April 26, World Intellectual Property Day

April 26 marks World Intellectual Property Day, a date that highlights the role IP plays in driving creativity, innovation, and human progress. It is an opportunity to reflect on how IP encourages the global arts landscape and fosters the technological innovation that shapes our future. IP encompasses a variety of rights, from patents and trademarks … Read more

What are Patent Technology Reports (PTR)?

Informes Tecnológicos de Patentes

Have you worked on an invention that you believe is original and want to patent it? Then what we will explain in this post will be of great interest to you. In the field of innovation and research, the information contained in patents is essential for the development of new technologies and products. Before delving … Read more

The Digital Markets Act to ensure fair and open digital markets

Ley de Mercados Digitales DMA

Technological platforms have transformed our lives by facilitating access to information, goods, and services in ways previously unimaginable. However, this exponential growth has also given rise to significant challenges, such as the concentration of power in a small number of giant tech companies. These large platforms, known as “gatekeepers”, have unprecedented influence in digital markets, … Read more

The importance of standard-essential patents (SEPs)

importancia de las patentes esenciales estándar

From 5G connectivity to Internet of Things (IoT) devices, standards ensure that advanced technologies can integrate and communicate efficiently. However, behind every standard lies a complex network of inventions and intellectual property rights that make it possible, and this is where Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs) come into play. SEPs are the backbone of technical standards, protecting … Read more

FRAND Licenses: What they are and what they imply in the use of patents

Licencias FRAND

In a world driven by technological innovation, patents play a crucial role in protecting advancements and ensuring that inventors can benefit from their creations. However, when a patent covers a technology that is essential for an industry standard, such as 4G, 5G, or Wi-Fi, unique challenges arise. These standardized technologies are fundamental to ensure interoperability … Read more

What are utility models and what are they for

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When we talk about protecting innovations, we often think of patents, but there is another legal figure just as useful for certain inventions: utility models. This resource is ideal for safeguarding practical and functional improvements in objects, especially when they do not meet the high requirements of a patent. In this post, we will explain … Read more

ISERN attends INTA 2025 in San Diego

ISERN attends INTA 2025 in San Diego

ISERN Patentes y Marcas is pleased to announce its participation in the 147th INTA Annual Meeting, organized by the International Trademark Association, which will bring together over 10,000 intellectual property professionals. This year’s event will take place in San Diego, California, USA, from May 17 to May 21. Our team for INTA 2025 comprises experts … Read more

Registering industrial designs in Spain

Registro de diseños industriales en España

We often recognize and choose a product by its brand logo, packaging, container, casing, the way functional and dVery often, we recognise and choose a product because of its trademark logo, its wrapping, its packaging, its casing, the way in which utilitarian and decorative elements are arranged or other external details. All of these are … Read more