Sep 28, 2026
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Sep 25, 2026
Dentsu Africa Highlights Five Key Business and Marketing Trends Shaping the Continent's Future
Sep 23, 2026
Balancing AI Use and Intellectual Property Protection: Crafting Effective Acceptable-Use Policies
Sep 23, 2026
Africa’s Path to Global Innovation Leadership Hinges on Strategic Five-Year Transformation
IIPLA Launches Patent Brokerage Service for Patent Owners
IIPLA’s seller-side Patent Brokerage Service helps patent owners prepare sale opportunities, reach relevant buyers, and remain in control of disclosures and decisions.
IIPLA Editorial Team•Monday, September 28, 2026
Dentsu Africa Highlights Five Key Business and Marketing Trends Shaping the Continent's Future
Dentsu Africa’s latest Pulse briefing identifies five critical signals influencing business, media, technology, and consumer behavior across Africa. The report underscores a transformative shift from mere participation to ownership in platforms, technology, and intellectual property. It also highlights changing agency…
Friday, September 25, 2026Read article
Balancing AI Use and Intellectual Property Protection: Crafting Effective Acceptable-Use Policies
As artificial intelligence becomes integral to business operations, companies must develop comprehensive AI acceptable-use policies that protect intellectual property while enabling effective AI utilization. With many enterprises lacking formal governance despite widespread AI integration, risks such as IP leakage, da…
Wednesday, September 23, 2026Read article
Africa’s Path to Global Innovation Leadership Hinges on Strategic Five-Year Transformation
Africa’s longstanding narrative of potential must evolve into measurable progress through a focused five-year strategy emphasizing talent development, data sovereignty, scalable markets, capital access, and speed. Without this shift, the continent risks remaining dependent on externally created technologies and busine…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Navigating the Legal Ambiguities of Fan Fiction Under South African Copyright Law
Fan fiction, a creative practice with deep literary roots and modern commercial success, operates within a legal grey area in South Africa. As derivative works, fan fiction pieces implicate exclusive adaptation rights held by original authors under copyright law. While the fair dealing exception offers some potential…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Unlocking the Value of Intellectual Property in South African Business Rescues and Liquidations
South Africa’s challenging economic environment is driving many businesses toward rescue or liquidation, yet intellectual property (IP)—a critical asset—is frequently neglected. With the rise of artificial intelligence accelerating IP creation, it is vital for business rescue practitioners and liquidators to audit, ma…
IIPLA News Desk•Thursday, September 17, 2026
USA Patents Update Puts Guardant and Reuters U.S Strategy in Focus
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Guardant, Reuters U.S, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA News Desk•Monday, August 24, 2026
Hong Kong Positioned to Become Key Intellectual Property Hub for Chinese Tech Expansion
Hong Kong safeguards seven principal types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. As mainland Chinese technology companies seek international growth, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to facilitate their IP management and commercialization, carving out a distinctive role in the glob…
IIPLA News Desk•Sunday, August 23, 2026
Leading UK Intellectual Property Law Firms: Top Five Specialists for Business Protection
Intellectual property (IP) is a critical asset for businesses, encompassing trade marks, brands, designs, and copyrights. This article profiles five UK law firms—LegalVision, Bristows, Marks & Clerk, Mishcon de Reya, and Osborne Clarke—each offering distinct strengths in IP law. From innovative membership-based legal…
IIPLA News Desk•Friday, August 21, 2026
WIPO Report Highlights Accelerated Innovation and IP Growth in Sports Technology
The World Intellectual Property Organization’s latest Technology SPARK Report on Sports Technology reveals significant growth in intellectual property filings related to sports innovation. Between 2016 and 2025, sports technology patents, trademarks, and design registrations have surged, reflecting the sector’s rapid…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Dutch Intellectual Property Framework Offers Strategic Insights for Vietnam’s Innovation Protection
The Netherlands has established a robust intellectual property (IP) ecosystem that supports innovation through automatic copyright protection, a first-to-file trademark system, accessible patent procedures, and favorable tax policies like the Innovation Box. This article examines the Dutch approach to IP registration,…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Understanding Defence Technology Sovereignty Beyond Geographic Boundaries
Defence technology sovereignty encompasses more than just geographic factors. This article delves into the complexities surrounding defence tech sovereignty, highlighting that it involves strategic, technological, and policy dimensions that transcend physical borders. The discussion underscores the importance of a com…
IIPLA News Desk•Sunday, August 16, 2026
AI-Driven Analysis Turns Patent Filings into a Global Open-Source Intelligence Resource
For over two centuries, patents have served as public disclosures in exchange for exclusive rights. Today, artificial intelligence transforms these filings into a vast intelligence dataset, mined by governments, investors, and agencies worldwide. By analyzing millions of patents alongside scientific and financial data…
IIPLA News Desk•Sunday, August 16, 2026
Navigating AI-Generated Works and Intellectual Property Rights in India: Legal Challenges on Authorship and Inventorship
The rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, especially Large Language Models, challenges traditional Indian intellectual property frameworks. This article explores the legal complexities surrounding AI-generated works under the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Patents Act, 1970, focusing on aut…
IIPLA News Desk•Thursday, August 13, 2026
Strategic Patent Landscape Analysis Empowers Innovation in the Energy Sector
In the rapidly evolving energy industry, conducting patent landscape searches offers companies a strategic edge by revealing competitor activity, identifying innovation gaps, and informing research focus. Utilizing International Patent Classification (IPC) codes and accessible tools like Espacenet, energy firms can na…
IIPLA News Desk•Thursday, August 13, 2026
IPOS Chief Highlights Strategic Role of Intellectual Property in AI-Driven Business Competitiveness
Artificial intelligence has transformed innovation speed and accessibility, making intellectual property a critical strategic asset beyond legal protection. IPOS CEO Tan Kong Hwee emphasizes that companies must leverage IP to build competitive advantages that withstand rapid copying. Singaporean data shows IP rights s…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Vietnam Drafts Law to Strengthen Cultural Industry Ecosystem and Intellectual Property Financing
Vietnam’s draft Law on the Development of Cultural Industries seeks to establish an integrated framework that bridges creators, intellectual property, finance, and markets. Emphasizing a value-chain approach, the law prioritizes creative talent and intellectual property as key assets, aiming to overcome current regula…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Patent Enforcement Challenges Leave Individual Inventors Struggling Amid High Litigation Costs
The patent enforcement landscape increasingly favors alleged infringers due to costly, prolonged litigation and strategic delays. Industry professionals emphasize that only portfolios with high damages potential and multiple patents attract financing, leaving many inventors behind. Jurisdictional differences, such as…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Leveraging Intellectual Property to Drive Innovation Across Africa
Intellectual property (IP) rights are essential tools for unlocking Africa’s innovation potential. By establishing robust IP systems, African nations can stimulate investment, protect creators, and promote sustainable economic growth. This article examines how effective IP management can serve as a catalyst for innova…
IIPLA News Desk•Monday, August 10, 2026
German Utility Models Offer Rapid IP Protection Parallel to European Patents
While European patent applications can take years to grant, German utility models—known as Gebrauchsmuster—offer a fast-track alternative for immediate IP protection. These utility models grant enforcement rights comparable to patents and can be filed within weeks without substantive examination. Importantly, applican…
IIPLA News Desk•Monday, August 10, 2026
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Highlights Film Industry’s Reliance on Revived Intellectual Property
Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ uses horror satire to expose the film and TV industry’s dependence on resurrecting old intellectual property. The film’s narrative and meta-commentary illustrate how franchises are repeatedly recycled, while emerging filmmakers become the new assets in a system…
IIPLA News Desk•Friday, August 7, 2026
Jason Sheasby Highlights How Top Patents Often Prevent Litigation Rather Than Trigger It
Jason Sheasby, partner at Irell & Manella LLP and co-founder of TORL Biotherapeutics, discusses how the strongest patents frequently avoid courtroom battles by clarifying ownership and strengthening negotiations. His insights reveal that well-crafted patent portfolios play a critical role in preventing costly litigati…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Understanding the Patent Cliff: Its Role in Biopharmaceutical Innovation and Market Dynamics
The U.S. biopharmaceutical sector faces cyclical revenue challenges known as the patent cliff, where multiple high-revenue drugs lose exclusivity simultaneously, opening markets to generics and biosimilars. This phenomenon, while causing sharp revenue declines, is integral to the innovation cycle—spurring companies to…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Navigating Supplementary Protection Certificates in Europe: Key Updates and Strategic Insights
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) extend patent protection for authorised medicinal products but present complex legal challenges. Recent developments and CJEU rulings continue to influence SPC requirements and strategies. J A Kemp LLP’s webinar provides expert guidance on adapting patent drafting, filing,…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, August 4, 2026