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South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill: Balancing creators' rights and public access in the digital age

The Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) in South Africa has been one of the most debated legislative proposals in recent years, aiming to modernise the country’s copyright framework. As of 2024, the bill is among 20 pieces of legislation awaiting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signature, but its enactment has been delayed due to concerns over its constitutionality. The bill has been referre...

March 27, 2025

Press Release Nigeria Trademark

Upcoming Webinar: Trademark Essentials for SMEs and Startups

Join Angela Adebayo Agbe-Davies, Managing Director of Inventa Nigeria, for an insightful webinar on safeguarding your brand through trademark protection. This is a crucial topic for entrepreneurs looking to protect their brands and grow their businesses securely. Angela will discuss key strategies to protect and enhance brand value, including the importance of trademarks in brand protection....

March 24, 2025

Opinion Patent Africa

Charting the stars: Strengthening Africa's IP frameworks for space innovation

Africa is beginning to make its mark in the international space sector, driven by growing investment and innovation. The 2025 inauguration of the African Space Agency represents a key milestone in this expansion. Vera Albino highlights the challenges of enforcing IP rights in space, where legal uncertainties and multinational involvement create significant challenges for protecting innovations....

March 18, 2025

Vera Albino

Press Release Copyright Trademark

PTMG Spring Conference 2025

Tiago Nobre, Managing Partner, and Vítor Palmela Fidalgo, Legal Director at Inventa, will attend the PTMG Spring Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 24/25 March 2025. Throughout the event, they will connect with international peers to explore intellectual property strategies, address emerging trends and challenges in copyright and trademark law, particularly within the pharmaceutical s...

March 17, 2025

Opinion European Union Trademark EUIPO Europe

Offensive to whom? Why ‘Maricon Perdido' failed the morality test

Occasionally, the principle of morality, as outlined in Article 7(1)(f) of the European Union Trademark Regulation (EUTMR), prompts discussions regarding its interpretation. Since this principle is grounded in subjective values that rely on the fundamental ethical norms accepted by civilised society at any given time, it must be constantly reassessed, reconsidered and even modernised. Over t...

March 14, 2025

Paula Vener

Press Release Portugal Spain Law Europe

Iberian Summit & Awards 2025

The 2025 Iberian Summit & Awards, hosted by Leaders League, took place on March 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hesperia in Madrid. The event gathered business leaders from across the Iberian region to network, exchange insights, and explore new opportunities. As part of the summit, an awards ceremony recognized outstanding individuals and organizations across 30 categories, including the legal sec...

March 13, 2025

Announcement Libya Trademark

Temporary Suspension of New Trademark Applications in Libya

The Libyan Trademark Office has announced that it will temporarily suspend the acceptance of new trademark applications from March 5, 2025, to April 10, 2025. However, the office will continue to process oppositions, appeals, and renewals during this period. For more information, please contact us at info@inventa.com

March 10, 2025

Press Release Patent Europe Industrial Property

Webinar “Protect Your IP with IT and Inventa: Software Patents and Artificial Intelligence”

The webinar “Protect Your IP with IT and Inventa: Software Patents and Artificial Intelligence” took place on February 26, with the participation of Inventa. The event was held at the Telecommunications Institute (IT) in Lisbon and highlighted the main challenges and opportunities in protecting computer-implemented inventions, including those driven by Artificial Intelligence. On...

March 3, 2025

Opinion ARIPO OAPI EUIPO Africa Geographical Indications

From coffee to wine: How GIs shape Africa’s agricultural legacy

From north to south, and from east to west, Africa’s cultural legacy is present in diverse and captivating ways, especially when it comes to its agricultural heritage. From the raw materials used to make clothing, to the traditional ingredients for culinary recipes, Africa holds hidden treasures in agricultural knowledge and customs. Its varying climates give rise to unique combinations o...

February 28, 2025

Isabella Becaro Pinho

Press Release Nigeria Africa

Lagos Tech Fest 2025

With over 40 speakers and more than 2000 attendees, the 5th edition of Lagos Tech Fest took place on February 20th, bringing together startups, innovators, investors, and government representatives shaping the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. The event provided a platform for meaningful discussions, networking, and insights into key industry trends. Key topics included Financial inclus...

February 27, 2025

Opinion European Union Trademark Europe

The distinctiveness of geographical terms under EU trademark law

Geographical terms in trademarks present a complex challenge under EU law, as they can be understood both as indicators of geographical origin and as distinctive trademark elements. However, the European Union Trade Mark Regulation (EUTMR) sets strict criteria for their registration, particularly when they lack distinctiveness due to descriptiveness. João Pereira Cabral explores the lega...

February 26, 2025

João Pereira Cabral

Press Release Nigeria Patent Copyright Trademark

The Creative Class Programme 2025

On February 17, 2025, Angela Adebayo Agbe-Davies, Regional Director at Inventa Nigeria, led the masterclass “Exploring Governance Models and Intellectual Property” at the 5th edition of The Creative Class Programme by The Assembly Hub. During the session, Angela provided valuable insights into governance models, helping participants understand business structures, de...

February 18, 2025

Jurisdiction