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Russ Hodge, a seasoned television producer with decades of experience, is executive producing 'Intellectual Property,' a new PBS and Amazon series blending talk show and podcast formats. The series debuts this fall at Frederick’s Weinberg Center for the Arts and Maryland Theatre, featuring in-depth interviews with exp…
As Tanzania’s creative industry expands, legal experts and stakeholders are calling on content creators to seek legal guidance early in their projects. Early legal advice can clarify intellectual property rights, ensure compliance with laws, and help creators avoid expensive disputes and regulatory penalties. Industry…
Africa’s innovators increasingly operate across borders, but intellectual property protections remain largely national or regional, complicating business expansion. During the Africa IP Day webinar, experts discussed how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could bridge these gaps by fostering harmonizatio…
At Astana Finance Days 2026, experts from Kazakhstan’s creative economy highlighted innovative approaches to treating intellectual property—such as music rights—as financial assets. Discussions centered on blockchain-based tokenization and the need for regulatory frameworks to enable investment in creative works, sign…
Vietnam has enacted a series of regulations transforming intellectual property rights into recognized economic assets usable for capital contributions, loan collateral, and commercial transactions. The reforms, including amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property and supporting decrees, also bolster digital IP pro…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, JIPO Launches Scaled-Up Intellectual, Property Clinic, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has published an updated examination guide for trade marks practice, clarifying the application of the Trade Marks Act 1994 in light of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. The guide emphasizes the continued binding nature of pre-2021 Court of Justice of the European Un…
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Ashurst Perkins Coie Adds, Intellectual Property Partner Daniel, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The International Meeting on Intellectual Property, held during the Science 2024 Forum in Guadalajara, brought together leading national and international experts to discuss the pressing challenges that Artificial Intelligence poses to copyright law. Key discussions emphasized the necessity of human authorship for cop…
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Shunsuke Sakai, Chief Intellectual Property Strategist, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
New Mexico State University’s intellectual property portfolio now includes 56 active patents and 26 pending applications, reflecting rising commercialization activity. However, the university’s Intellectual Property Office faces funding shortfalls that threaten its capacity to protect and commercialize innovations. Ef…
Macmillan Lawyers and Advisors has expanded its intellectual property practice to offer comprehensive trade mark, copyright, design rights, licensing, and enforcement services to businesses across Brisbane and South East Queensland. The firm aims to address common challenges faced by local operators in securing and ma…
Vietnam has officially approved amendments to its customs law aimed at bolstering enforcement of intellectual property rights. These changes grant customs officials enhanced authority to detect, seize, and prevent the import and export of counterfeit and pirated goods. The legislative update reflects Vietnam’s commitm…
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved significant amendments to its customs law aimed at intensifying the fight against counterfeit products and intellectual property violations. This legislative reform responds directly to concerns raised in a recent U.S. trade investigation, potentially enhancing Vietnam’s global…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has opened applications for 'My IP Story,' a flagship initiative aligned with Africa Intellectual Property Day 2026. This program encourages African entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators to narrate how intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, and c…
Barrister Rockson Igelige, a distinguished Nigerian intellectual property advocate known for his landmark litigation protecting creative industries, has died at age 55. His legal strategies established critical precedents that fortified copyright law enforcement in Nigeria and beyond, ensuring fair compensation for mu…
Dr. NGP Beginners Business Council (BBC) at Dr. NGP Arts and Science College has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AADH Intellectual Property & Tech Ventures. The agreement aims to enhance intellectual property literacy, support early-stage innovators in IP protection, and strengthen the startup ec…
The US Consulate General in Lagos convened over 120 stakeholders from Nigeria’s music and intellectual property sectors for a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening copyright protections and unlocking investment opportunities. The event highlighted the growing global influence of Afrobeats and the critical role of…
The US Consulate General in Lagos, alongside Nigerian IP regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders, convened a three-day workshop focused on strengthening intellectual property protections within Nigeria’s burgeoning music sector. The initiative seeks to establish robust legal frameworks to support cross-border inve…
The UK Intellectual Property Office has published an updated chapter in its Trade Marks Manual focusing on the Tribunal section. This guidance clarifies procedural rules, the influence of EU-derived law post-Brexit, and the hierarchy of binding and persuasive decisions relevant to trade mark opposition and cancellatio…
Kenya is set to transform its intellectual property landscape through the Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026, which proposes merging three key regulatory bodies into the Kenya Intellectual Property Authority (KIPA). This consolidation seeks to eliminate fragmented oversight, reduce duplication, and strengthen enfo…
The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos hosted a comprehensive workshop engaging over 120 policymakers, legal experts, and music industry professionals to discuss strengthening intellectual property frameworks. The event underscored how robust IP protections can unlock commercial opportunities, expand revenues, and deepen…
Intellectual Property Corp has created a new dating show format for Netflix that focuses on individuals navigating romantic relationships following substantial weight loss. The concept aims to delve into the emotional and social challenges faced by participants as they explore love after physical transformation. This…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has clarified the procedure for applicants seeking to register designs whose registration was initially deferred. Applicants are required to complete a specific form and pay the appropriate fee within one year of the original application date. Failure to comply results in the…
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