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WIPO has published Madrid System Information Notice No. 32/2026 confirming that, with effect from 01 August 2026, individual fees will apply where Jersey (the Bailiwick of Jersey) is designated under the Madrid System.
Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of research and development across industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to mining, engineering, software development and advanced manufacturing.
National borders are increasingly less relevant to how brands are used, but trade marks are still the key to how brands are protected legally.
The Maldives is on the cusp of significant transformation in trade mark protection with the introduction of its first dedicated Trademark Act (Law No. 19/2025).
On 15 April 2026, the new regulations to the Consumer Protection Act came into effect. These Regulations fundamentally change how unsolicited electronic marketing, such as spam calls, SMSs and digital platform messages, are regulated under the CPA.
A new set of regulations has been published under the Agricultural Product Standards Act governing the classification, packing, and marking of mayonnaise, salad cream, salad dressing, and salad oil dressing intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
