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Copyright protection in African jurisdictions remains decentralised, which is good for national sovereignty but ultimately harms the education, culture and economic development of the region, argues Isabella Becaro Soares de Pinho of Inventa.
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.
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2 February 2026 Excitement is mounting for the world’s largest IP gathering, which will see the industry’s elites travelling to the UK in the spring, reveals the association’s CEO.
30 January 2026 A content creator launches a lawsuit accusing the chipmaker of systematically circumventing YouTube’s access controls to harvest millions of videos for training its generative AI models.
29 January 2026 A major copyright lawsuit against the developer behind Claude AI alleges unauthorised use of more than 20,000 songs and seeks billion-dollar damages.
28 January 2026 New York-based firm makes its second key acquisition in weeks, as the firm pursues growth by broadening its litigation capabilities.
23 January 2026 The full-service European intellectual property firm strengthens South West presence with its ninth location.
22 January 2026 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe adds senior litigators with experience in patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, and commercial disputes across life sciences and technology.
19 January 2026 The firm has hired two partners with expertise in copyright litigation and AI-related copyright matters.
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