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Africa’s vibrant market growth is attracting global investment and dispute resolution mechanisms—from specialised national tribunals to international arbitration and regional bodies—are strengthening enforcement, reducing risk, and bolstering investor confidence across the continent, says Sofia Araujo of Inventa. 8 December 2025
Patents
A non-practising entity is given another chance by a US appeals court to challenge Meta, whose lead ads allegedly infringe a patented method of online advertising. 8 December 2025
Trademarks
UK Court of Appeal upholds parts of Athleta’s appeal while confirming that limited, non-targeted online activity is insufficient to prove genuine use of a trademark in the UK. 8 December 2025
Patents
As part of a broader bid to remove obstacles to patents, director Squires clarifies how examiners, applicants and practitioners may handle patent subject matter eligibility rejections. 5 December 2025
Future of IP
The move could unlock billions in life sciences collaborations and position the UK to rival the US and China. But turning a famously conservative, patient-safety-first institution into a commercially savvy innovation hub will be no small feat. 5 December 2025
Trademarks
Waterproof robe brand prevails at a UK court, setting a strategic blueprint for descriptive brands to protect their trademarks from genericide and imitators. 4 December 2025
Copyright
Court applies standard originality test to functional objects, but sparks debate with new ‘recognisability’ test for infringement. 4 December 2025
Patents
A Finnish wearable fitness gadget company has lost its bid to overturn the invalidation of a key patent, with the US Federal Circuit affirming it is abstract under Alice. 4 December 2025
Patents
A cornerstone of the US economic plan just got new IP protection, so what does it mean for the ‘inventor’ and what should companies leveraging AI do next? 3 December 2025
Copyright
With billions of dollars at stake and repercussions across the global digital ecosystem, the ruling could influence the future scope of ISP responsibilities and liability worldwide. 3 December 2025
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