Keywords: Intellectual property


Britain and Switzerland sign landmark trade deal to expand services and ease business travel

The United Kingdom and Switzerland have signed a new trade agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in services, digital commerce and professional mobility, marking one of the most significant bilateral economic accords between the two countries since Brexit. Announced in Bern on Monday, the agreement......

China’s MiniMax fails to dismiss Disney copyright lawsuit over AI system

A U.S. federal court has rejected a request by Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by major American entertainment companies, including Disney, Comcast’s Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The case concerns allegations that MiniMax used copyrighted......

French National Assembly excludes AI copyright bill from parliamentary agenda

A legislative proposal aimed at addressing the use of copyrighted content by artificial intelligence systems will not be included in the upcoming parliamentary agenda of the French National Assembly, marking a setback for supporters of stronger protections for creators. The decision was taken during......

Shein and Temu clash in UK court over alleged copyright violations

Fast-fashion giant Shein has accused rival e-commerce platform Temu of large-scale copyright infringement during a legal battle now unfolding before the High Court in London. The dispute marks the latest chapter in the growing global rivalry between the two rapidly expanding online retail platforms,......

Exclusive: India's Zee sues Nykaa over alleged copyright misuse of songs on Instagram reels

Indian media company Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, accusing the company of using copyrighted songs without proper authorization in Instagram reels used for product promotion. The case, filed on April 3 at the Delhi High Court, seeks approximately $210,000......

Lion king song dispute: composer sues comedian over parody joke

A legal dispute has emerged over a comedic parody of a well-known song from The Lion King, as composer Lebohan Morake files a lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi, seeking $27 million in damages. The case centers on the iconic opening song “Circle of Life,” a globally recognized piece......

Morocco retains top position in Africa for intellectual property protection

Morocco has once again secured its position as the leading African country in intellectual property (IP) protection for 2026, according to the International Intellectual Property Index compiled by the Global Innovation Policy Center. Ranked 22nd globally with a score of 59.19 out of 100, Morocco maintains......

Morocco confirms regional leadership in intellectual property for the fourth consecutive year

Morocco has maintained its regional leadership in intellectual property for the fourth consecutive year, ranking 22nd globally in the 2026 edition of the International Intellectual Property Index. The ranking, published by the United States Chamber of Commerce, highlights Morocco’s ongoing......

Pharmaceutical intellectual property: a strategic pillar for Morocco's health sovereignty

Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in pharmaceutical innovation, leveraging intellectual property (IP) as a key driver of health sovereignty and economic growth. On January 8, 2026, the Association of Pharmaceutical Companies in Morocco (LEMM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and......