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IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Anglo, Mining Weekly Anglo, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Former senior officials from the Trump administration are urging the United States to reinforce its intellectual property protections, arguing that strong patent rights are essential for maintaining national security and technological leadership. As China strengthens its own IP system and outpaces the U.S. in critical…
India is intensifying its focus on intellectual property (IP) in the sports sector, introducing a three-year fee waiver for sports-related IP registrations and launching the Viksit Bharat Digital Matrix 2026 Design Hackathon. These initiatives are designed to transform sports from mere competition into a driver of inn…
A new analysis underscores the critical role of intellectual property rights in supporting Africa’s industrialization and economic diversification. With most African nations still reliant on raw material exports, the report calls for enhanced IP frameworks to foster scientific and technological innovation, which are e…
Recent research from the Federation of Small Businesses reveals that 25% of UK SMEs have experienced intellectual property violations in the past five years. Despite common misconceptions, experts emphasize that IP protection is both vital and accessible for small businesses, outlining practical steps for safeguarding…
The UK and Nigeria are experiencing unprecedented collaboration in film production, highlighted by recent high-profile co-productions and evolving legal and financial frameworks. With new incentive schemes, maturing markets, and complex intellectual property considerations, producers must navigate a multifaceted lands…
As intellectual property disputes gain prominence in the digital marketplace, understanding the fundamentals of IP protection is crucial for Indian entrepreneurs. This guide outlines the four main types of intellectual property—copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets—and provides actionable steps for securi…
The European Union's new Directive (EU) 2024/1799, published on July 10, 2024, seeks to make repairs of household and electronic goods more accessible and sustainable by empowering consumers to choose independent repairers and use refurbished parts. However, the directive's interaction with existing industrial propert…
Vietnam will introduce significant updates to its intellectual property (IP) regime effective April 1, 2026, under the Law on Intellectual Property revised by Law No. 131/2025/QH15. The changes clarify how IP rights are established, streamline registration procedures, and shorten examination timelines – marking a nota…
Who owns the intellectual property in a world run by AI? Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto The distinction between computation and consciousness is central to understanding why legal debates over AI ownership remain unsettled.
Despite mounting evidence supporting the effectiveness of mediation and other non-adjudicative processes in resolving intellectual property disputes, many practitioners and clients continue to default to litigation and arbitration. This analysis explores the paradox, examining the reasons behind the hesitation to embr…
Sibilla Delorenzi works at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), the federal government's primary point of contact for matters related to intellectual property. The IPI is responsible for examining, granting and managing industrial property rights (patents, trademarks and designs). It works with…