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Sponsored by INLEXPravir Palayathan of INLEX explains how the ruling strengthens protection for well-known marks and clarifies parasitism and unfair competition in disputes -
Sponsored by INLEXSocial media-fuelled demand for luxury counterfeits such as the ‘Takealot Tirkin’ is reshaping consumer culture across Africa and raising pressing questions for brands. Haadya Mosafeer of INLEX finds a potential answer in Mauritius’ response
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherCwengile Cwele, with oversight from Chyreene Truluck of Spoor & Fisher South Africa, explains how the new process works and the implications for practitioners and rights holders
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys examines the AI copyright dispute of ANI v OpenAI, and whether a compulsory licensing framework could reconcile innovation objectives with the rights and commercial interests of creators
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Abhishek Nangia of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explain how the ruling clarifies the limits on the use of personal names in pharmaceutical trademarks
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law outlines the new system’s key mechanisms and implications for evidence gathering in civil litigation, with a particular focus on technology-related disputes
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Sponsored by Gün + PartnersSelin Sinem Erciyas of Gün + Partners explores the growing alignment between Turkish courts and the Unified Patent Court in applying a strictly technical-functional standard for patent infringement by equivalence
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Sponsored by InventaVítor Palmela Fidalgo of Inventa examines how Portuguese case law diverges from EU rules on acquired distinctiveness, highlighting the Pão de Rio Maior decision and its implications for trademark interpretation and consumer protection
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Sponsored by InspicosEdward J Farrington of Inspicos explains how G 2/24 confirms that a third-party intervener does not acquire appellant status once all original appeals are withdrawn
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Sponsored by Licks AttorneysEduardo Hallak, Rafaella Oliveira, and Laís Souza of Licks Attorneys explain how the provision operates in practice, highlighting evidential hurdles and best practices for patent applicants
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Sponsored by Berken IPEmilio Berkenwald of Berken IP says that although the move potentially eases prosecution, several issues – particularly concerning second medical use claims – remain
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Sponsored by Licks AttorneysEduardo Hallak, Juliana Neves, and Gabriela Monteiro of Licks Attorneys explain how Brazilian courts have reshaped divisional patent practice and assess the practical impact of the current framework
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Sponsored by Becerril, Coca & BecerrilSoledad Betanzos-Lara of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains how Mexico’s pharmaceutical and biotech patentability criteria are being reshaped by evolving examination practice
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Sponsored by Becerril, Coca & BecerrilLuis Emilio Moncada of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains why provisional measures are an increasingly valuable mechanism under Mexican intellectual property law as the country prepares to co-host the football World Cup
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Sponsored by Becerril, Coca & BecerrilFernanda Villalobos of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains how Mexican trademark law now allows descriptive signs to acquire protection through market use and consumer recognition
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Sponsored by Cabinet M OproiuRaluca Vasilescu of Cabinet M Oproiu considers how the use of AI assistants may influence clients’ general expectations regarding patent attorneys’ work
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Sponsored by IPSILONAn outdated and fragmented framework is creating growing operational risk amid heightened geopolitical tension and accelerating dual-use innovation, says Dirk Pieters of IPSILON Belgium
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Sponsored by Cabinet M OproiuRaluca Vasilescu of Cabinet M Oproiu considers how patent applicants may need to adapt their approaches as a result of widespread political and economic uncertainty
