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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.
One EU court, many countries: foreign IP claims after BSH v Electrolux
After BSH v Electrolux, an EU court at the defendant's domicile can hear infringement claims on patents of other EU and non-EU countries. What it 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.
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…
India: Thaler, not the AI, is the author of “A Recent Entrance to Paradise”
India's Registrar of Copyrights found DABUS's artwork original but held that Thaler, not the AI, can be its author. How it compares with the US, UK…
Kneschke v LAION at the BGH: is building an AI dataset lawful TDM?
Germany's Federal Court of Justice heard Kneschke v LAION on 3 September 2026: TDM applies in principle, but the opt-out and research exception remain open.
Geographic names gTLD review: ICANN appoints its panel for the 2026 round
ICANN has appointed Analysys Mason to screen every 2026 gTLD application for geographic names. Which strings need government support and what brands should do.
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…
EPO fee reductions for SMEs, micro-entities and Unitary Patent filers
Who qualifies for the EPO's 30% micro-entity and language fee reductions, how they combine, and who can claim EUR 500 for Unitary Patent translation costs.
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.
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.
IP preliminary injunctions in Spain and the EU: proof, timing and security
What Spanish courts require for IP interim measures, how fast they can act, how security is set and what EU trade mark courts and the UPC…
