Patented mechanical components that changed the industry

componentes mecánicos patentados

Humanity’s technological progress is full of inventions that marked a before and after in various branches of engineering. Some of these advances were not simple improvements, but authentic milestones that transformed entire industries. Among them, patented mechanical components stand out—engineering pieces that, in addition to providing technical solutions, opened the door to new ways of … Read more

SME Fund 2026 – Patent, designs, plant variety and trademark support in Europe

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Pharmaceutical patents: how to protect an innovative compound

Patentes farmacéuticas: cómo proteger un compuesto innovador

The pharmaceutical industry stands on a complex foundation: constant research, million-dollar investments, and a high level of risk. Every time a laboratory begins developing a new drug, it knows the road will be long and costly. Therefore, pharmaceutical patents become an indispensable element, as they grant researchers and companies an exclusive right over their invention … Read more

The EU Anti-Coercion Instrument and Industrial Property as a geopolitical shield

Impacto del Reglamento Anticoerción de la EU en patentes y marcas

In an increasingly volatile global scenario, concepts such as “economic sovereignty” and “strategic autonomy” have moved from political discourse to tangible regulation. On December 27, 2023, Regulation (EU) 2023/2675, known as the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI), entered into force. Although much of the media analysis has focused on tariffs, this mechanism introduces a crucial novelty … Read more

Andreu González obtains European Patent Agent (EQE) qualification

Andreu González, PhD in chemistry and member of our technical team, has obtained the qualification of European Patent Agent after passing the European Qualifying Examination (EQE), one of the most demanding exams in the industrial property sector. Andreu has a solid professional track record as a patent technician and advisor since 2018, specializing in electrochemical … Read more

Our lawyer Pere Ramells is the new correspondent for the INTA Bulletin

Pere Ramells new INTA Bulletin correspondent

At ISERN Patents and Trademarks, we are starting the year with excellent news that highlights the technical quality and global reach of our team. We are pleased to announce that Pere Ramells, a solicitor in our International Trademarks Department, has been officially selected to join the INTA Bulletin Correspondents Pool (INTA Bulletins Correspondents Pool). This … Read more

Copyright in illustration: how does the law protect you if you are an illustrator?

Derechos de Autor en Ilustración

The work of an illustrator is not limited to creativity and artistic talent; it also involves knowing how the law protects their creations. Copyright in illustration is the legal basis that ensures that graphic works are recognized as the intellectual property of their author. This applies to drawings, sketches, characters, covers, digital designs, and comics. … Read more

Nullity and revocation proceedings at the SPTO

caducidad en la OEPM

Since January 2023, holders of prior rights and other interested parties have had a more direct alternative for requesting the cancellation or revocation of trademarks and trade names registered in Spain. It is now possible to file nullity and revocation proceedings with the OEPM (Spanish Patent and Trademark Office)! This institution has officially assumed jurisdiction … Read more

What can and cannot be patented in animal health?

patentarse sobre la sanidad animal

Animal health plays a critical role in protecting public health and ensuring the proper functioning of the agri-food system. Ensuring that animals are free from disease has a positive impact on animal welfare, but it also has a direct impact on the quality and safety of the food we consume. In this context, scientific and … Read more

What are bad faith registered trademarks?

marcas registradas de mala fe

Registrar una marca es uno de los pasos más importantes para proteger los activos intangibles de cualquier empresa. El nombre, logotipo o signo distintivo con el que un producto o servicio se presenta ante el público, además de constituir su identidad comercial, puede convertirse en un valioso elemento estratégico. Sin embargo, el sistema de protección … Read more