Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

The European Commission has introduced a revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation and updated Guidelines, effective May 1, 2026, fundamentally reshaping how technology licensing agreements are assessed under EU competition law. The framework introduces significant changes including express provisions for data licensing, extended grace periods for market share thresholds, and new requirements for technology pools and collective negotiations. Companies have until April 30, 2027, to align existin

The FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack features global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, and Davido, but who actually owns the music rights? Behind the unified global album lies a complex web of fragmented intellectual property...

The case of Proline Soccer Academy Limited v MTN Uganda Limited, M/s CQ Saatchi & Saatchi & FUFA (U) Limited arose from a series of contractual arrangements relating to the commercial exploitation...

When Mirra Andreeva wore a jacket emblazoned with "I want to thank myself" after winning the French Open, the phrase sparked more than social media buzz—it raised critical questions about when memorable words cross the line from cultural moment to protectable brand. This analysis explores the legal boundaries between quotable expression and trademark protection, examining how context, commercial use, and consumer perception determine whether a phrase deserves intellectual property protection.

The surge in demand for GLP-1 and GIP medicines—particularly those containing semaglutide and tirzepatide—has created significant commercial opportunity.

In South Africa's digital marketplace, businesses increasingly bid on competitors' trade marks as Google Ads keywords to capture consumer attention.

On 12 May 2026, Tunisia’s parliament (the General Legislation Committee of the Assembly of People’s Representatives) approved amendments to the country’s copyright law...

The FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack features global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, and Davido, but who actually owns the music rights? Behind the unified global album lies a complex web of fragmented intellectual property...

Commercial agreements often contain broadly drafted intellectual property clauses that can inadvertently transfer ownership of proprietary tools, systems...

The European Commission has introduced a revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation and updated Guidelines, effective May 1, 2026, fundamentally reshaping how technology licensing agreements are assessed under EU competition law. The framework introduces significant changes including express provisions for data licensing, extended grace periods for market share thresholds, and new requirements for technology pools and collective negotiations. Companies have until April 30, 2027, to align existin

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On Monday, June 1, 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) hosted a high-level stakeholders meeting and Fireside Chat titled “Accelerating Nigeria’s Innovation System” in Abuja, Nigeria. The event was co-curated by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and WIPO, as part of the official visit of the WIPO Director-General, Mr. Daren Tang, to the WIPO Nigeria Office.