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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.
Regulated-sector gTLDs: ICANN appoints its Safeguard Assessment provider
Mirror Group will assess which 2026-round gTLDs need safeguards for regulated industries. The four risk groups, the Safeguard PICs and what sector brands should do.
.BR domain disputes: how SACI-Adm differs from the UDRP
Brazil's SACI-Adm protects trade and civil names, needs bad faith in registration or use only and runs in Portuguese. How it differs from the UDRP and…
2026 gTLD round closes with 1,600+ applications: what brand owners do next
ICANN received over 1,600 applications in the 2026 new gTLD round. What happens before Reveal Day and how brand owners should prepare for the objection window.
UDRP, URS or court? Choosing the right route to stop a cybersquatter
The URS suspends a clearly infringing domain fast and cheaply; the UDRP transfers it; courts award damages. A comparison and decision tree for brand owners.
.MX domain disputes under the LDRP: the key difference from the UDRP
The LDRP governs .MX domain disputes: bad faith in registration or use is enough and registered slogans also give standing. How it works, timelines and fees.
Trademark Clearinghouse and the 2026 gTLD round: what to record now
Every new gTLD from the 2026 round will run sunrise and claims through the Trademark Clearinghouse. Which marks qualify, what it costs and what to record…
ICANN string similarity rules: can a gTLD that looks like your brand pass?
ICANN published the 2026 round string similarity data and guidelines. The test is visual and ignores trade marks, so brand owners must rely on objections.
Domains Protected Marks List (DPML): block your brand in nearly 300 TLDs
DPML blocks the exact match of a TMCH-recorded mark across Identity Digital's extensions. What it covers, what it leaves open and when it beats registering.
UDRP decisions up 11% in Q2 2026: what the numbers say about cybersquatting
UDRP decisions and disputed domains rose over 11% in Q2 2026. Key figures by provider, outcomes and RDNH, and what they mean for brand owners planning…
Domain name case law research: WIPO decisions, WIPO Overview and Darts-ip
Before filing a domain complaint, check the precedents: what the WIPO Overview 3.1, WIPO's free search tools and Darts-ip each cover, and how to combine them.
NIS2: Spain and Ireland go to the EU Court, and what it means for WHOIS
The Commission has referred Spain and Ireland to the EU Court over NIS2. What Article 28 requires on WHOIS data and what it means for brands…
Should your brand apply for its own .brand TLD? A cost-benefit analysis
Cost-benefit analysis of a .brand TLD application in ICANN's 2026 round: fees, eligibility, Specification 13 advantages and how to protect your brand without applying.
