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Advanced Refrigerants in Heat Pumps

These heat pump systems use natural CO₂ as a refrigerant. Unlike older systems that rely on synthetic chemicals with a high climate impact, CO₂ has a global warming impact close to zero and does not damage the ozone layer. That makes it a safer and cleaner alternative, without sacrificing...

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Advanced Refrigerants in Heat Pumps

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The EU SME Fund opens again on Monday February 2nd

The EU SME Fund opens again on Monday February 2nd

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The UPC Court of Appeal Clarifies the Test for Inventive Step

The UPC Court of Appeal Clarifies the Test for Inventive Step

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G1/24 in practive: claims first, context matters

G1/24 in practive: claims first, context matters

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PEF, a plant based alternative to PET

PEF, a plant based alternative to PET

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Can the EU turn quantum scientific excellence into global market leadership?

Can the EU turn quantum scientific excellence into global market leadership?

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The invisible decade behind medical breakthroughs

The invisible decade behind medical breakthroughs

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Milestones that matter

Milestones that matter

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Open innovation: With or without a patent?

Open innovation: With or without a patent?

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US-style dependencies vs. EPO reality: lessons from T 1164/23

US-style dependencies vs. EPO reality: lessons from T 1164/23

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Put FTO on your EIC Accelerator checklist

Put FTO on your EIC Accelerator checklist

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Avoid conflict. Keep momentum

Avoid conflict. Keep momentum

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Hybrid electric ships: A practical win

Hybrid electric ships: A practical win

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A buyer-proof patent portfolio

A buyer-proof patent portfolio

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The EPO search report isn't the enemy

The EPO search report isn't the enemy

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Green steel is no longer a concept

Green steel is no longer a concept

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Design smarter, waste less

Design smarter, waste less

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Mastering the rules: How EPO rigidity becomes an asset

Mastering the rules: How EPO rigidity becomes an asset

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Aligning patents with fiscal incentives

Aligning patents with fiscal incentives

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Is your invention different? Prove it to yourself first!

Is your invention different? Prove it to yourself first!

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Rethinking the Roof

Rethinking the Roof

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No product yet? All the more reason to protect it

No product yet? All the more reason to protect it

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Where does your    63 kg of plastic waste go?

Where does your    63 kg of plastic waste go?

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Drafting the description is now as critical as drafting the claims

Drafting the description is now as critical as drafting the claims

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The most interesting job you never considered

The most interesting job you never considered

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EP Patent prosecution starts before you file in the US

EP Patent prosecution starts before you file in the US

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If your patent were a pitch, would you invest?

If your patent were a pitch, would you invest?

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Plastic waste management: Beyond the headlines

Plastic waste management: Beyond the headlines

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Why two perspectives are better than one

Why two perspectives are better than one

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Share your story, keep your key assets well-guarded

Share your story, keep your key assets well-guarded

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From promise to progress in food tech

From promise to progress in food tech

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A best practice in big pharma, not common in start-ups

A best practice in big pharma, not common in start-ups

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Not all biotech IP is Equal

Not all biotech IP is Equal

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Many companies are looking for solutions to lower their energy consumption.

Many companies are looking for solutions to lower their energy consumption.

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Innovation often comes from unexpected places.

Innovation often comes from unexpected places.

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Securing Investor Confidence

Securing Investor Confidence

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The future of AgriTech is now hitting the market

The future of AgriTech is now hitting the market

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Survival of patents after bankruptcy

Survival of patents after bankruptcy

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The Rise of Dairy-Free Cheese

The Rise of Dairy-Free Cheese

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Patent infringement

Patent infringement

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A strong patent can withstand opposition and become a key asset in conquering the market

A strong patent can withstand opposition and become a key asset in conquering the market

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Future of Alternative proteins

Future of Alternative proteins

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The business of recycling e-waste

The business of recycling e-waste

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Turn bold ideas into real-world solutions

Turn bold ideas into real-world solutions

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Leaders in Food Call for Action

Leaders in Food Call for Action

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Representation Restrictions at UPC

Representation Restrictions at UPC

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Overcoming European Patent Hurdles

Overcoming European Patent Hurdles

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Top 5 ways to boost plastic recycling practices

Top 5 ways to boost plastic recycling practices

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Adaptability and preparation are the cornerstones of triumph in both the Olympic triathlon and patent law.

Adaptability and preparation are the cornerstones of triumph in both the Olympic triathlon and patent law.

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Top 4 trends in motorcycle electrification:

Top 4 trends in motorcycle electrification:

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Patents are vital for EU cleantech companies

Patents are vital for EU cleantech companies

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Low-carbon energy technologies stand out as the predominant cleantech sector in patenting:

Low-carbon energy technologies stand out as the predominant cleantech sector in patenting:

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