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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.
PPH between the EPO and Latin America: how to fast-track examination
The EPO's PPH programmes with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru: status, requirements, the EPO timing trap and how the reverse direction works.
IP preliminary injunctions in Spain and the EU: proof, timing and security
What Spanish courts require for IP interim measures, how fast they can act, how security is set and what EU trade mark courts and the UPC…
OAPI’s first Lisbon GIs: Madd de Casamance and Penja pepper
Madd de Casamance and Penja pepper are the first OAPI GIs registered under the Lisbon Geneva Act. Where they can take effect and how EU trademark…
Open source licences in business: IP risks of GPL, MIT and Apache
Open source code is free to use but not free of conditions. What GPL, MIT and Apache require, when copyleft applies and how to prepare for…
International trademark renewals: deadlines, grace periods and Madrid
Renewal windows, grace periods, surcharges and use declarations across the EU, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, the Andean Community, Cuba, ARIPO and the Madrid System.
.BR domain disputes: how SACI-Adm differs from the UDRP
Brazil's SACI-Adm protects trade and civil names, needs bad faith in registration or use only and runs in Portuguese. How it differs from the UDRP and…
Regulated-sector gTLDs: ICANN appoints its Safeguard Assessment provider
Mirror Group will assess which 2026-round gTLDs need safeguards for regulated industries. The four risk groups, the Safeguard PICs and what sector brands should do.
Deferment of publication of an EU design: 30 months, fees and launch timing
Since 1 July 2026, EU design deferment must be paid at filing and publication is automatic after 30 months. Fees, protection during deferment and launch strategy.
Cross-border patent licensing: recording in Brazil, Spain and Portugal
Brazil's new INPI contract rules, licence recording in Spain and Portugal, royalties after Brazil's 2023 tax reform and licence-of-right fee savings explained.
Voice, face and likeness: deepfake protection in the EU and Latin America
How talent and brands can stop AI clones of a voice or face: the new AI Act ban, Article 50 disclosure, Spanish image rights, Mexico's 2026…
Morocco, Egypt and South Africa: three gateways for IP in Africa
Morocco, Egypt and South Africa sit outside OAPI and ARIPO. Which WIPO systems reach each market, where national filings are unavoidable and what to plan.
Trademark due diligence in Latin American deals: 10 checks before you sign
Ten trademark checks for M&A and licensing deals in Latin America: registered owner, chain of title, recordals, non-use exposure, licences and Madrid dependency.
