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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.
Iberian trademark strategy: OEPM, Portugal’s INPI or an EU trade mark?
OEPM and INPI national marks or an EU trade mark? A practical comparison of fees, opposition periods, risks and licensing for companies entering Spain and Portugal.
US backs fair use for AI training: the statement of interest and the G20
The US government told the OpenAI court that AI training is fair use and pressed the G20 to agree. Why that stops at the US border…
GII 2026 clusters: Barcelona and Madrid in the world’s top 50
Barcelona (45th) and Madrid (48th) stay in WIPO's top 50 innovation clusters, with 40% and 51% of PCT filings shared with outside partners. What that means…
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.
Cross-border patent due diligence: ISO 56005 checklist for Europe and LatAm
A patent due diligence checklist based on ISO 56005 for deals across Europe and Latin America: chain of title, coverage, UPC opt-out, encumbrances, FTO and valuation.
Entering the EU market? A copyright checklist for Latin American companies
Your works are protected in the EU from creation, but can you prove ownership? A copyright checklist for Latin American companies entering Europe through Spain.
WIPO mediation and arbitration for IP disputes: when and how to use them
When WIPO mediation and arbitration beat litigating an IP dispute in several countries, what they cost and how to draft the dispute resolution clause in cross-border…
Article 17 of the DSM Directive explained: platform liability for uploads
How Article 17 of the DSM Directive makes content-sharing platforms liable for user uploads, what best efforts requires and how rightholders can license or remove content.
UK copyright and AI after the March 2026 report: TDM, CGWs and next steps
The March 2026 UK report drops the TDM opt-out plan, proposes ending protection for computer-generated works and leaves AI training needing licences.
Collective management in Spain: when to pay and when to license directly
Which payments to Spanish collective management organisations are mandatory, which rights you can license directly and what to do if you dispute a tariff.
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.
