Jurisdiction Reports
Jurisdiction reports
A significant ruling from the Calcutta High Court has steered the country towards aligning with international jurisprudence regarding graphical user interfaces, say Samta Mehra and Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar. 22 April 2026
Trademarks
With the country’s latest trademark law revision coming into force this year, Hu Gang of China Patent Agent (HK) explains the direction of the amendment and what it will mean in practice. 22 April 2026
Jurisdiction reports
Counterfeiters and infringers face lower thresholds for criminal convictions and severer penalties following guidance issued last year, says Ling Zhao of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office. 22 April 2026
Jurisdiction reports
The clash between one of India’s largest B2B marketplaces and the country’s drugs regulator challenges the “passive” position of such platforms with regards to allegedly unlawful pharmaceutical listings, says Aarti Aggarwal of Remfry & Sagar. 27 March 2026
Trademarks
Following the EUIPO’s confirmation that the famous author’s name cannot be trademarked for certain goods and services, Paula Vener of Inventa examines how this decision was reached. 13 March 2026
Copyright
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. 19 February 2026
Patents
Article 83 of the European Patent Convention is the 'quiet clause' that can invalidate a patent for insufficient disclosure. Susana Rodrigues of Inventa examines four EPO appeals to show how "enablement" fails and provides a practical checklist to ensure your patent teaches the 'how,' not just the 'what.' 5 January 2026
Patents
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
Jurisdiction reports
Silicon Valley and the R&D corridors of Europe are not the only places where bright ideas begin—it’s time to invest seriously in African science, design, and engineering, writes Miguel Bibe of Inventa. 2 September 2025
Jurisdiction reports
Securing IP rights in the world’s 10th largest economy—with its high-growth industries, modernising patent office and vast consumer base—is a strategic imperative, say Cátia Gentil, Gislaine Zulli, and Otto Licks of Licks Attorneys. 28 August 2025
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