エブリデイIP: ミッキーマウスと映画における知的財産の物語
ディズニーの代表的なキャラクターであるミッキーマウスのパブリックドメイン化問題は、知的財産が映画ビジネスに与える大きな、そして多面的な影響の一例です。
Moderna sues Pfizer / BioNTech for COVID vaccine patent infringement
Though Intellectual Property (IP) disputes are not uncommon in the pharmaceutical industry, the scale and prominence of this litigation are of rare magnitude.
Cooperation and harmony: IP treaties in MENAP
IP treaties ensure enormous advantages for all kinds of import and export transactions.
Pick your patent poison: to renew upfront or not?
South Africa provides a practical case study of a jurisdiction where only renewals are payable.
MENAP: case law in IP procedures
We examine the interaction of Intellectual Property (IP) procedures with local legislation and case law.
Can memes be Intellectual Property?
Memes are now a pervasive element of popular culture, but where (and how) do they fit into the existing IP landscape?
Publication and opposition issues in MENAP trademark registrations
The publication of a trademark is an essential step in the registration process, but it does not mean registration has occurred or is guaranteed in the near future.