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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.
How much does an international design cost? Hague fees explained
What a Hague international design registration costs: basic, publication and designation fees, examples for the EU and Latin American and African members, and hidden costs.
Madrid Protocol in Latin America and Africa: who’s in, who’s out (2026)
Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Chile and OAPI are in the Madrid System; Argentina, Peru, Nigeria and South Africa are not. The 2026 map and what it means…
Protecting databases in the EU: copyright vs the 15-year sui generis right
EU law protects databases through copyright and a 15-year sui generis right for substantial investment. What qualifies, who can claim it and how to prove it.
Cross-border IP due diligence: a checklist for Europe, LatAm and Africa
A phase-by-phase checklist for IP due diligence in deals across Europe, Latin America and Africa, and why unrecorded assignments and licences can undermine value.
Trademark watch in 25 jurisdictions: a calendar built on opposition deadlines
Opposition windows run from one month in Mexico to three at the EUIPO and OAPI. How to set a trademark watch calendar across Europe, Latin America…
Is there a global copyright? How the Berne Convention protects your works
No single global copyright exists, but Berne protects works in 182 countries without formalities. What it guarantees and where ownership, term and proof still differ.
Kenya’s IP Bill 2026: one authority (KIPA) for trademarks and counterfeiting
Kenya's IP Bill 2026 would merge KIPI, KECOBO and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority into one authority, KIPA. The Trade Marks Act stays; who runs it and how…
Can you protect an AI-generated logo? Copyright vs trademark registration
A Munich court denied copyright to AI-generated logos. Why trademark registration is the reliable way to protect an AI logo in the EU and Latin America,…
AI training data summaries: what rights holders can learn and do next
The EU template for AI training data summaries explained section by section: scraped domains, datasets, opt-outs and what rights holders can do with the information.
Ghana–USPTO Accelerated Patent Grant: fast-track patent routes in Africa
Ghana and the USPTO signed an Accelerated Patent Grant statement on 9 July 2026. How it works and how it compares with ARIPO, Global PPH, OAPI…
WIPO Assemblies 2026: where global copyright talks stand
The 2026 WIPO Assemblies took note of the SCCR report and asked it to keep working: no broadcasting treaty, no exceptions instrument, AI still under study.
Choosing IP correspondents in Latin America and Africa: criteria and control
Brazil, OAPI and many offices require local agents. How to choose IP correspondents in Latin America and Africa, compare their costs and keep control of quality.
