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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.
Trademark counterfeiting enforcement: customs, platforms and criminal action
How customs, online platforms and criminal courts act against counterfeits in Europe, Latin America and Africa, and why every tool starts with a local registration.
Criminal or civil? Choosing the right route against counterfeiters in Spain
Criminal complaint or civil claim against counterfeiters in Spain? Penalties, damages, the suspension rule and the MASC requirement compared, with practical criteria.
Canal+ and LaLiga’s anti-piracy alliance: private enforcement in Africa
LaLiga and Canal+ will share intelligence and coordinate action against piracy in nearly 50 countries. What it means for rights holders enforcing in Africa.
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.
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…
US CBP seizes $33m in fake World Cup goods: lessons for EU and LatAm brands
CBP reported 2,246 seizures and 476,903 fake World Cup items worth $33.1m. Why USPTO registration and CBP recordation decide whether your brand is protected.
Recording your trademark with US Customs (CBP e-Recordation): a guide
How European and Latin American brands record a USPTO trademark with US Customs: who qualifies, what to file, official fees, detention procedure and gray-market limits.
Cease and desist letters in IP: when to send one and the threats risk
When an IP cease and desist letter helps and when it hurts: damages from warned infringers, Spain's pre-trial negotiation rule, unjustified threats and what to include.
Operation Red Card: what Brazil’s anti-piracy enforcement means for you
Operation Red Card blocked 309 domains and 109 IPs in Brazil during the World Cup. How Brazil's anti-piracy tools work and what European rights holders need…
DSA notice and action and trusted flaggers: a playbook for brand owners
How brand owners can use DSA notice and action and trusted flaggers against counterfeit listings: notice elements, who qualifies as a trusted flagger and a seven-step…
Mexico industrial property regulations 2026: what changes from 22 July
Mexico's new LFPPI Regulations apply from 22 July 2026: licences must be recorded with IMPI to bind third parties, enforcement reaches platforms and accounts, and filing…
Kenya’s IP Bill 2026: one authority (KIPA) for trademarks and counterfeiting
Kenya's IP Bill 2026 would merge KIPI, KECOBO and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority into one authority, KIPA. The Trade Marks Act stays; who runs it and how…
