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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.
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…
.UK disputes move to WIPO from 7 July: what changes (and what doesn’t)
From 7 July 2026, .UK domain complaints go to WIPO with the same DRS Policy, experts and fees: what changes, how the DRS differs from the…
Copyright registration in Spain: step-by-step guide and 2026 fees
Registering a work with Spain's Intellectual Property Registry is voluntary but creates a presumption of ownership. Where to file, what to submit and the 2026 fees.
Intercompany IP licensing: what IP managers need to know
How licences between group companies affect use, recordal and enforcement of marks and patents in the EU, Spain, Brazil and Mexico, and what IP managers should…
Global patent portfolio management: deadlines, annuities and local agents
How to run PCT, European, unitary and national patent deadlines and annuities from one calendar across Europe, Latin America and Africa without losing rights.
South Africa Copyright Amendment Bill: court upholds fair use, strikes 12D
South Africa's Constitutional Court upheld fair use and the software exception but struck down the broad educational exceptions. The Bill returns to Parliament.
China rewrites its Trademark Law: what foreign brands must do before 2027
China's revised Trademark Law applies from 1 January 2027: two-month oppositions, a bad-faith test and stricter use rules. What EU and Latin American brands should do…
Fighting online counterfeits: UDRP, takedowns and trade mark action
How to combine UDRP domain recovery, takedown notices and trade mark litigation against counterfeit sites and lookalike domains, and in what order to use them.
Counterfeit components in critical sectors: lessons from OLAF and EUIPO
OLAF and the EUIPO put counterfeit parts in aviation, energy and telecoms on the agenda. What manufacturers should change in distribution contracts and customs filings.
Munich court holds Google liable for AI Overviews: protecting your brand
Munich Regional Court I treated Google's AI Overview as Google's own statement and granted an injunction. What brand owners can learn about monitoring and challenging AI…
MiCA transition ends on 1 July: tokenised IP, NFT projects and brand tokens
From 1 July 2026 only authorised crypto-asset service providers can serve EU clients. How MiCA treats tokenised licences, royalty tokens, NFT collections and brand tokens.
USMCA joint review: the US declines renewal. What it means for IP in Mexico
The US did not renew the USMCA on 1 July 2026; the agreement stays in force with annual reviews. What it means for trade marks, patents…
