World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April 2026

IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate

This World IP Day, we celebrate the creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs whose passion and ideas drive the future of sports.

Come Visit Us at INTA – Booth 1010

AIPPI is delighted to announce its participation in the INTA 2026 Annual Meeting, where we look forward to welcoming you at booth #1010.

Whether you are a long-time member or new to AIPPI, we would be pleased to meet you. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay updated and get involved.

See you at INTA!

Registration opens on 15 May 2026

2026 AIPPI World Congress

07 – 10 October in Hamburg, Germany

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News & Reports

The Illusion of Patent Protection: Treaty–Statute Misalignment and the PCT Framework in Nigeria

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) provides a harmonized framework for international patent filings

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Intellectual Property and Major Sporting Events: APAPI Roundtable on Paraguay’s EDRI Law

On 24 April 2026, the Paraguayan Association of Intellectual Property Agents (APAPI), with the support of the Paraguayan Group of AIPPI

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Icon of style under legal protection – Louis Vuitton won the court battle over the Damier Canvas trademark

Distinguishing luxury goods is not only a matter of taste, but also of brand attributes which are protected by intellectual property law.

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Qatar: expanded trademark coverage with class 33 now available

DOHA – Following the recent adoption of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (effective February 2026)

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Conflicting Court of Cassation Decisions on EP Validations: Is Re-establishment of Rights Truly Excluded in Turkey?

European patents granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) must be validated in Turkey through the filing of a Turkish translation of the patent specification. Under Turkish law,

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Inclusive Access to IP in Europe: From Representation to Reach

The European discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion in intellectual property (IP) is changing.

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About AIPPI

AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle), is the world’s leading non-profit association dedicated to the development and improvement of laws for the protection of intellectual property. It is a politically neutral, non-profit organisation, based in Switzerland with over 8000 members worldwide from over 110 countries.

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Membership

6 good reasons to become a member

  1. To take part in the improvement and harmonisation of IP laws – by taking part in the resolution process
  2. To meet with IP thought leaders from around the world – by participating in top-notch AIPPI events
  3. To stay ahead on IP law developments – by having access to the work and know-how of AIPPI members
  4. To be a thought leader in IP – by joining AIPPI Standing Committees which span across all IP fields
  5. To develop other skillsets – by joining AIPPI Statutory Committees which help run the association
  6. To build long-standing relationships and friendships – by networking with like-minded professionals
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