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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.
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…
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.
Cross-border IP due diligence: a checklist for Europe, LatAm and Africa
A phase-by-phase checklist for IP due diligence in deals across Europe, Latin America and Africa, and why unrecorded assignments and licences can undermine value.
DesignView adds Ukraine: how to run a WIPO industrial design search
DesignView now holds 24.7 million designs after adding Ukraine. How to search it and WIPO's Global Design Database before you launch or file a design.
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…
WIPO Assemblies 2026: where global copyright talks stand
The 2026 WIPO Assemblies took note of the SCCR report and asked it to keep working: no broadcasting treaty, no exceptions instrument, AI still under study.
Madrid Union Assembly 2026: new rules, Portuguese and the dependency debate
The Madrid Union Assembly adopted rule changes in force on 1 November 2026 and kept open the Portuguese language and dependency debates. What it means for…
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.
Choosing IP correspondents in Latin America and Africa: criteria and control
Brazil, OAPI and many offices require local agents. How to choose IP correspondents in Latin America and Africa, compare their costs and keep control of quality.
Can you protect an AI-generated logo? Copyright vs trademark registration
A Munich court denied copyright to AI-generated logos. Why trademark registration is the reliable way to protect an AI logo in the EU and Latin America,…
.CO domain disputes: why Colombia tops WIPO’s ccTLD caseload
Why .CO tops WIPO's country-code caseload, how the UDRP applies to .co names, the official fees and the defensive registrations to make before entering Colombia.
Saudi Arabia joins the Madrid System: what changes for brands in the Gulf
Saudi Arabia can be designated under the Madrid Protocol from 8 October 2026. What the 18-month refusal period and individual fee mean for brands entering the…
