News & Reports
A Legislative Milestone: China Releases the 2025 Draft Amendment to the Trademark Law for Review by National Lawmakers
China’s fifth amendment to the Trademark Law has reached a critical milestone.
From Human Spark to Machine Output: Rethinking Originality in Macau’s IP Landscape
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape global creative industries, Macau with its unique legal positioning and robust Decree-Law no. 43/99/M (the "Copyright Law"), stands at a critical juncture.
The Danish Supreme Court Establishes a Strong Validity Presumption for Patents in Preliminary Injunction Cases
On 8 January 2026, the Danish Supreme Court rendered a decision in three joined cases regarding three granted preliminary injunction orders and established a strong presumption of validity of patents.
Beyond Passive Hosting: The French Supreme Court Rules on Airbnb’s Liability for Third-Party Illicit Content
In two decisions handed down on 7 January 2026, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) addressed whether Airbnb can rely on the hosting provider exemption when its services are used for illicit purposes.
“Don’t Aid pirates”; The Court Found Cloudflare Liable for Aiding and Abetting Copyright Infringement of One Piece
On 19 November 2025, the Tokyo District Court rendered a landmark judgment against Cloudflare, Inc., holding the U.S.-based Content Delivery Network (CDN) provider liable for aiding the infringement of publication rights regarding four Manga titles including globally popular works such as ONE PIECE and Attack on Titan.
Algeria: Official IP Fees Revised under New Finance Law
ALGIERS – The Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has announced the implementation of a revised fee structure for intellectual property services, following amendments introduced under the Finance Law of December 2025.