AI and Intellectual Property: Who Owns Rights to AI-Generated Content?
Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly become an integral part of modern business operations. Companies across virtually every sector now use…
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Intellectual property protection blog
Expert articles on trademarks, patents, copyright and legal protection for business — practical advice and analysis of current cases.
Trademark Protection on Marketplaces: Amazon, Allegro, Etsy and Beyond
Cross-border e-commerce has transformed the way businesses reach customers. Today, even small brands can sell products globally through marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, Allegro, eBay, Walmart Marketplace, and numerous niche…
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How to Protect Packaging Design in the Digital Age
Introduction Product packaging no longer exists only on a retail shelf. The same package may appear in an Amazon listing,…
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Parallel Imports and Customs Detentions: How Importers Can Respond to IP Holder Claims
When branded goods are detained by customs, the commercial impact can be immediate. Storage costs start accumulating. Demurrage and transport…
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IP Audit for Investors: How Brand Rights, Patents and Technology Increase Company Value
Many founders think about intellectual property only when they need to register a trademark, file a patent application or respond…
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EU Trademark Registration: How International Businesses Can Protect Their Brand Strategically
EU trademark registration is often viewed as a straightforward administrative step: choose a brand name, file an application, pay the…
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The Battle for Form: 3D Trademarks vs Industrial Designs
Introduction In modern business, a product’s form has ceased to be merely an element of design—it has become a полноценный…
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Innovation, IP Protection, and Success: 2025 Recap and Holiday Greetings from SION IP
Dear clients, partners, and colleagues! The end of the year is always a perfect time to look back on our…
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Why Your Business Needs Patent Protection
Patents give companies control over their inventions. They protect innovations from being copied and offer a competitive advantage. A strong…
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Interesting Patents. Companies’ Most Bizarre Patents
In the world of innovation, companies are always trying to outdo each other, creating new technologies and designs. Some patents…
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How a Trademark Protects Your Business
A trademark can be any word, phrase, logo, or design that connects your business to your products or services in…
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Trademark registration for social media accounts
YouTube channels, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, and Facebook fan pages are just a few ways to express yourself online. Creating content…
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Why Protecting Your Business’s Trade Secrets is Crucial
Trade secrets are a vital part of keeping any company’s sensitive information safe. They’re closely linked to gaining a competitive…
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What a Franchisor Needs to Know Before Launching Their Own Franchise
There are two main ways to start a new franchise system. The first, and most common in practice, is expanding…
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Understanding the Territorial Principle in Intellectual Property Protection
The territorial principle is a key concept in intellectual property (IP) law. Simply put, it means that each country has…
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Using Someone Else’s Trademark in Your Ads
We often see ads or signs using company logos. A common example is a car repair shop mentioning they service…
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How to Make Money from Intellectual Property?
Ensuring the protection of intellectual property within a company is a wise step, as it allows the company to defend…
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Recruitment and Copyright — What You Need to Know?
Many people looking for job (especially in creative fields) have likely encountered situations where a job posting asks potential employers,…
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Copyright – What Types Exist and What You Need to Know About Them?
Main Types of Copyright Protection Copyright protection covers two main categories of rights: economic (property) rights, which let the author…
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Intellectual Property in a Company – How to Protect It?
It turns out that even a small company can possess intellectual property that is worth protecting. An innovative production method,…
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Why is intellectual property protection necessary?
For an entrepreneur, managing their own business is usually one of the most important things in life. Therefore, it is…
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Brand Reputation Management
One negative review, a paid article from an unscrupulous competitor, a fake clone account on Instagram, or a dubious blogger…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025
Our dear friends, clients, partners! With all my heart I congratulate you on the upcoming holidays! I wish us all…
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Intellectual property in fashion
Intellectual property and its protection in the fashion business is one of the main priorities in the activities of designers…
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Software copyright
The most common question from our clients is: How to software copyright protection? In order to answer this question, you…
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