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AIPPI adopts four important Resolutions at the 2025 Yokohama World Congress

Under the leadership of Ralph Nack, Reporter General of AIPPI, and his team (RGT), these Resolutions brought together several hundred leading experts on the issue from more than 40 different countries.

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The Influence of Social Media on Gender Inequality

In the digital age, social media platforms are no longer just venues for sharing photos or chatting; they have become key actors in shaping public opinion.

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The Protection of Well-Known Trademarks in Central America and the Dominican Republic

The protection of well-known trademarks is a fundamental element of contemporary intellectual property law.

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The IP High Court overturned the ruling of the district court that denied patent infringement by the generic version of REMITCH® OD tablets and ordered the generic manufacturers to pay 21.7 billion yen in damages

Toray Industries, Inc. (“Plaintiff”), the owner of Japanese Patent No. 3531170 ("Patent"), sued Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (collectively, "Defendants"), for damages

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Judicial Website Blocking Orders in Paraguay: First Criminal Injunctions Targeting Stream‑Ripping Services

In a landmark step for Paraguay’s copyright enforcement system, on October 2nd, 2025, the Criminal Court of Guarantees for Economic Crimes in Asunción

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Registering unitary effect of European patents- what can go wrong?

The unitary effect of European patents under Regulation (EU) No 1257/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1260/2012, launched in 2023, represents a major step towards the simplification of patent protection in the European Union.

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About AIPPI

AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle), is the world’s leading non-profit association dedicated to the development and improvement of laws for the protection of intellectual property. It is a politically neutral, non-profit organisation, based in Switzerland with over 8000 members worldwide from over 110 countries.

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Membership

6 good reasons to become a member

  1. To take part in the improvement and harmonisation of IP laws – by taking part in the resolution process
  2. To meet with IP thought leaders from around the world – by participating in top-notch AIPPI events
  3. To stay ahead on IP law developments – by having access to the work and know-how of AIPPI members
  4. To be a thought leader in IP – by joining AIPPI Standing Committees which span across all IP fields
  5. To develop other skillsets – by joining AIPPI Statutory Committees which help run the association
  6. To build long-standing relationships and friendships – by networking with like-minded professionals
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