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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.
Centralised domain portfolio management for multi-jurisdiction groups
How multi-country groups centralise domain portfolio management: registry rules in Europe and Latin America, expiry windows, transfer locks and a consolidation plan.
Domain names in cross-border IP due diligence: what to check before a deal
What to check on domain names before an acquisition: the real registrant, NIS2 data accuracy, account control, pending disputes, transfer locks and ccTLD rules.
Domain name watching: detect typosquatting before it becomes phishing
Three in four phishing domains are attacker-registered. How a domain watch built on TMCH alerts, gTLD zone files and ccTLD data spots typosquatting early.
How much does a UDRP cost in 2026? Standard, expedited and refund rules
What a UDRP costs at WIPO in 2026: standard and three-member fees, the USD 4,000 expedited track, refunds when a case ends early and ccTLD comparisons.
.AR domain disputes: NIC Argentina’s ten bad-faith criteria
How .ar domain disputes work before NIC Argentina: who can file, deadlines, appeals and the ten bad-faith criteria of Disposition 187/2023, with the evidence to gather.
WIPO Overview 3.1: AI, passive holding and unregistered marks in the UDRP
What the WIPO Overview 3.1 changes for UDRP complainants: evidence for unregistered marks, the refined passive holding test, AI-assisted evidence and more.
.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.
.eu ADR disputes at €700 until the end of 2026: who can use the window
EURid's €600 discount cuts .eu ADR filing fees to €700 until 31 December 2026. What to prove, who can obtain a transfer and the mistakes non-EU…
.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…
UDRP, URS or court? Choosing the right route to stop a cybersquatter
The URS suspends a clearly infringing domain fast and cheaply; the UDRP transfers it; courts award damages. A comparison and decision tree for brand owners.
.MX domain disputes under the LDRP: the key difference from the UDRP
The LDRP governs .MX domain disputes: bad faith in registration or use is enough and registered slogans also give standing. How it works, timelines and fees.
UDRP decisions up 11% in Q2 2026: what the numbers say about cybersquatting
UDRP decisions and disputed domains rose over 11% in Q2 2026. Key figures by provider, outcomes and RDNH, and what they mean for brand owners planning…
