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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.
What are IP legal services? Licensing, enforcement, litigation, compliance
IP legal services explained: how licensing, recordals, enforcement, litigation, arbitration and compliance differ from registration, and when your business needs them.
Safeguard intellectual property entering the EU: a 10-step legal checklist
Ten legal steps for Latin American companies entering the EU: titles in the right name, distributor contracts, trade secrets, customs, DSA monitoring and dispute clauses.
Enforcing IP across OAPI’s 17 member states: one title, many courts
An OAPI title covers 17 states, but each infringement case goes to national courts. Validity rulings, seizures, customs and deadlines under the Bangui Agreement.
Criminal or civil? Choosing the right route against counterfeiters in Spain
Criminal complaint or civil claim against counterfeiters in Spain? Penalties, damages, the suspension rule and the MASC requirement compared, with practical criteria.
Canal+ and LaLiga’s anti-piracy alliance: private enforcement in Africa
LaLiga and Canal+ will share intelligence and coordinate action against piracy in nearly 50 countries. What it means for rights holders enforcing in Africa.
Spain’s mandatory MASC step before suing: what it means for IP disputes
Since 3 April 2025, most civil claims in Spain, including IP infringement claims, need a prior negotiation attempt (MASC). Exceptions, deadlines, proof and costs.
Trade secret protection in Spain: a reasonable-measures checklist
Under Spain's Law 1/2019 there is no trade secret without reasonable measures. A practical checklist, the three-year deadline and the UPC confidentiality trap.
One EU court, many countries: foreign IP claims after BSH v Electrolux
After BSH v Electrolux, an EU court at the defendant's domicile can hear infringement claims on patents of other EU and non-EU countries. What it means…
The EU Enforcement Directive toolbox: evidence, information and damages
Evidence preservation, right of information, injunctions, damages and publication: the tools Directive 2004/48/EC gives every IP holder in the EU, and how to sequence them.
Counterfeits sold on social media (Instagram, TikTok Shop): how to act
How to act against counterfeits sold on Instagram, TikTok and TikTok Shop: DSA notices, evidence, repeat sellers, and when to move to court orders or customs.
Temu’s DSA action plan is due: what the €200m fine means for takedowns
Temu's DSA action plan is due on 28 August 2026. What the €200m fine for illegal products requires and how brand owners can use it to…
WIPO mediation and arbitration for IP disputes: when and how to use them
When WIPO mediation and arbitration beat litigating an IP dispute in several countries, what they cost and how to draft the dispute resolution clause in cross-border…
