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Foreclosure by Tolerance in the Intellectual Property Law by Bejuka Mildred Alugu
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Bejuka Mildred Alugu of BEJUKA-Elebe IP Sarl & Associates explores foreclosure by tolerance in OAPI, highlighting how inaction by IP holders can undermine enforcement and lead to forfeiture of rights.

Hetanshi Gohil
Sep 182 min read


Enforcing Unregistered Trademarks and Related Trade Dress in Ghana: The ACHOURA Story by Sarah Norkor Anku
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Sarah Norkor Anku of SN Anku IP Law Firm reveals how the ACHOURA case demonstrates the complexities of enforcing unregistered trademarks and trade dress in Ghana and beyond.

Hetanshi Gohil
Sep 92 min read


Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Turkish Trademark Law: Challenges and Opportunities by Aslı Çetin
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Aslı Çetin of ORBIS IP & LAW explores the challenges and opportunities in Turkish trademark law, from combating counterfeiting to navigating new administrative procedures.

Hetanshi Gohil
Sep 12 min read


Ukraine’s Unique Experience in Protecting and Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights during Wartime by Antonina Pakharenko-Anderson
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Antonina Pakharenko-Anderson of Pakharenko and Partners details how Ukraine’s IP community has sustained trademark protection, embraced digital processes, and aligned with EU standards amid wartime challenges.

Hetanshi Gohil
Aug 142 min read


How Attorneys in Smaller Countries Can Encourage Small Business Owners to Protect Their Trademarks by Elleson Fraenk
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Elleson Fraenk of Vision Legalis Advocaten, Suriname, outlines practical strategies for attorneys in smaller economies to encourage trademark protection among small business owners and strengthen local entrepreneurship.

Hetanshi Gohil
Aug 82 min read


Fashion Law in Venezuela: Intellectual Property as a Legal Protection Tool by Beatriz Ayala Cherubini
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Beatriz Ayala Cherubini of Ayala & Asociados explores how Fashion Law in Venezuela is evolving to protect creativity, enforce rights, and meet the legal challenges of a digital and sustainable global fashion industry.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 222 min read


Sports Merchandising Rights: Is Trademark Law Sidelined for the Season? by Michele S. Katz
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Michele S. Katz of Advitam IP LLC unpacks the Penn State v. Vintage Brand case and what it reveals about the uncertain legal foundations of collegiate sports merchandising rights.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 102 min read


Digital Threads and Virtual Runways: Navigating IP Protection on Fashion's New Frontier by Terita Kalloo
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Terita Kalloo examines how digital transformation is reshaping fashion and why brands must adapt their IP strategies for the virtual world.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jun 302 min read
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