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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.
DSA notice and action and trusted flaggers: a playbook for brand owners
How brand owners can use DSA notice and action and trusted flaggers against counterfeit listings: notice elements, who qualifies as a trusted flagger and a seven-step…
AliExpress DSA fine: what the €550m decision says about counterfeits
The Commission fined AliExpress €550m under the DSA, citing bypassable brand authorisation and penalised shops that kept selling. What brand owners can do now.
IP clauses in distribution agreements: brand use, quality and exit
Which IP clauses an international distribution agreement needs, and how the Paris Convention, the EU and Spain let you recover a mark your distributor registered.
JAD Pirates 4: what Europe’s 15-country counterfeit sweep shows
Frontex's JAD Pirates 4 seized over 1.35 million fakes worth EUR 12.2 million in 12 days. Why customs act faster for brands with an application for…
How to file a customs application for action in the EU
How to file a free customs application for action in the EU through the IP Enforcement Portal: who can file, what data to give, deadlines after…
The EU’s EUR 3 duty on low-value parcels: what changes for counterfeits
From 1 July 2026 the EU charges EUR 3 per item on parcels worth up to EUR 150. Why the duty helps customs data but does…
Counterfeit components in critical sectors: lessons from OLAF and EUIPO
OLAF and the EUIPO put counterfeit parts in aviation, energy and telecoms on the agenda. What manufacturers should change in distribution contracts and customs filings.
EU–Indonesia CEPA goes to the Council: 221 EU GIs and a full IP chapter
The Commission sent the EU–Indonesia CEPA to the Council on 29 June 2026. What its IP chapter means: 221 EU GIs, bad-faith marks, customs measures and…
IMPI anti-counterfeiting enforcement in Mexico: lessons from the World Cup
IMPI blocked streaming URLs and raided counterfeit sellers during the 2026 World Cup. What Mexican law allows and what foreign brands must prepare to trigger it.
EU counterfeit and piracy watch list: how to report non-EU marketplaces
The Commission's consultation for its next counterfeit and piracy watch list is open until 21 September 2026. What brand owners should file and why evidence matters.
