ, the Government of Catalonia’s agency for business competitiveness, have presented the first edition of the Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Technological Innovation in Barcelona. This postgraduate programme is designed for students and … Read more

More than 675 patent families in social robotics in five years, the largest growth in two decades

PONS IP, within the framework of the Scale Lab project and in collaboration with EDIH Madrid Region 2.0, presented the new ‘Catalogue of Technological Offerings in Useful Robotics, Social Robotics and Artificial Intelligence’ at the Fundación PONS headquarters. In doing so, it also confirmed that industrial property activity in social robotics has registered more than … Read more

Standard essential patents (SEPs): a new board for the global geostrategic game

Standard essential patents (SEPs) are patents that protect technologies that are indispensable for implementing a technical standard. If a manufacturer wants to comply with the standard —for example 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, video codecs or V2X in automobiles— it cannot “design around” those patents without failing to comply. Essentiality arises within standardisation bodies (SSOs/SDOs) —ETSI, … Read more

Protocol for Rapid Action Service for MWC 2026: how we protect your IP rights

The Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC), to be held in Barcelona from 2-5 March 2026, will once again bring together the world’s leading technology and telecommunications companies in an environment of innovation, product launches and strong media and commercial exposure. Once again this year, the protection of intellectual property assets will be of decisive importance. … Read more

PONS IP joins AseBio to turn intellectual property into a competitive advantage for the biotech industry

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, partners with joins AseBio, the leading association for the biotechnology sector in Spain. With this membership, the company reinforces its commitment to an ecosystem that consolidates its economic weight and international projection: according to data from the latest AseBio Report, the activity of biotechnology companies … Read more

New implementation of the EPO PACE programme starting 1 February 2026

On 1 February 2026, the revision of the PACE programme (Programme for Accelerated Prosecution of European Patent Applications) of the European Patent Office (EPO) entered into force. This update, announced in the Notice from the Official Journal of December 2025 (OJ EPO 2025, A69), introduces a major structural change in the acceleration of the European … Read more

PONS IP strengthens its leadership with three WTR 1000 ranking awards

PONS IP, a global intellectual property consulting firm, has once again consolidated its position as a leader in the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000), which in its 2026 edition highlighted both its corporate excellence in the areas of strategy, registration and litigation, as well as the performance of three of its professionals in Spain … Read more

When a trademark becomes generic: causes and risks

Trademarks not only identify goods and services, but also represent a commercial value and a promise of quality for consumers, since their essential function is to indicate the business origin of a good or service, allowing consumers to identify the company from which they are purchasing and to distinguish it from other identical or similar … Read more

PONS IP brings on Eusebio Yribarren Muñoz as new Chief Information Officer

PONS IP, a global intellectual property consulting firm, has announced that it is bringing on Eusebio Yribarren Muñoz as Chief Information Officer (CIO) with the mission of leading the company’s digital transformation from the Information Technology Department and strengthening the application of technology across all processes. With more than 30 years of experience in the … Read more

New exclusivity up to 11 years for medicines in the EU: implications from a patent perspective

Last December, the Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the “Pharma package”, which is an updated set of rules that aims to safely, justly, efficiently, affordably and fairly improve patient access to drugs, reduce regulatory burden and, lastly, strengthen competitiveness in the European pharmaceutical industry in relation to other regions outside the … Read more

Quantum computing is still an opportunity for Europe. Do we want to play this game?

Knowledge of quantum physics is not necessary in order to harness its potential over the coming years. The new Internet and artificial intelligence will be based on quantum computing to gain efficiency and allow scalability. These three technologies come together under the concept WAIQ (Web3, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum). The seminar that I, and other … Read more

Two PONS IP Professionals join strategic INTA Committees

PONS IP, a global consultancy in Industrial and Intellectual Property, announces the appointment of Isabel Cortés, Director of Institutional Projects, to the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Famous and Well‑Known Marks Committee, and Guillermo Criado, Director of International Business Development, to the INTA Bulletins Correspondents Pool. Both appointments, effective from 1 January 2026, represent a direct … Read more

Protecting assets in the cyber jungle

Industrial espionage is something that has been happening for the longest time. Companies spying on other companies, States trying to obtain technology from companies in adversary countries, criminals attempting to obtain valuable information to send it to the highest bidder… This scenario is becoming increasingly complicated by the growing number of players on an international … Read more

PONS IP participates in the new EDIH Madrid Region 2.0 call to promote digital transformation with AI

The Community of Madrid announced the launch of the new edition of the European Digital Innovation Hubs Programme, EDIH Madrid Region 2.0, which will position Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the focal point for accelerating the digitisation of public entities and companies.  This initiative, co-financed by the European Commission until 2028, aims to facilitate access to … Read more

Industrial property and technological sovereignty at a geo-economic crossroad

In a polarised world, where trade and technology tensions between large powers shape new international balances, industrial property —patents, utility model, industrial designs— is emerging as a strategic vector for technological sovereignty. The report prepared by Cotec entitled “Technological sovereignty: the strategic role of Industrial and Intellectual property” provided an in-depth assessment and a road … Read more

PONS IP intensifies its international agenda in the second half of 2025

After a first half of the year marked by a prominent presence in the main international forums, PONS IP has kept up the momentum during the second half of the year with its participation in several of the main meetings that have brought together Intellectual Property leaders in America, Europe and Asia. Under the leadership … Read more

Merry Christmas and Happy 2026

Every day of the Advent season reminds us that time is measured by moments. These moments become memories and traditions that define our history year after year. Behind each memory there lies objects, tunes and creations that conjure the magic of Christmas, the people and emotions that we share. This year, we would like to … Read more

Intellectual property, the driving force behind innovation and strategic sovereignty in the presentation of the 2025 Innovation Yearbook

The presentation of InnovaSpain’s 2025 Innovation Yearbook, in an edition sponsored by PONS IP, brought together the leading voices of the Spanish innovation ecosystem in Madrid for a conference that focused on strategic sovereignty and the key role of intellectual property as drivers of the future. The event, which has already become a benchmark, served … Read more

PONS IP joins COTEC’s Working Group on Security, Defence and Innovation

PONS IP, a global intellectual property consulting firm, is participating in the new Working Group on Security, Defence and Innovation promoted by the COTEC Knowledge Foundation. This forum, coordinated by SAPA, was created with the aim of analysing how investment in innovation in these areas can strengthen technological sovereignty and generate a strategic impact on … Read more

The value of origin: a unique opportunity for craft and industrial products

In an increasingly technological world, preparing craft and traditional products is especially valuable and relevant for those aiming to find authenticity. Furthermore, industrial products seek to differentiate themselves through innovation, sustainability and certifications that guarantee quality and origin, turning them into strategic allies for sectors competing in global markets. It is within this context that … Read more

PONS IP strengthens its commitment to industrial property at ANDEMA’s 3rd European Forum on Industrial Property

From the 26th to the 28th of November, Barcelona became the European epicentre of Industrial Property for the 3rd European Forum on Industrial Property held by ANDEMA (Association for the Defence of Brands), with the support of The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM), Barcelona City Council and ACCIÓ, among other private sector partners.  This … Read more

Between inspiration and infringement: the legal challenge of generative AI

Sofía Ruiz de la Viuda, Intellectual Property, AI, and Software Consultant at PONS IP We all remember the 2D “drawing” depictions that emerged before the summer, where by providing a photo to the ChatGPT image generator, it turned us into a version of ourselves that could have come straight out of a traditional Studio Ghibli … Read more

Some never doubted: the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics vindicates industrial property as the driving force behind progress

The Nobel Prize awarded to Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt emphasises the link between innovation, growth and protection of ideas. A few days ago, the Bank of Sweden announced that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was being awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt “for having explained innovation-driven economic growth”. Based on different … Read more

Intellectual property in agri-food, competitive leverage in a leading sector in Europe

PONS IP, a global intellectual property consulting firm, together with BIOVEGEN, the Technology Platform for Plant Biotechnology, held a conference entitled “The strategic value of IP in technology transactions in the agri-food sector,” which brought together more than 70 professionals from the agri-food, investment and innovation ecosystem at the PONS Foundation headquarters in Madrid.  The … Read more

PONS IP strengthens the internationalisation of Colombian software alongside FEDESOFT in Madrid

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in strategic intellectual property management, and FEDESOFT, the Colombian Federation of Software and Related Information Technology Industries, held a working session for Latin American entrepreneurs as part of the “Softlanding in Spain” programme, an initiative aimed at facilitating the international expansion of Colombian technology companies into the European … Read more

Nuria Marcos: “There is an urgent need to promote policies that encourage the protection of innovation”

At PONS IP, Nuria Marcos is leading a quiet revolution: turning the protection of trademarks, patents and ideas into the driving force that will position Spain at the forefront of the digital economy and artificial intelligence. As General Manager of PONS IP, Nuria Marcos is leading the transformation of this global consulting firm specialising in … Read more

IP Due Diligence: Strategic guarantee of protection and profitability

With 3.46 million patent applications filed worldwide in 2024, innovation has become the driving force behind competitive differentiation for companies. In this context, patents have become one of the most valuable intangible assets within organisations. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) IP Facts & Figures 2024 report, 17.8 million patents were in force … Read more

PONS Business School reinforces its leadership in training with the 20th edition of the Master’s Programme in Intellectual Property and Technological Innovation

The 20th edition of the Master’s Programme in Intellectual Property and Technological Innovation, promoted by PONS Business School in collaboration with ISDE, has begun the 2025-2026 academic year with a notable international presence. The programme brings together 34 students from Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Argentina and Spain, and now has 400 graduates … Read more

PONS IP reinforces its commitment to biotech innovation after attending BIOSPAIN 2025

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, attended BIOSPAIN once again this year, the leading international biotechnology event in Spain and one of the most important in Europe, held from 7 to 9 October at Fira de Barcelona. This year’s edition surpassed the record figures of 2023, bringing together more than 2,000 … Read more

PONS IP consolidates its leadership with two new additions to the management team of the Trademarks & Brand Intelligence Department

Pablo López Ronda joins the consulting firm as Area Director, while Ana Teresa Barreto will take on the role of Assistant Director of Trademarks & Brand Intelligence at PONS IP. PONS IP, a leading global consulting firm in intellectual property services, consolidates its leadership position in the sector with the appointment of Pablo López Ronda … Read more

From idea to impact: Intellectual Property for SPIN-OFFS

In the global innovation ecosystem, where transforming knowledge into high-value solutions is a priority, spin-offs are positioned as a key instrument for driving science- and technology-based economies. These entities, which arise from universities, research centres or companies, play a strategic role by converting research results or internal developments into marketable products and services. Intellectual property … Read more

Luis Ignacio Vicente and Guillermo Criado, among the 300 global leaders in IP strategy

Luis Ignacio Vicente, Strategic Advisor, and Guillermo Criado, Director of International Business Development at PONS IP, have been recognised for the second consecutive year in the prestigious international ranking IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025, compiled by the prestigious publication Intellectual Asset Management (IAM). The IAM Strategy 300 is the only global … Read more

PONS IP consolidates Harvard’s “WAIQ” model as an international benchmark in technological innovation

From a specialised course to a global think tank with a Spanish spirit. The third edition of the forum “Web3, AI and Quantum Computing (WAIQ): Challenges and Opportunities for Innovators, Legal Professionals and Other Curious Minds”, held this week at Harvard Law School and the Harvard Innovation Lab in Boston, marked a turning point in … Read more

Europe publishes the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice: Key details and initial implications

The new General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Code of Practice marks a turning point in the effective implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) in the European Union. After months of speculation about the implementation timeline and feasibility of the planned measures, the publication of this document by the European Commission is a key step in … Read more

Investment in intangible assets grows four times faster than tangible investment and consolidates itself as a driving force behind the global economy

“World Intangible Investment Highlights 2025”, the latest report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), confirms a structural shift in the global economy: since 2008, investment in intangible assets, such as software, R&D, brands and data, has grown almost four times faster than investment in physical assets. The United States leads in absolute terms, with … Read more

PONS IP achieves the highest rating in Trademarks and consolidates its position in Patents in the IP Stars 2025 Ranking

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), a leading global publication in the area of intellectual property, published the results of its IP Stars 2025 ranking, once again recognising PONS IP as one of the top firms in Spain. In this edition, our firm achieved the highest rating–Tier 1–in the Trademark category, as well as maintained its prominent … Read more

PONS IP strengthens its global leadership with a prominent presence at the main international events in the first half of 2025

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, has taken stock of the first half of 2025, which was packed with an intense schedule of activities at the main international professional forums and meetings in the sector. The team from the PONS IP International Department participated directly in nine international meetings held in … Read more

Biotechnology, a driver of economic growth, skilled employment and leadership in intellectual property

Fundación PONS hosted a new edition of the Innovators Forum this morning under the slogan “Biotechnological Innovation: Science with Impact”. The meeting, organised by PONS IP in collaboration with ASEBIO, is part of the activities of the European Scale Lab project, funded by the European Community through the Community of Madrid, and brought together nearly … Read more

Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: Allies or adversaries?

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative scope is transforming the way cultural and artistic content is envisaged, produced and distributed. From music and literature to film and visual arts, AI-based tools have opened up new possibilities, but also entail significant copyright challenges. The emergence of AI in the creative sector has marked … Read more

Intellectual property, a strategic pillar of the new entrepreneurial Europe

By Luis Ignacio Vicente, Strategic Counsel at PONS IP A few days ago, the European Commission published its strategy to make the European Union the best place in the world to create, scale up and consolidate technology companies. This document is aligned with the diagnosis and recommendations contained in the reports on this subject coordinated … Read more

PONS IP promotes its international agenda after INTA 2025, the largest global trademark event after the pandemic

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property services, has given a positive assessment following the official closing of the INTA 2025 Annual Meeting, held in San Diego (California), which has established itself as the leading global forum for professionals in the field of trademarks and intellectual property. With more than 10,000 attendees … Read more

Palencia is driving innovation and technological development with the first edition of Innovaday

The city of Palencia has become the epicentre of innovation and technological development with the first edition of Innovaday, a key event for promoting digitisation and technological transformation in the province. More than 100 professionals from the business and technology sectors gathered today at the Teatro Principal in Palencia to share knowledge, experiences and explore … Read more

PONS IP participates in the Metaworld Congress 2025 with a call for strategic management of intangible assets

La Nave in Madrid hosted a new edition of the Metaworld Congress this week, one of the leading events on innovation and technology in Spain. Nuria Marcos, General Manager of PONS IP, participated as a speaker in the round table discussion focused on the legal challenges of the new digital economy. Over two days, the … Read more

PONS IP reinforces its global leadership at INTA San Diego 2025

PONS IP consolidates its role as an international leader in the field of intellectual property asset management with its prominent participation in the upcoming INTA 2025 Annual Meeting to be held from 17 to 21 May in San Diego, California. This meeting, considered the most important global event for trademark and intellectual property professionals, will … Read more

PONS IP analyses the impact of AI on music and copyright on World Intellectual Property Day

Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April, the intellectual property consulting firm PONS IP has brought together professionals from the legal sector, the music industry and the arts at its foundation headquarters to address the challenges posed by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the protection of copyright in music. According to … Read more

European patents 2024: ICT and AI set the pace for innovation

The European Patent Office (EPO) recently published its traditional annual patent index showing European patent statistics for 2024. It is interesting to make an exhaustive analysis of these data, which are an indisputable indicator of the state and evolution of innovative activity, not only from Europe, but from the rest of the world. These statistics … Read more

Scale Lab, the first programme from PONS IP to boost the growth of innovative SMEs and start-ups in the Community of Madrid, is created

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property services, has announced the launch, together with the Community of Madrid (CM), of Scale Lab, an accompaniment programme aimed at promoting the growth and competitiveness of the more than 2,500 technology startups identified in the region, thus creating an environment conducive to scaling up their … Read more

PONS IP, new member of the DigitalES association

PONS IP joins as a member of DigitalES, the Spanish Association for Digitalisation, which brings together the main companies in the telecommunications, technology and digital innovation sector in Spain. From DigitalES, the consultancy firm will promote the role of industrial property as a lever towards the shared objective of advancing the digital transformation of the … Read more

PONS IP strengthens its commitment to innovation and Industrial Property at Transfiere 2025

Málaga has once again become the epicentre of innovation with the celebration of the 14th edition of Feria Transfiere, the main forum for knowledge and technology transfer in Spain. With more than 500 participating companies and institutions as well as representatives from over 40 countries, the event has become a firm fixture in the R&D&I … Read more

Transforming research into innovation through IP

Globalisation and digitalisation are changing economic and social dynamics, thus positioning knowledge and technology transfer as the key tool for promoting innovation. Ensuring that research projects and technological developments materialise and can have a real impact is essential. Knowledge and technology transfer is a multi-directional collaborative process where knowledge generation centres, experts and scientists increase … Read more

PONS IP participates in the 2nd International Congress on Intellectual Property and Advertising in Fashion and Cosmetics

The protection of Intellectual Property (IP) has become a strategic pillar for the fashion and cosmetics sector. This was reflected at the 2nd International Congress on Intellectual Property and Advertising in Fashion and Cosmetics, held on 7 March, where PONS IP participated in a round table discussion that brought together leading legal experts from the … Read more

A look at the policy on Artificial Intelligence CONPES 4144 and Intellectual Property

With the issuance of CONPES 4144 of 14 February 2025, it cannot be denied that the National Council for Economic and Social Policy has successfully carried out in-depth research, well supported by studies on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in different national spheres, and that on this basis it has formulated the National Artificial … Read more

“Intellectual Property Case Law”, a new web section on the analysis of cases and judgements at PONS IP

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in Intellectual Property, has announced the launch of a new section on its website, called “Intellectual Property Case Law”. This section is a space for reflection and analysis of some of the key national and international judgements related to the areas of practice in trademarks, designs, patents, new … Read more

Design as a pillar for innovation: creativity, protection and the future

Design not only defines the appearance of a product, but also shapes the user’s experience and strengthens business competitiveness. The protection of design, the construction of a brand identity and the importance of registration as a key tool for differentiation were the focus of “Design: Creation, Strategy and Regulation”, an event organised by PONS IP … Read more

What if the AI bottleneck is not compute power, but data?

By Luis Ignacio Vicente, Strategic Counsel at PONS IP and Begoña Otero, Legal Expert & Knowledge Architect, Affiliated Research Fellow Max Planck Institute for Innovation & Competition. Research Fellow TheGovLab. In today’s dizzying scene, where artificial intelligence and digitisation are developing at great speed, global dynamics are marked by competitive strategies and disruptive technological development. … Read more

Light and shadows on a long road ahead: SPTO’s 2024 balance sheet

By Ana Herrera, Director of Patents, Technological Development and Innovation, and Luis Ignacio Vicente, Strategic Advisor at PONS IP The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO) has recently published its provisional statistics for the year 2024 on the filing of patent applications, utility models, designs and supplementary protection certificates, among others. According to this published … Read more

Fast Action Service Protocol for MWC 2025: Making the protection of our Intellectual Property rights effective

The Mobile World Congress (MWC), the most important global event in the mobile telephony and communications sector, will take place in Barcelona this year from 3 to 6 March 2025. In view of the importance and volume of technological innovations to be presented, the Commercial Section of the Court of First Instance of Barcelona and … Read more

Four honours for PONS IP in the WTR 1000 ranking

PONS IP once again stands out in the 2024 edition of the WTR 1000 -World’s Leading Trademark Professionals-, the main ranking of reference in the industrial property sector worldwide. Every year, this prestigious list recognises the leading companies and their top professionals in this field in the world’s most relevant markets. In this latest edition, … Read more

Everything you need to know about prohibited AI practices and literacy requirements at your company

Although Regulation EU 2024/1689 on Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter RAI, or the Regulation) will generally enter into effect on 2 August 2026, we must mark several key dates on the calendar that affect the applicability of certain obligations. One of those “save-the-dates” will arrive in a few days, specifically on 2 February. In accordance with Art. … Read more

Rebranding and intellectual property: Going beyond design

Revitalising a trademark in the market through rebranding is an effective marketing strategy. Cases such as Instagram, YouTube, Burger King, Apple, and others have been able to efficiently navigate these transitions. To ensure long-term viability, however, it is important to execute this transition together with a solid strategy or legal assistance, especially in the trademark … Read more

Purpose, Innovation and Intellectual Property, the three cornerstones of business

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, held a conference at the headquarters of the PONS Foundation where innovation, purpose and intellectual property were the main protagonists thanks to the participation of three of the leading Spanish companies in this field: Fractus, Matteco and Veganic Nature.  Luis Ignacio Vicente, Strategic Advisor at … Read more

Counterfeits. The invisible cost of trademarks

Today, globalisation has a profound impact on the mass consumption of products and the immediacy with which consumers want to access them. Global access to international markets and the great boom in e-commerce have enabled products and trademarks from different countries to reach new markets, creating new development opportunities for trademarks, but also a favourable … Read more

PONS IP, a global leader in EU trademark registration in 2024

In a challenging and increasingly competitive context, PONS IP has demonstrated its strength as a leading company in the intellectual property services sector both in Spain and among European Union countries for yet another year. According to European Trademark Office (EUIPO) publications from 1996 to 2024, our intellectual property consulting firm holds the top spot … Read more

When reality spoils a good headline.

In 2022, the year ChatGPT was launched, “artificial intelligence” was Fundeu’s term of the year.  Attention, because in 2023 the word of the year was “polarisation”. Well, a sort of amalgam of the two is what we have observed in the reactions – some angry, some celebratory – to the judgement issued by the New … Read more

PONS IP adds two new Intellectual Property Agents to its team of professionals

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in Intellectual Property, has added two new Intellectual Property Agents to its team of professionals specialising in IP. The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO), with the support of the Official Association of Intellectual Property Agents (COAPI), have awarded Qualification Certificates to carry out the professional activity of … Read more

New regulation, adapting to technological advances and making it easier to define your design in the digital environment. The reformed EU design regulation is published.

The EU design legislative reform package has just been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, affecting both the Community Design Regulation and the Directive on the legal protection of designs. After more than 20 years without significant changes to the current regulation, a number of new features have been introduced with the … Read more

The SPIRS project culminates three years of work to boost the EU’s technological sovereignty in microelectronics and cybersecurity.

PONS IP, a leading intellectual property consulting firm, has participated in the final review meeting of the SPIRS project at the CSIC headquarters in Brussels, an event that marked the successful culmination of this ambitious initiative that began three years ago. Leaders of the different work packages participated in the meeting, which ended with excellent … Read more

PONS IP receives the visit of leading Chinese IP delegations and organisations

Our intellectual property consulting firm has been visited this week by various representatives of the Chinese business ecosystem and professionals with responsibility in the field of intellectual property in the leading regions of the Asian giant. At the headquarters of our Fundación PONS, representatives of PONS IP gave a practical workshop with the aim of … Read more

Biotechnology patents: incentive for research and development.

Today, biotechnology is presented as an incentive for development and research, applying innovative solutions that transform and improve the quality of life through the integration of advanced technologies. Positioning itself as one of the main fields for research and development, biotechnology becomes an opportunity for research centres, companies and investors, whose objective and main challenge … Read more

Innovation and Intellectual Property: A drive for inclusion in a diverse world.

In defining the process of inclusion, UNESCO[1] emphasises that it seeks to ensure that we all have equal opportunities to participate and contribute to our communities, regardless of our individual or social characteristics. With globalisation, the imperative of equal opportunities and universal access to services is gaining momentum. Innovation and Intellectual Property emerge here as … Read more

Legal branding. The perfect MATCH for your brand strategy.

In a “fragmented” market, with increasingly similar products and services, differentiating yourself from the competition and standing out in the market is the goal of any organisation. The consumer’s perception of the quality of products or services, their reliability and trust in a business is crucial for success. For this reason, the trademark is one … Read more

PONS IP boosts its global agenda

PONS IP, the global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, has boosted its international agenda during the second half of the year by participating in four high-level meetings in Europe, Asia and the United States in which it has highlighted the importance of intangible assets derived from new technologies and Artificial Intelligence. Luis Ignacio Vicente, … Read more

The Branding Observatory returns to Barcelona to discuss brand collaborations

The event brought together marketing and branding experts to explore how brand collaborations can drive growth and relevance in a constantly evolving market. Telefónica’s Diagonal One Tower hosted a new edition of the Branding Observatory, a benchmark event for marketing and branding professionals. This event is organised annually by the Asociación de Marketing de España … Read more

The 19th edition of the Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Technological Innovation gets underway

With a new focus and centred on technological innovation, the master’s degree offers content and teachers at the forefront of market demands. PONS Escuela de Negocios, together with the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) (Higher Institute of Law and Economics), has inaugurated the 19th edition of the Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Technological … Read more

PONS IP turns intangible assets into the focus at StartUp OLÉ in Salamanca

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, participated as a guest consulting firm at StartUp Olé, a leading event in Spain for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, innovation and venture capital. This event celebrated its eleventh edition, bringing together more than 150 investors, 700 speakers and more than 3,000 professionals who established Salamanca as … Read more

Manuel Campanero, new director at PONS IP in Andalusia

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in Industrial and Intellectual Property, has appointed Manuel Campanero Carrasco as the new PONS IP area director in Andalusia. Campanero is joining the PONS IP team in order to reinforce the consulting firm’s positioning in the Andalusia region and broaden its areas of operation. With over 14 years … Read more

Discover the key points of the new regulation on designs

Everything you need to know to protect your designs in 2025 The Council and the European Parliament have amended the regulation on protecting designs in order to modernise the legislation, make registration easier and harmonise the national and European Union rules and procedures. The new regulation, which will be applicable throughout the entire EU, is … Read more

The 12th edition of the Branding Observatory puts the spotlight on the importance of brand collaboration

180 experts in the marketing and branding field attended the event to explore how brand collaborations can boost growth and relevance in a constantly evolving market. The Branding Observatory celebrated its 12th edition in Madrid, strengthening its position as a leading event for marketing and branding professionals. This event is organised annually by the Spanish … Read more

NIVEA: When the reputation is “exceptionally high”

The Canadian company Dilmont Inc. filed for EU trademark No. 18 062 146 MUSHER’ S SECRETS on 9 May 2019, seeking registration for the following goods in Class 3: Non-medicated grooming preparations for protection of dog paws, namely, non-medicated gel, and consists of the following graphical representation: Opposition was filed against that application by the … Read more

The Regulation on AI in the EU is here- are we ready?

Six months after its approval on 21 May by the “European trilogue” (Parliament, Council and Commission), the Regulation on Artificial Intelligence entered into force on 1 August. It is no coincidence that this issue has given rise to one of the most complicated negotiations in the European Commission in living memory. Those of us who … Read more

PONS IP consolidates its growth in Latin America with the expansion and consolidation of its team in Colombia

PONS IP Colombia, the Bogotá-based office of the global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, continues its growth strategy with the announcement of two internal promotions, Nicolás Carvajal and Andrea Díaz, along with the announcement of the incorporation of lawyers Stephanie Ortiz and Marcela López, to reinforce the PONS IP team in the Andean country. … Read more

PONS IP, with Ukrainian startups to improve their competitiveness and international positioning

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, has joined the Seeds of Bravery project, a European Union initiative within the framework of the European Council’s support to assist Ukrainian technology startups. The project, with a budget of €20 million, aims to promote the technology industry by supporting innovation that benefits end users … Read more

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OPEN INNOVATION: THE KEY ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Businesses are constantly looking for new ideas and solutions to stay competitive in the marketplace, and innovation has become the engine that drives economic growth and social transformation. However, protecting the way these ideas are realised while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing poses an interesting challenge: the coexistence between intellectual property (IP) and open innovation. … Read more

PONS IP becomes an affiliate member of the Colombian-Chinese Chamber to boost the internationalisation of its companies through intellectual property

PONS IP Colombia, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, became an affiliate member of the Colombian-Chinese Chamber of Investment and Commerce, the non-profit binational organisation whose main objective is to promote trade and business relations between Colombia and the People’s Republic of China. Through this membership, PONS IP Colombia strengthens its presence as … Read more

Luis Ignacio Vicente and Guillermo Criado shine as global leaders in intangible asset management at the 2024 edition of the World’s Leading IP Strategists

Luis Ignacio Vicente, Strategic Advisor, and Guillermo Criado, Director of International Business Development, have been included among the three hundred most influential professionals in the world in IAM’s Strategy 300 Global Leaders. Since 2009, this prestigious ranking has been choosing the main leaders of companies from the private sector, as well as from consulting and … Read more

H2TRAIN, the largest project funded under the European Chips Act for the application of digital technologies in smart sports and health care, has been launched with the participation of PONS IP

PONS IP, a global consulting firm specialising in intellectual property, is participating in H2TRAIN, the largest project funded under the European Chips Act, with 24 million Euros. The consortium consists of 35 public and private institutions, SMEs and large companies from six EU Member States (Austria, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Italy, Poland), where Spain is … Read more

IAM Patent 1000 highlights “the unwavering dedication of the PONS IP team” in 2024

The PONS IP team has been included, for yet another year, among the leading IP consultants in the IAM Patent 1000 2024 – The World´s Leading Patent Professionals, the annual benchmark magazine for professionals in the sector. The ranking, based on analysis and interviews with both clients and companies in the sector, considers that “given … Read more

PONS IP strengthens its position among the best consulting firms in the Leaders League’s “Best Law Firms & IP Agencies”

Leaders League, an international rating, market research and ranking agency originating in France, has published its 2024 ranking of the best intellectual property law firms, agencies and consulting firms in Spain. The ranking is based on data from 2023 and also considers the most outstanding professionals in each of the areas related to intangible asset … Read more

PONS IP confirms its position as a benchmark in patent management

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), a reference worldwide publication in the field of intellectual property, has recently published the 2024 edition of its prestigious IP Stars ranking with a list of the leading firms in patent prosecution. The ranking recognises the best IP management firms. Thanks to the work of our Patent Department, led by Ana … Read more

A myriad of Sui generis rights in the agricultural sector

Observation in the agricultural environment has always been a relevant aspect for those involved in modelling plant growth and development. In the agricultural sector, the reward for the great efforts of farm owners does not usually translate into high numbers that encourage current farmers and motivate young people to invest and commit to this primary … Read more