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Analysis and commentary on intellectual property developments relevant to cross-border business across Europe, Latin America and Africa. We publish on the matters that affect how intangible assets are protected, exploited and defended — from EUIPO and WIPO practice to the implementation of the EU AI Act and the evolution of intellectual property regimes across Latin American and African jurisdictions.
Public domain here, protected there: CJEU Anne Frank geo-blocking ruling
The CJEU's Anne Frank ruling (C-788/24): a work in the public domain in some EU countries can be published online if effective geo-blocking keeps out users…
Copyright registration in Spain: step-by-step guide and 2026 fees
Registering a work with Spain's Intellectual Property Registry is voluntary but creates a presumption of ownership. Where to file, what to submit and the 2026 fees.
South Africa Copyright Amendment Bill: court upholds fair use, strikes 12D
South Africa's Constitutional Court upheld fair use and the software exception but struck down the broad educational exceptions. The Bill returns to Parliament.
LaLiga IP blocking in Spain: OONI measures the collateral damage
OONI found 554,507 domains affected by LaLiga's court-ordered IP blocking in Spain, mostly on Cloudflare. What businesses on shared CDNs and rights holders should do.
Big brands still advertise on piracy sites: EUIPO’s 2025 report explained
EUIPO's 2025 ad-monitoring report: major brands reached 36% of ad impressions on infringing websites, which earned an estimated EUR 382 million. How to respond.
Copyright protection explained: what it covers, when it arises, who owns it
What copyright protects, when it arises without registration, how long it lasts in Spain, the EU, Mexico, Brazil and Nigeria, and who owns works made by…
EU copyright review kicks off: what the DSM Directive review means
The Commission has opened the DSM Directive review and a targeted copyright initiative: AI licensing, live-event piracy, third-country music royalties and research.
Nigeria’s collecting societies under scrutiny: music licensing in Africa
Nigeria's House of Representatives is probing copyright administration. What it means for music licensing, the MCSN-COSON dispute and the frozen private copying levy.
