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Trademark Protection in a Borderless Digital Economy: Comparative Perspectives & Recent Trends across the Caribbean and Beyond by Natalie Glitzenhirn-Augustin
In The Global IP Magazine Issue 24, Natalie Glitzenhirn-Augustin, Sole Practitioner at Glitz Law, Saint Lucia, explores how global trademark trends, landmark UK and US rulings, and rising Caribbean filings are reshaping brand protection strategies in a borderless digital economy.

Hetanshi Gohil
3 days ago3 min read


The Legal Side of Dupe Culture by Eugenio J. Torres-Oyola and Karla-In Encarnación Pak
In The Global IP Magazine Issue 24, Eugenio J. Torres-Oyola, Managing Member, and Karla-In Encarnación Pak, Associate Attorney at Ferraiuoli LLC, examine the legal side of dupe culture, analysing how trademark law, trade dress, and brand strategy intersect with the rise of look-alike products.

Hetanshi Gohil
6 days ago2 min read


The Global IP Magazine Issue 24 Is Out Now: Innovation and Insight Across the Global IP Landscape
In The Global IP Magazine Issue 24, we unveil our rebrand from Global IP Matrix and explore key developments shaping IP today, from human-AI collaboration and dupe culture to landmark copyright jurisprudence and global IP strategy.

Hetanshi Gohil
Feb 32 min read


Protecting a Trade Secret from the West to the East by Zafira Hudani
In Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Zafira Hudani explores how trade secrets are protected in the United States and India, examining legal frameworks, enforcement approaches, and the growing risks posed by technology and cross-border business operations.

Hetanshi Gohil
Dec 19, 20252 min read


From Fragmentation to Integration: UNH Franklin Pierce’s Hybrid JD and the Future of Global IP Education by Professor Seth C. Oranburg
In Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Professor Seth C. Oranburg of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law examines why integrated, global-first IP education is essential for today’s intangible-driven economy and how the Hybrid JD is reshaping legal training worldwide.

Hetanshi Gohil
Dec 12, 20252 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 26, 20253 min read


From Milan to the Metaverse: Simona Lavagnini on IP Law, Innovation, and Italy’s Global Role
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 20, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 7, 20252 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 5, 20252 min read


The Legal Uncertainty Behind Viral Fan Edits by Michele S. Katz
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 23, Michele S. Katz of Advitam IP explores whether fan edits on social media are protected by fair use or if they pose a growing risk of copyright infringement.

Hetanshi Gohil
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Copyright Enforcement in the Digital Age: The Case of Ghana and Nigeria by Sarah Norkor Anku and Co-authored by Onyinyechukwu Mary Magdalene Okeyea Dotsey
Explore Sarah Norkor Anku’s critical analysis of copyright enforcement in Ghana and Nigeria in The Global IP Matrix Issue 23. A must-read for creatives, policymakers, and IP advocates.

Hetanshi Gohil
Oct 7, 20252 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 25, 20252 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 28, 20253 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 21, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 26, 20252 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 24, 20252 min read


Understanding US and EU Patent Systems by Zafira Hudani
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, reporter Zafira Hudani explores the differences between the US and EU patent systems, offering a practical breakdown for innovators and global businesses.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 17, 20252 min read


Intellectual Property: Beyond Borders and Politics by Dr. Alexey Vakhnin
In The Global IP Matrix Issue 22, Dr. Alexey Vakhnin dispels misconceptions about IP in Russia and outlines how its IP system continues to operate fairly and grow—despite global political tensions.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 12, 20252 min read
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