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The United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property regime has reignited debate over the fairness of global IP enforcement, especially for developing nations. With India and others remaining on the USTR’s Priority Watch List, questions arise about consistent applicat…
The May 2026 issue of e-flux journal, guest-edited by McKenzie Wark, explores how digital media feeds transform the public intellectual’s role amid intelligence commodification and platform-driven attention economies. Contributors analyze the shifting authority over public discourse, highlighting the impact on margina…
As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly prevalent, questions arise about the copyrightability of AI-generated prompts. This article explores the legal considerations surrounding AI prompts and their eligibility for copyright protection, highlighting the challenges in applying traditional copyright framewo…
The European Union’s Regulation 2023/2411 introduced a consolidated Geographical Indication (GI) protection system for industrial and craft products, aiming to unify fragmented national laws under the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). However, private certification marks—such as those protecting Wes…
At the Toy Story 5 premiere, Taylor Swift described the franchise as a 'universe,' highlighting the emotional resonance Disney stories hold beyond their legal status as intellectual property. This article argues that Disney’s reliance on the term 'IP' risks reducing beloved narratives to mere assets, and advocates for…
India’s 2002 amendment to its patent law, aimed at aligning with global IP standards, has had profound economic effects beyond compliance. Enhanced patent protections incentivized Indian manufacturing firms to increase exports, import higher-quality intermediate goods, invest in R&D, and expand patent filings internat…
India’s startup landscape has transformed from primarily service-oriented ventures to a burgeoning deeptech ecosystem focused on developing indigenous intellectual property across sectors like semiconductors, defence, renewable energy, and manufacturing. This shift is supported by expanded government funding, demand-d…
African leaders and experts highlight the continent's vulnerability to cultural and intellectual property extraction through AI technologies. With AI models predominantly trained on Western data, African culture and languages face misrepresentation and unauthorized commercial use. Calls grow for legal frameworks akin…
As artificial intelligence increasingly influences brand creation and innovation, companies are adapting their intellectual property management approaches to address new legal and operational challenges. This article explores how brands are responding to the AI-driven transformation in IP landscapes, focusing on strat…
Recent debates around influencer compensation and brand demands in Nigeria reveal deeper shifts in the creator economy. Influencers have earned their place as vital media channels for a digital-first generation, challenging traditional media’s dominance. The future success of Nigeria’s creative sector depends on partn…
The rapid expansion of data center infrastructure is intensifying intellectual property risks for developers, operators, investors, and cloud providers. A recent analysis by Morgan Lewis partners highlights how the complex integration of multiple technologies within data centers exposes project participants to patent…
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing creative fields by generating music, art, literature, and software rapidly. However, existing intellectual property laws, rooted in human authorship, struggle to address the ownership and protection of AI-generated works. While jurisdictions like the US have ruled that autono…