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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…
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…
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…
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 reviews the patents implications of Patents, Guardant, Reuters U.S, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…