In a business environment where innovation, brands and other intangible assets are becoming increasingly strategic, protecting intellectual property has become a key issue for companies undergoing international expansion. In Venezuela, the registration of trademarks, patents, industrial designs and other industrial property rights is managed by the Autonomous Intellectual Property Service (SAPI), the public authority responsible

On January 1, 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially entered its definitive phase. This marks the end of the transitional period and the beginning of financial obligations for importing companies. Which products are affected? The regulation applies to the importation of carbon-intensive goods: cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity, and

In an increasingly globalized and technology-driven economy, consumers place growing value on authenticity, origin and quality. As a result, differentiation based on these factors has become a strategic element for both companies and producers. In this context, Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) have established themselves as a key tool for strengthening the competitive positioning of products

On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria adopted the euro as its official currency, following the positive assessment contained in the Convergence Report 2025 by the European Commission and the European Central Bank, within the framework of Article 140 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). With this, Bulgaria fully integrates into the