Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
Yiwu, China’s manufacturing powerhouse, has evolved beyond traditional contract manufacturing to become a key global supplier of World Cup-related products. Fueled by a strategic embrace of intellectual property rights and rapid supply chain capabilities, Yiwu merchants are now shaping global football merchandise mark…
President Donald Trump has disclosed ownership of eight "TRUMP HOME" trademarks registered in Venezuela, covering household products such as kitchenware and textiles. This marks the first time Venezuela appears in his financial disclosures, coinciding with the Biden administration’s efforts to reestablish relations wi…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, S.W.A.T. Exiles, Sony Pictures Television, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Mexico's Ministry of Economy has launched multiple initiatives to enhance global trade relations, protect geographical indications, and strengthen the country's innovation ecosystem. Key developments include the official designation of Michoacán avocados as a protected Geographical Indication, the UK's accession to th…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Koster, Bali Tourism Geographical Indication, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Latin America and the Caribbean face persistent challenges in economic growth and productivity. A new joint study by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the European Patent Office (EPO) examines how intellectual property rights, particularly patents, can support innovation and techn…
IIPLA reviews the enforcement implications of Enforcement, Business, Fakes, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The IP Hall of Fame Academy has announced the 2026 inductees: William ‘Bill’ Cornish, Roberto Dini, and Justice Prathiba M Singh. Selected through a rigorous voting process, these honorees represent pioneering scholarship, patent monetisation innovation, and judicial leadership in IP law. Their achievements span acade…
The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement. The United States has kept Thailand on its intellectual property (IP) "Watch List" in its 2026 assessment, despite acknowledging the country's progress in IP prot…
India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. The designation places India among six countries identified by the US as having significant concerns re…
Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators The United States has kept Thailand on its trade watch list for another year, urging stricter enforcement against online piracy platforms and targeting of more small-scale violators of intellectual property.
April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act Public Hearings Regarding Sec…
It said that Vietnam is not entering into good faith negotiations or making significant progress in negotiations to provide adequate and effective IP rights protection. India has landed among a list of six countries on the priority watch list of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR deals with adequacy and effe…
The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…
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Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Special 301 report for 2026 adds Vietnam to its list as a Priority Foreign Country, representing the first time in 13 years that any country has been added to the list.…
This comprehensive report covers recent trademark-related regulatory changes, judicial rulings, and technological advancements across multiple jurisdictions. Highlights include Argentina’s streamlined technology transfer registrations, Brazil’s adoption of Madrid e-Filing, a pivotal CJEU ruling on opposition proceedin…
The 2026 U.S. Chamber International IP Index reveals a critical transformation in global intellectual property protection. While several advanced economies, including eight EU member states and the United States, have weakened their IP frameworks, emerging and middle-income countries such as the UAE, Ecuador, Malaysia…
Latin America’s mining industry, led by copper, lithium, iron ore, and bauxite production, offers significant opportunities for Canadian mining firms known for innovation and sustainable practices. However, protecting intellectual property (IP) in this region requires understanding local legal frameworks and implement…
The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement contains key intellectual property provisions that could significantly improve Brazil’s patent system and the protection of geographical indications. This development is poised to impact the Latin American IP landscape by aligning Brazil’s standards more closely with those of the…
Brazil is actively updating its intellectual property policies to accommodate artificial intelligence innovations. Key focuses include ensuring transparency in AI-related inventions, affirming human inventorship, and harmonizing with international standards. The country has introduced new patent examination guidelines…
The World Intellectual Property Organization’s WIPO Pulse 2023 survey offers an unprecedented global analysis of public awareness and perception of intellectual property (IP). Covering 50 countries and 25,000 respondents, the study reveals high recognition of copyright worldwide, regional differences in patent and geo…
The 2025 WIPO Pulse survey presents comprehensive findings on global consumer awareness and perceptions of intellectual property (IP) rights, showing increased knowledge since 2023 and diverse regional trends. The study underscores the importance of IP education in fostering innovation and fair compensation for creato…
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