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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.
Translating content for new markets: the copyright permissions you need
Translating is transforming: why localising content between Europe and Latin America needs a licence from the original owner and an assignment from the translator.
Entering Latin America and Africa: first-to-file traps to avoid
Why distributors end up owning European brands in Latin America and Africa, the remedies in the Andean Community, Brazil and Mexico, and a five-step prevention plan.
Brazil INPI priority examination: second 2026 window opens 1 September
Brazil's INPI opens its second 2026 trademark priority window on 1 September: 1,500 places, 10 per applicant, 13 modalities and a BRL 890 fee.
IP in corporate reorganisations: intragroup assignments and recordals
After a merger or intragroup transfer, every register must show the new owner. What EUIPO, WIPO, OEPM, the EPO and Latin American offices require, and what…
.eu ADR disputes at €700 until the end of 2026: who can use the window
EURid's €600 discount cuts .eu ADR filing fees to €700 until 31 December 2026. What to prove, who can obtain a transfer and the mistakes non-EU…
Brazil’s AI bill (PL 2338) vs the EU AI Act: copyright, opt-out and pay
PL 2338/2023 would make AI developers in Brazil publish training summaries, respect prohibitions and pay rights holders. How it compares with the EU AI Act.
IP in a cross-border joint venture: ownership, improvements and exit
Background vs foreground IP, improvements and exit: what an IP joint venture agreement must settle, with the default rules in Spain, Brazil and EU competition law.
PPH between the EPO and Latin America: how to fast-track examination
The EPO's PPH programmes with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru: status, requirements, the EPO timing trap and how the reverse direction works.
.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…
International trademark renewals: deadlines, grace periods and Madrid
Renewal windows, grace periods, surcharges and use declarations across the EU, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, the Andean Community, Cuba, ARIPO and the Madrid System.
Cross-border patent licensing: recording in Brazil, Spain and Portugal
Brazil's new INPI contract rules, licence recording in Spain and Portugal, royalties after Brazil's 2023 tax reform and licence-of-right fee savings explained.
Voice, face and likeness: deepfake protection in the EU and Latin America
How talent and brands can stop AI clones of a voice or face: the new AI Act ban, Article 50 disclosure, Spanish image rights, Mexico's 2026…
