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
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
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.
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)
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,
Inclusive Access to IP in Europe: From Representation to Reach
The European discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion in intellectual property (IP) is changing.