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In force since 1995, the trade agreement’s blanket IP provisions are being challenged by emerging technologies and the different needs of individual countries, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
The streaming giant’s deal with one of the biggest entertainment titles inherently includes a vast body of IP. Malcolm Meeks of Finnegan explains what’s on the table.
Courts in China are increasingly rejecting ‘algorithmic neutrality’ as a defence in AI cases—and businesses need to adapt, say Xiaojun Guo and Hongxia Wu of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Non-fungible tokens provide an unprecedented space for African creators to share their stories and traditions with the world, but awareness of varying copyright laws is essential, explains Isabella Becaro Pinho of Inventa.
Nigeria lacks AI-specific laws but hopes to become a leader in the space through a new regulatory framework, says Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa.
It has taken 15 years to warm the pot, but with the AI opt-out plan, EU rightsholders are finally cooked, comments Kurt Van Damme of a Belgian copyright collecting society.
Genomic innovations involve vast amounts of research, making patents, copyrights, and trade secrets vital, explains Olusola Tunmise-Ajani of Inventa International.
The Copyright Amendment Bill is one of the most ambitious reforms in South Africa’s recent history and cuts across the economy, creators’ rights, and trade relations, explains Miguel Bibe of Inventa
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2 January 2026 Literary classics, early Disney and Fleischer animations, and Oscar-winning films join animated icons in the annual release of works from 95 years ago.
2 January 2026 Womble Bond Dickinson rehires the former Marine lieutenant colonel as a trademark attorney and brand-protection litigator.
24 December 2025 In part two of this two-part series, WIPR asks in-house counsel to reflect on 2025, and what will matter most for their teams in 2026.
23 December 2025 In part one of a two-part series, WIPR asks in-house counsel to reflect on 2025, and what will matter most for their teams in 2026.
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