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The Mystery, Power, Purpose, and Ownership of Talent & Knowledge by Mary Concilia Anchang
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Mary Concilia Anchang of Onambele, Anchang & Associates explores why Africa’s future depends on intellectual property ownership, cultural heritage protection, and stronger creative industries.

Hetanshi Gohil
Oct 72 min read


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


A Brief Look at Switzerland, a Pioneer in Innovation by Claudia Kaya
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Claudia Kaya of Dormaan IP highlights Switzerland’s innovation leadership, the rise of social entrepreneurship, and why start-ups must protect intellectual property to secure long-term success.

Hetanshi Gohil
Aug 212 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


Scope of Governments, Trade Guilds, and Private Associations as Strategies to Combat Illicit Trade by Claudette Vernot
In Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Claudette Vernot of Estrategia Juridica explores how governments, trade guilds, and private associations must collaborate to combat illicit trade and protect intellectual property through legislation, market oversight, and public education.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 292 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


Non-Traditional Trademarks to Improve Brand Protection and Enforcement in Peru and Other Andean Community Countries by Adriana Barrera
In Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Adriana Barrera of BARLAW explores the expanding scope of non-traditional trademarks in Peru and the Andean Community, offering practical guidance for brand owners seeking broader IP protection.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 152 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


From Paralegal to IP Powerhouse by Leonne Theodore-John
In the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Leonne Theodore-John of Nicholas John & Co. shares her journey from paralegal to IP leader and how she is advancing Caribbean IP law and awareness through landmark cases and legislative reform.

Hetanshi Gohil
Jul 72 min read


Managing Business Intellectual Property Rights in Ghana: A Practical Perspective By Sarah Norkor Anku
Learn practical insights into managing intellectual property rights in Ghana from Sarah Norkor Anku, Managing Attorney at SN Anku IP Firm.

Dhruva Dakhani
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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