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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 + PartnersMutlu Yıldırım Köse and İrem Girenes Yücesoy of Gün + Partners analyse the different approaches to similarity assessments conducted by the court of first instance in the proceedings and the appeal
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Sponsored by INLEXIgor Charles of INLEX analyses how the Paris Judicial Court’s ruling illustrates the limits of copyright, trademark, and unfair competition protection in advertising
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdFame means not all literary figure marks are created equal, says Charlotte Colthurst of Bird & Bird in examining an EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal ruling
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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
