What is sake?
Sake (from Japanese日本酒, nihon-shu or a Japanese liquor) is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice.
Sake is light in color, sweet in taste, non-carbonated, and contains between 14 and 16% alcohol, which...
09
Dec
Registration of geographical indications for handicrafts and industrial products already possible
As of December 1, 2025, significant changes have been introduced to the system of protecting geographical indications. Now, in accordance with the provisions of the European Union Regulation (EU) 2023/2411, it is possible to obtain...
27
Nov
Should we raise the New Year’s toast only with champagne? Or perhaps with tequila?
What is tequila? A brief history and production process
Tequila is a distilled spirit made from blue agave (agave azul), which looks like a cactus but is a succulent plant originating from Mexico.
The alcohol is distilled...
25
Aug
Is there only one original Santa Claus village? Does Rovaniemi in Finland have a monopoly?
Or how to track down Santa's home by following trademark registrations
Recently, trips to Rovaniemi, a town in northern Finland considered the true home of Santa Claus, have become increasingly popular. These trips are organized by...
14
Aug
Is Martin’s croissant already an infringement of Saint Martin’s croissant? Protection of geographical indications in this context
In Poland, particularly in the city of Poznań, the tradition of baking Saint Martin's croissants is an important part of the Saint Martin's Day celebrations. The croissants, filled with a distinctive mixture of white poppy...
06
Aug
A brand that sounds familiar. A few remarks on audio branding and trademark protection
More and more companies are reaching for tools beyond standard visual elements when building their identity. One of these tools gaining popularity is audio branding – distinctive sounds that help immediately recognize the brand and...
04
Aug
Patent examination of the state of the art, patentability, patent purity – what are they and what is the difference between them?
Patent examination is the foundation for successfully obtaining industrial property rights, such as patents for inventions and protection rights for utility models, and for launching new solutions in the form of products or technologies. Those...
14
Jul
How to indicate registered exclusive rights? There is already a new symbol for registered EU designs
After one has celebrated a successful grant of the protection right, then it lies in the interest of the right owner to indicate properly that the given item enjoys protection deriving from the obtained exclusive...
25
May
Can the designation “champagne” be a trademark?
Upon making the study of history of champagne, known as “the wine of civilization,” its theme in art and pop culture, as well as the controversies surrounding it, one can indeed see the broad impact...
08
Dec
Using the logo of another company on one’s own website – what steps should be taken not to commit infringement
The owner of a registered trademark acquires the exclusive right to use the sign in a commercial or professional manner in a particular territory. In the aforesaid context, the use means the following:
- Affixing the...