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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.
Protecting databases in the EU: copyright vs the 15-year sui generis right
EU law protects databases through copyright and a 15-year sui generis right for substantial investment. What qualifies, who can claim it and how to prove it.
Trade secrets in Latin America: Mexico, Andean Community and Brazil
How Mexico's LFPPI, Andean Decision 486 and Brazil's Industrial Property Law protect know-how, what measures they expect and which routes exist.
.MX domain disputes under the LDRP: the key difference from the UDRP
The LDRP governs .MX domain disputes: bad faith in registration or use is enough and registered slogans also give standing. How it works, timelines and fees.
IP due diligence in Latin America: registries, recordals and red flags
Brazil, Mexico and the Andean Community tie licences, assignments and even royalty payments to local recordals. A country-by-country map of registries and red flags.
Trademark Clearinghouse and the 2026 gTLD round: what to record now
Every new gTLD from the 2026 round will run sunrise and claims through the Trademark Clearinghouse. Which marks qualify, what it costs and what to record…
Copyright registration in Latin America: five countries compared
Registration is voluntary in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and Brazil, but it proves authorship and, for transfers, can be decisive. Offices, fees and software rules compared.
How much does an international design cost? Hague fees explained
What a Hague international design registration costs: basic, publication and designation fees, examples for the EU and Latin American and African members, and hidden costs.
USPTO switches to Madrid e-Filing: what it means for US brands in LatAm
From 1 October 2026 US Madrid filings move to WIPO's Madrid e-Filing. What the WIPO account, Swiss franc fees and Madrid map mean for US brands…
Patenting AI and software in Europe after Emotional Perception
The UK Supreme Court dropped Aerotel and aligned with the EPO's any-hardware test. What it means for AI and software patents filed from Latin America into…
Who owns works created by employees and contractors? Spain vs Mexico
Spain and Mexico allocate rights in employee and commissioned works very differently, including Mexico's 50/50 rule. How to align contracts in both countries.
International design protection for Latin American firms entering Europe
EU design, Hague or national filings? How Latin American companies can protect designs in Europe, who can use Hague and what each route costs in official…
Is there a global copyright? How the Berne Convention protects your works
No single global copyright exists, but Berne protects works in 182 countries without formalities. What it guarantees and where ownership, term and proof still differ.
