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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.
ICANN string similarity rules: can a gTLD that looks like your brand pass?
ICANN published the 2026 round string similarity data and guidelines. The test is visual and ignores trade marks, so brand owners must rely on objections.
Domain name case law research: WIPO decisions, WIPO Overview and Darts-ip
Before filing a domain complaint, check the precedents: what the WIPO Overview 3.1, WIPO's free search tools and Darts-ip each cover, and how to combine them.
UDRP decisions up 11% in Q2 2026: what the numbers say about cybersquatting
UDRP decisions and disputed domains rose over 11% in Q2 2026. Key figures by provider, outcomes and RDNH, and what they mean for brand owners planning…
Should your brand apply for its own .brand TLD? A cost-benefit analysis
Cost-benefit analysis of a .brand TLD application in ICANN's 2026 round: fees, eligibility, Specification 13 advantages and how to protect your brand without applying.
Phishing Landscape 2026: new gTLDs carry the worst phishing ratio
Interisle's 2026 data: new gTLDs hold 13% of registered domains but 46% of phishing domains. Why brands must monitor them and which tools take a domain…
Seven weeks to the new gTLD deadline: what it means for brand owners
ICANN's 24 June update confirms the 12 August 2026 deadline. What brand owners should decide now: a .brand application, or objections and TMCH protection.
How the UDRP works: step-by-step guide to recovering a cybersquatted domain
How to recover a cybersquatted domain under the UDRP: the three elements to prove, each stage and deadline, official WIPO fees and the mistakes to avoid.
Defensive domain registration: the TLDs to secure in Europe and LatAm
Which domain extensions to secure before expanding between Europe and Latin America, the local presence rules for .eu, .es and .br, and how the TMCH helps.
