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A unique case in which the Supreme People’s Court heard an infringement complaint involving a questionable patent has led to a more flexible approach to enforcement timeframes, says Xiao Jin of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office. 11 December 2025
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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
Trademarks
With demand for goods rising in Nigeria, trademark infringement is on the up. Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa explores how policy reforms can better protect both brand owners and consumers. 25 November 2025
Patents
The new patent-focused platform from Toppan Digital IP offers AI-driven translation and portfolio analytics. SVP Neil Simpkin explains how it’s helping the C-suite to manage portfolios. 19 November 2025
Future of IP
IP and brand professionals need to consider the potential benefits presented by next year’s window for new TLDs, says Phil Lodico, head of GoDaddy Corporate Domains. 13 November 2025
Trademarks
China’s e-commerce company is taking on AI counterfeits with a mix of human and advanced AI tech of its own—and getting results. 27 October 2025
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Quantum computing is entering mainstream R&D—and establishing an IP strategy from a position of understanding the technology is key, says Gregory Aroutiunian of Bird & Bird. 22 October 2025
Patents
From determining who will own newly developed IP, to confidentiality and regulatory issues, Ana Neves of Inventa discusses what to consider when establishing partnerships. 22 October 2025
Trademarks
More than 1,500 brands are now partnering directly with the online marketplace to reinforce intellectual property safeguards. 14 October 2025
Trademarks
Brands now have a better idea of what will pass the test after the EU General Court set a new threshold for distinctiveness, explains João Pereira Cabral of Inventa. 13 October 2025
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Director – Patents Beth Marshall is a director, patents at Murgitroyd. Murgitroyd