Partial trademark for Oktoberfest
The “Oktoberfest” name is known worldwide and, in the opinion of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, it is a purely descriptive epithet in the public domain under section 8, paragraph 2, point 2, of […]
New guidlines. Awarding public-sector design contracts more successfully
Awarding contracts in the public sector is a complex procedure, especially since there must be safeguards to avoid wasting taxpayers’ money, use funds correctly and efficiently, and systematically stamp out corruption and nepotism. Public invitations to […]
A flying eye to watch over the home
Holidaymakers or office workers who wish to check from afar whether their hob is switched off, keys are still on the kitchen table or cat is sleeping on the sofa will be disappointed. Amazon’s Ring Always […]
Virtual exhibition about the cultural history of Social Distancing
Keeping physically at a distance or, in contemporary English, social distancing, is not just a phenomenon of the present day. What it means to respect the correct distance, customs and politeness when interacting with others is […]
Enzo Mari passes away at age 88 in Milan
With the loss of Enzo Mari in Milan last Monday, the design world has lost one of its original rebels, a radical proponent of a conceptual design that commits to social causes and aims to be […]
