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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.
Brazil’s INPI opens consultation on priority examination for designs
INPI's Public Consultation 02/2026 proposes priority queues for design applications in Brazil. Who could qualify, how the pilot would work and the 23 October deadline.
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.
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…
Designs in cross-border IP due diligence: checklist for Europe and LatAm
What to check in design portfolios during cross-border deals: chain of title, renewals, Hague designations, creator details, deferred and unregistered EU designs and Latin American rules.
Supermac’s vs McDonald’s: why the EUIPO and UKIPO reached opposite results
The EUIPO refused SUPERMAC'S over BIG MAC in June 2026; the UKIPO dismissed McDonald's opposition in July. Why the results differ and what it means for…
Cross-border patent due diligence: ISO 56005 checklist for Europe and LatAm
A patent due diligence checklist based on ISO 56005 for deals across Europe and Latin America: chain of title, coverage, UPC opt-out, encumbrances, FTO and valuation.
The EU Enforcement Directive toolbox: evidence, information and damages
Evidence preservation, right of information, injunctions, damages and publication: the tools Directive 2004/48/EC gives every IP holder in the EU, and how to sequence them.
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.
General Court rejects Puma: trendsetting designs get no broader protection
The General Court dismissed Puma's action in T-376/25: setting a trend neither limits other designers' freedom nor broadens your own design protection. Key points and lessons.
G 1/25 decided: when the EPO still requires adapting the description
The Enlarged Board's G 1/25 of 3 September 2026 limits adaptation of the description to inconsistencies that breach the EPC. What it means for EP and…
.CL domain disputes: revocation, preferential interest and the 30-day window
How .cl domain disputes work in Chile: the 30-day preferential interest window, the abusive registration test, arbitration step by step and NIC Chile's fees.
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.
