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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.
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.
Hague System: record or update the creator of an international design
From 1 July 2026, holders can record or update the creator of a Hague international design with form DM/10. What it allows, what it does not…
Centralised trademark portfolio management: a practical operating model
Why a group with 25+ trademark registrations loses less with one coordinator than with separate local agents, and the six components of a centralised operating model.
IP holding structures: where should a group centralise ownership of its IP?
Which group company should own your trade marks, patents and software? Ownership models, recordal rules, Madrid limits and intra-group licences explained.
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.
Global trademark protection: EU trade mark, Madrid or national filings?
EU trade mark, Madrid System or national filings? How to combine the three routes when a brand enters the EU, Latin America and Africa, and where…
Global IP portfolio legal services: what a centralised service should cover
What a centralised, cross-border IP portfolio service should cover: one docket, Madrid designations, ownership recordals and local counsel across Europe, Latin America and Africa.
How to file an international industrial design application: Hague guide
How to file a Hague international design application: who can file, step-by-step process, WIPO fees and when it beats filing country by country across the corridor.
