Solutions offered by computer simulations are very welcome when it comes to preventing the past from repeating itself in the future.

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo shares his insights in "Platforms Pay the Price", published in WIPR – World IP Review, Issue 1 (2025), which explores the growing accountability of online platforms as evolving European regulations...

While various trademark applications confront reasons for refusal - such as a lack of distinctive character, contradiction with accepted moral principles, or replication of prior trademarks - there is one that stands out in particular for wine brands: ...

The rise of artificial intelligence is revolutionising the field of law, including intellectual property law.

The Hague System provides a practical business solution for registering up to 100 designs in 95 countries through a single and cost-effective procedure.

Angela Adebayo, Regional Director of Inventa Nigeria, was recently invited by Arise News, a world news channel, to discuss World Intellectual Property Day...

Submitted by Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. in July 2022, the request for protection of a three-dimensional sign representing a biscuit was recently denied.

Geographical terms in trademarks present a complex challenge under EU law, as they can be understood both as indicators of geographical origin and as distinctive trademark elements.

The EU Design Reform introduces critical updates, including a new EU-wide repair clause, streamlined filing processes, and changes to fees

Within the new framework trademark registrations are valid for a 10-year period, counting from the filing date.

SENAPI – Sao Tome and Principe Intellectual Property Office has announced an update of the official fees for the Intellectual Property (IP) procedures in the country.

Thom Browne's battle with the EUIPO over its four-stripe motif raises questions about the distinctiveness of position marks. Diogo Antunes examines the EUIPO's reasoning...

After more than 50 years of cooperation between the African countries with a view to creating a common market, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement was signed on 21 March 2018...

International IP conventions set the foundations for consistent protection worldwide, yet their real effect depends on how each State incorporates them into its legal system.

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Africa's fashion industry is booming, creating more job opportunities across the continent. Driven by youth, culture, and growing global interest, the sector is gaining international recognition through designers, brands, and events.

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

Uganda's intellectual property (IP) framework has undergone significant updates in recent years, including the introduction of new trademark regulations and efforts to control counterfeiting.

The world is changing faster than we imagined and new tensions are haunting a widespread harm. We are confronted, every day, with news from people being relocated and denied of basic needs such as healthcare...

The Trade Marks Act (No. 11 of 2024) in Zambia has officially come into force, bringing several developments to intellectual property, including the highly anticipated registration of service trademarks.