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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…
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…
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…
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…