Anti-Counterfeiting

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.

Africa’s fashion industry is booming, creating more job opportunities across the continent. Driven by youth, culture, and growing global interest, the sector is gaining international recognition through designers, brands, and events.

From September 13th to 16th, the AIPPI World Congress was held in Yokohama, Japan.

During the four-days, the event featured panel discussions, keynote speakers and social events, covering a wide range of topics. These included IP’s role in artificial intelligence and Japan’s legal traditions, with sessions on AI & copyright, patent law, trademarks in fashion, pharma innovation, creative works in the digital world, non-traditional trademarks, the rise of “dupes” in luxury goods, and protection of designs and user-generated content.

The working group conducted a survey directed to brand owners to assess industry attitudes towards counterfeit destruction, focusing on the concerns a

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 of flavours, species, and production methods, all contributing to an agricultural legacy that is both distinctive and invaluable.

The “Inventa IP Review” annually highlights key intellectual property (IP) developments from the past year. This magazine features our team's opinion articles, interviews, press releases, and other expert insights.

The global luxury market is expanding, and Africa is increasingly becoming a key area of interest for high-end brands. The continent’s growing middle class, economic diversification, and burgeoning urban centers present significant opportunities for luxury brands to establish a presence. However, the protection of these brands requires robust IP strategies, particularly in markets where counterfeit goods and weak enforcement mechanisms remain prevalent.

The scope of the challenge

With the rise of eco-conscious branding, companies are competing for a green edge. However, not all claims are as sustainable as they seem, leading to unfair competition that threatens IP rights and brand integrity.

At the upcoming 2024 Leadership Meeting, taking place from November 12 to 15 in New Orleans, USA, Daniel Reis Nobre will moderate a session titled “Green Gambits: Unfair Competition in the Eco-Friendly Era”.

The 2024 edition of The Legal 500: Intellectual Property Comparative Guide is now available, featuring insights from Vítor Palmela Fidalgo and João Pereira Cabral on Intellectual Property laws and regulations in Portugal.

This comparative guide delivers an up-to-date overview of intellectual property law and practice across numerous jurisdictions.

For more details, explore the Portugal chapter in the 2024 Legal 500: Intellectual Property Comparative Guide here.