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The stronger a trademark becomes, the more it risks sliding into generic use. Diogo Antunes examines this paradox at the heart of brand success, analyzing how Spanish and Portuguese courts address the tension between...

The increasing trend of registering digital symbols, such as emojis and hashtags, prompts a critical reassessment of how conventional trademark laws accommodate these modern forms.

When does a reputed trade mark benefit from protection beyond likelihood of confusion? Article 8(5) EUTMR grants extended protection, even where the goods or services are dissimilar, provided certain cumulative conditions are met, including the existence of a “link” between the signs.

When we think of a trademark in our daily lives, we often associate it to a set of conventional marks, for example, letters, numerals, words, symbols, or combinations of one or more of these elements.

Product placement in Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, presents a growing opportunity for brands and filmmakers.

Some of Portugal's most distinctive wine brands bear names that may seem provocative at first glance. Yet behind these labels lies a rich connection between history, folklore, regional identity, and trademark law.

Trademarks in the media industry can be as valuable as the content they represent. This was clearly illustrated in the case of Polígrafo, a Portuguese fact-checking programme, where control over the brand name ultimately determined who could continue using the format.

As of 8 October 2026, Saudi Arabia will join the Madrid System, following the deposit of its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol on 8 July 2026.

From March 1st 2025, the amendments to the Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial Design will take effect, including their implementing regulations, Forms and Fees.

The internet service in Sudan has been totally suspended as of today, June 10, 2019. This interruption is related to the civil disobedience and protests that are taking place all over the country.

The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) of Mainland Tanzania has clarified that foreign trademark registrations may be used to support applications for customs recordation.

The United Arab Emirates has recently started accepting trademark applications in Class 33, allowing wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages to be protected directly under the appropriate Nice Classification. Beer may also now be expressly covered in Class 32, reflecting a significant change in the UAE Trademark Office’s previous practice.

After years of anticipation, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has now had three years to shape the future of European patent litigation. Its early case law reveals a deliberate effort to move beyond national traditions and develop an autonomous approach to patent interpretation.

Nigeria is reinforcing its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship through a new strategic partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). By signing a Memorandum of Understanding between SMEDAN and WIPO, the Federal Government aims to make intellectual property protection more accessible for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), helping businesses turn their ideas, brands, and innovations into valuable commercial assets.

The Zanzibar Industrial Property Office (ZIPO) has implemented a significant increase in official fees for intellectual property services...

Inês Monteiro Alves describes, through a practical guide, the patent registration process at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO).

2022 is a breakthrough year for Cape Verde's intellectual property system. After nearly 15 years of stagnation in the ratification of IP treaties and updates to IP law...