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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 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.
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.
Protecting GUIs, icons and virtual products as EU designs after the reform
Since 1 July 2026, EU design law expressly covers GUIs, animated icons and virtual products. What qualifies, how to represent it and where filings go wrong.
Portugal as the EU entry point for Brazilian companies: IP in Portuguese
How Brazilian companies can protect their brands in Portugal and the EU largely in Portuguese, and where language, representation and Madrid rules set limits.
Madrid Protocol in Latin America and Africa: who’s in, who’s out (2026)
Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Chile and OAPI are in the Madrid System; Argentina, Peru, Nigeria and South Africa are not. The 2026 map and what it means…
G 1/26 at the EPO: claim interpretation, added matter and how to draft
The EPO Enlarged Board will decide in G 1/26 how far the description shapes claims when assessing added matter. What was referred and how to draft…
GEMA v Suno ruling: AI music trained in the US can infringe in Germany
Munich Regional Court I held on 31 July 2026 that Suno infringed six songs through US training, memorisation and outputs, rejecting the TDM exception and US…
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.
“Joyería de Córdoba”: how the new craft GIs collide with trademarks
"Joyería de Córdoba" is Spain's first craft and industrial GI. How these new EU geographical indications can block trademarks with place names, and what to check.
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.
The AI Office can now fine GPAI providers: what rights holders can do
From 2 August 2026 the AI Office can fine GPAI providers up to 3% of turnover. Copyright policies and training summaries are now enforceable obligations.
.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.
