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The Digital Disconnect: 78.57% of IP Professionals Seek Clarity in Tech Platforms by Carlos Northon
In Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Carlos Northon reveals key findings from the Global IP Tech Survey 2025, uncovering why 78.57% of IP professionals seek clarity in technology platforms and how the upcoming IP Tech & Innovation Services Annual 2026 aims to bridge this widening digital disconnect.

Hetanshi Gohil
1 day ago3 min read


Patent Thickets and Overlap: How Attorneys and Analysts Collaborate in the CRISPR-Cas9 Maze by Joshua Beverley and Dr Michael A. Roberts
In Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Senior Patent Analyst Joshua Beverley of PatWorld Ltd and Patent Attorney Dr Michael A. Roberts of Reddie & Grose LLP unpack the complex CRISPR-Cas9 patent thicket, exploring overlapping claims, global disputes, and the vital collaboration between attorneys and analysts in biotechnology IP.

Hetanshi Gohil
Nov 263 min read


From Milan to the Metaverse: Simona Lavagnini on IP Law, Innovation, and Italy’s Global Role by Simona Lavagnini
In Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Italian IP expert Simona Lavagnini discusses the impact of the Unitary Patent Court, digital brand protection challenges, AI-related copyright risks, and the vital role of cultural heritage protection in today’s global IP landscape.

Hetanshi Gohil
Nov 202 min read


Legal Aspects of Compulsory Licensing in the Pharmaceutical Sector in Russia by Evgeny Alexandrov
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Evgeny Alexandrov of Gorodissky & Partners examines how Russia’s legal framework addresses compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents during crises and beyond.

Hetanshi Gohil
Nov 172 min read


The Power of Patent Data in Research and Business Strategy by Kenichi Nakajima
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Kenichi Nakajima of Clarivate Japan reveals how enriched patent data and analytics platforms are transforming research planning, innovation strategies, and competitive intelligence worldwide.

Hetanshi Gohil
Nov 132 min read


Understanding Compulsory Licensing: A Sri Lankan Perspective by Anomi Wanigasekera
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Anomi Wanigasekera of Julius & Creasy unpacks Sri Lanka’s approach to compulsory licensing and how it balances patent rights with public health priorities.

Hetanshi Gohil
Nov 112 min read


Celebrating Half a Century of Experience in IP: Dr Tatyana Vakhnina, Senior Partner and Founder of Vakhnina and Partners, in honour of Dr Tatyana Vakhnina’s 80th birthday
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 23, we honour Dr Tatyana Vakhnina’s 80th birthday and celebrate her extraordinary legacy as a pioneer of IP law in Russia and the Eurasian region.

Hetanshi Gohil
Nov 72 min read


CNIPA’s Latest Regulatory Updates on Three-Year Non-Use Cancellation Applications: The Equilibrium between Procedural Rigour and Rationality by Robert Chan and Ura Wang
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Robert Chan and Ura Wang of Sun & Chan IP explore CNIPA’s evolving approach to non-use cancellation, balancing streamlined procedures with good faith enforcement.

Hetanshi Gohil
Nov 52 min read


Landlord liability in trademark infringement cases in Peru by Adriana Barrera
In Issue 23 of The Global IP Matrix Magazine, Adriana Barrera of BARLAW explores Peru’s emerging legal framework holding landlords accountable in trademark infringement cases, disrupting counterfeiting at its source.

Hetanshi Gohil
Oct 312 min read


What’s Hot in China’s Trademark Practice by Jimmy Huang and Yan Zhang
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Jimmy Huang and Yan Zhang of East IP explore China’s evolving trademark landscape, highlighting key reforms, Madrid filing risks, and enforcement strategies for 2025.

Hetanshi Gohil
Oct 282 min read


Shaping Global IP Dialogue: Inside The Global IP Matrix Issue 23
Explore The Global IP Matrix Magazine Issue 23, launched for AIPPI 2025 Japan. Discover expert insights, global IP updates, and trends shaping the future of IP.

Hetanshi Gohil
Sep 252 min read


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
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