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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.
Saudi Arabia ratifies the Riyadh Design Law Treaty: what will change
Saudi Arabia ratified the Riyadh Design Law Treaty on 8 July 2026. Four of 15 parties so far: what the treaty will harmonise and why foreign…
El Salvador joins the Hague System: design protection from 7 October 2026
El Salvador joins the Hague System on 7 October 2026. Only seven Latin American and Caribbean countries are members: where Hague works and where you still…
USMCA joint review: the US declines renewal. What it means for IP in Mexico
The US did not renew the USMCA on 1 July 2026; the agreement stays in force with annual reviews. What it means for trade marks, patents…
Hague System: record or update the creator of an international design
From 1 July 2026, holders can record or update the creator of a Hague international design with form DM/10. What it allows, what it does not…
How to file an international industrial design application: Hague guide
How to file a Hague international design application: who can file, step-by-step process, WIPO fees and when it beats filing country by country across the corridor.
