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What can be trademarked — and what cannot?

At first glance, the topic of trademark eligibility seems obvious, but the reality is a lot more complex.

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Everyday IP: Inventing music

Music is a copyright-eligible form of original art, but plenty of inventions past and present ensure that it is played and heard as the artists intended.

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What if all IP rights lasted forever?

The concept of Intellectual Property (IP) rights that last forever makes for a fascinating hypothetical — but, in practice, it would be detrimental to creation and innovation.

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The now and future of MENAP IP: a roundtable discussion

Our expert panel discuss the current state of IP in the MENAP region and what the future holds.

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Cooperation and harmony: IP treaties in MENAP

IP treaties ensure enormous advantages for all kinds of import and export transactions.

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Pick your patent poison: to renew upfront or not?

South Africa provides a practical case study of a jurisdiction where only renewals are payable.

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MENAP: case law in IP procedures

We examine the interaction of Intellectual Property (IP) procedures with local legislation and case law.

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Can memes be Intellectual Property?

Memes are now a pervasive element of popular culture, but where (and how) do they fit into the existing IP landscape?

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Publication and opposition issues in MENAP trademark registrations

The publication of a trademark is an essential step in the registration process, but it does not mean registration has occurred or is guaranteed in the near future.

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Appointment of new CEO, Tobias Diebold

The Dennemeyer Group enters a new era.

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Trademark complications: absolute and relative grounds in MENAP countries

The examination stage of a trademark application, which determines if it will be rejected or progress toward registration, involves specific procedures that must be followed to the letter.

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Nice Classifications in fine detail: peculiarities in the MENAP region

Understanding these unique conditions is essential for companies looking to do business in the region.