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AIPPI World Congress 2025: A Conversation with Ralph Nack, Reporter General, on the Road to Yokohama 2025
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Ralph Nack, Reporter General of AIPPI, discusses his 23-year journey with the organisation, its legislative impact, and what IP professionals can expect at the 2025 AIPPI World Congress in Yokohama.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 283 min read


Unleash the Power of IP: ‘Bears on the Loose’ is coming up soon at the ECTA 43rd Annual Conference by Paola Ruggiero
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Paola Ruggiero previews the ECTA 43rd Annual Conference in Berlin, where intellectual property law meets cinema-themed sessions, global networking, and ECTA’s 45th anniversary celebration.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 212 min read


Re-entering the Russian market: Brand Protection Considerations for Foreign Businesses by Evgeny Alexandrov
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Evgeny Alexandrov and Alexey Kratiuk of Gorodissky & Partners detail how foreign companies can protect their IP when returning to the Russian market, covering trade mark use, enforcement, and parallel import strategies.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 142 min read


Defences to Trade Mark Infringement Claims: Ghana, Nigeria, and the Gambia Compared by Sarah Norkor Anku
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Sarah Norkor Anku and Onyinyechukwu Dotsey of SN Anku IP Firm analyse trade mark infringement defences across Ghana, Nigeria, and The Gambia, offering vital insights for businesses and legal professionals in West Africa.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 83 min read


Qatar's IP Landscape Gets a Major Upgrade in 2024: Building a Hub for Innovation by Rima Hasan
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Rima Hasan of JAH Intellectual Property breaks down Qatar’s major IP reforms in 2024, from joining the Madrid Protocol to reducing filing fees, positioning the nation as a regional hub for innovation and international IP protection.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 32 min read


Parallel Imports in a Sri Lankan Context by Anomi Wanigasekera
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Anomi Wanigasekera and Sabeera Shariff of Julius & Creasy explore how Sri Lanka’s IP law addresses parallel imports, trademark exhaustion, and the legal tensions between exclusive rights and global trade.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 12 min read


All or Nothin? What Can and Cannot be Protected by US Copyright in the Age of AI by Michele S. Katz
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Michele S. Katz, Founding Partner at Advitam IP LLC, examines how the U.S. Copyright Office is addressing the rise of AI-generated content, clarifying that only human-created works are eligible for copyright protection.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 262 min read


The LLM/MIP Degree and Optional Practical Training (OPT): Shaping the Future of Intellectual Property Law by Sarah Dorner
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Sarah Dorner of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law shares how the LLM programme and OPT helped shape their careers in IP law—from Brazil to India, Nigeria to Paraguay.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 242 min read


Leonne Theodore-John: Her Journey from Paralegal to Law Firm Partner and Dominating the IP Industry in Saint Lucia
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, we explore the journey of Leonne Theodore-John, who rose from paralegal to IP leader in Saint Lucia, building one of the Caribbean’s most respected legal firms along the way.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 203 min read


Understanding US and EU Patent Systems by Zafira Hudani
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, reporter Zafira Hudani explores the differences between the US and EU patent systems, offering a practical breakdown for innovators and global businesses.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 172 min read


Intellectual Property: Beyond Borders and Politics by Dr. Alexey Vakhnin
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Dr. Alexey Vakhnin dispels misconceptions about IP in Russia and outlines how its IP system continues to operate fairly and grow—despite global political tensions.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 122 min read


Fixing What Wasn’t Broken: Patents, Touchscreens, and the Button Fightback by Geraint James
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Geraint James breaks down how patent trends signal a surprising automotive design shift—where physical buttons are making a comeback against touchscreen domination.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 63 min read


Innovating for Tomorrow: How Universities Are Reshaping Global Patent Landscapes by Dr. Shweta Singh
In this powerful thought piece, Dr. Shweta Singh of Ennoble IP explores how universities worldwide are becoming patent powerhouses, reshaping innovation ecosystems through academic research, IP creation, and commercialisation.

Hetanshi Gohil
May 292 min read


Shaping the Future: Inside The Global IP Matrix Magazine Issue 22
Explore how artificial intelligence, global enforcement challenges, and diversity are shaping the IP world in The Global IP Matrix Magazine Issue 22, launched in honour of INTA 2025.

Hetanshi Gohil
May 212 min read


Leading Through Change: Meet Elisabeth Stewart Bradley, INTA's 2025 President by The International Trademark Association (INTA)
INTA’s 2025 President, Elisabeth Stewart Bradley, shares her journey, vision, and leadership plans in this exclusive interview featured in The Global IP Matrix Issue 21.

Hetanshi Gohil
May 142 min read


Trademark Registration Processes Compared: E.U., U.A.E., and Singapore by Zafira Hudani
Explore how trademark registration varies across the E.U., U.A.E., and Singapore in this practical guide by Zafira Hudani, featured in The Global IP Matrix Issue 21.

Hetanshi Gohil
May 132 min read


Suriname on the Move: Reforming Intellectual Property in a Nation Poised for Growth by Elleson Fraenk
Elleson Fraenk of Vision Legalis outlines how Suriname is reforming its IP laws amid an economic shift driven by offshore oil. Discover more in The Global IP Matrix Issue 21.

Hetanshi Gohil
May 122 min read


The Red Bull Battle in China: A Commercial and IP War That Spanned Eight Years by Ray Zhao
Explore China’s Red Bull legal battle through the lens of equity disputes and trademark rulings in this in-depth piece by Ray Zhao of Unitalen, featured in The Global IP Matrix Issue 21.

Hetanshi Gohil
May 92 min read


Muraho: Rwanda's .RW Domain Disputes and Digital Growth by Daniel Greenberg
Discover how Rwanda’s .RW Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy protects trademarks and fosters digital trust. Daniel Greenberg of Lexsynergy unpacks the strategy in The Global IP Matrix Issue 21.

Hetanshi Gohil
May 82 min read


An Outline of the Copyright Regime in Sri Lanka by Anomi Wanigasekera and Sabeera Shariff
Julius & Creasy outlines Sri Lanka’s copyright regime and the 2023 Supreme Court decision reaffirming authorship rights. Read the expert legal commentary in The Global IP Matrix Issue 21.

Hetanshi Gohil
May 72 min read
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