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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.
Are social media posts protected by copyright? CJEU rules in Gândul Media
The CJEU ruled on 3 September 2026 that an original social media post is a protected work, and set limits on the news reporting exception. What…
Counterfeits sold on social media (Instagram, TikTok Shop): how to act
How to act against counterfeits sold on Instagram, TikTok and TikTok Shop: DSA notices, evidence, repeat sellers, and when to move to court orders or customs.
Entering Latin America and Africa: first-to-file traps to avoid
Why distributors end up owning European brands in Latin America and Africa, the remedies in the Andean Community, Brazil and Mexico, and a five-step prevention plan.
Brazil INPI priority examination: second 2026 window opens 1 September
Brazil's INPI opens its second 2026 trademark priority window on 1 September: 1,500 places, 10 per applicant, 13 modalities and a BRL 890 fee.
Entering the EU market? A copyright checklist for Latin American companies
Your works are protected in the EU from creation, but can you prove ownership? A copyright checklist for Latin American companies entering Europe through Spain.
Pirated datasets, the new front: music publishers sue Anthropic
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell sued Anthropic on 28 August 2026 over allegedly pirated lyrics. Why data acquisition now matters and where to sue.
IP in corporate reorganisations: intragroup assignments and recordals
After a merger or intragroup transfer, every register must show the new owner. What EUIPO, WIPO, OEPM, the EPO and Latin American offices require, and what…
The Ⓓ symbol: how to mark products protected by a registered EU design
Holders of registered EU designs can mark products with Ⓓ. When the symbol may be used, how to apply it to products and packaging, and how…
EPO fee reductions for SMEs, micro-entities and Unitary Patent filers
Who qualifies for the EPO's 30% micro-entity and language fee reductions, how they combine, and who can claim EUR 500 for Unitary Patent translation costs.
WIPO mediation and arbitration for IP disputes: when and how to use them
When WIPO mediation and arbitration beat litigating an IP dispute in several countries, what they cost and how to draft the dispute resolution clause in cross-border…
Temu’s DSA action plan is due: what the €200m fine means for takedowns
Temu's DSA action plan is due on 28 August 2026. What the €200m fine for illegal products requires and how brand owners can use it to…
Article 17 of the DSM Directive explained: platform liability for uploads
How Article 17 of the DSM Directive makes content-sharing platforms liable for user uploads, what best efforts requires and how rightholders can license or remove content.
