INTA Leadership Meeting 2025
The INTA Leadership Meeting once again brought together committee members from across the globe for its annual gathering, held this year from November 18 - 21 in Hollywood, Florida (USA). Over the course of the program, attendees immersed themselves in a range of skill-building experiences, from intensive bootcamps and hands-on workshops to dynamic “Leadership Lab” discussions focused on topics such as Artificial Intelligence within Intellectual Property (IP) industry, brand protection, and sustainability.
Websummit 2025
The Web Summit 2025 took place from November 10 to 13 in Lisbon, Portugal. João Batalha, Luís Caixinhas, Sara Fonseca, and Yasmin Sabra attended the event to network, exchange ideas, and explore a wide variety of innovative projects and startups, gaining valuable insights into developments across multiple industries.
Angela Adebayo Agbe-Davies: Pioneering IP leadership in Nigeria
In celebration of Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, The Guardian released a special edition highlighting remarkable contributions within the country.
Angela Adebayo-Agbe Davies, Regional Director at Inventa Nigeria, was recognized for her pivotal role in establishing Inventa the first international intellectual property firm in Nigeria positioning the company as a key player in the global IP space.
LESI YMC 2025 | Pan-European Conference
The LES International Young Members Committee Conference will take place on November 7, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will serve as a platform for discussion among IP practitioners under the theme “Young minds redefining how knowledge, innovation, and technology move across borders and industries.”
Painting the future: NFTs and the new canvas for African artists
The way we create art reflects how we engage with the world around us. For many artists, creation is rooted in personal identity, cultural heritage, and lived experience.
With the rise of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), a new space for artistic and cultural storytelling has emerged. This space allows creators to present their art alongside the narratives and identities that shaped it.
Luanda International Trade Fair - FILDA 2025
The 40th edition of the Luanda International Fair (FILDA), the largest international trade event in Angola, took place from July 22 to 27, in the Special Economic Zone (ZEE), Luanda - Bengo.
Creativity is Your Capital: How to Bank on Your Talent Legally
From music and film to fashion and digital content, Nigeria’s creative sectors are thriving on a global scale.
Olusola Tunmise-Ajani explores how strengthening legal frameworks and enhancing awareness of intellectual property rights can empower Nigerian creatives to protect, structure, and monetise their creative works.
World IP Day 2025: IP and Music - Feel the Beat of Innovation
During the interview, Angela highlighted the music industry and emphasized the importance of artists actively safeguarding their creative works and legal rights.
World IP Day 2025: The hidden cost of a stream
Every year, WIPO dedicates a theme to World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated on April 26th. In 2025, the theme is 'IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP,' aiming to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual property in the music sector.
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 referred to the Constitutional Court for review, a decision that will significantly impact South Africa’s creative and intellectual property landscape.