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.
IP Global Guard
.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.
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 it means for brands and media.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 goes wrong.
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.
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 to avoid misleading buyers abroad.
