The Global IP Magazine – January 2026 Edition Is Out Now

Firstly, we are delighted to welcome you to the first 2026 edition of The Global IP Magazine, marking an important milestone in our journey. From this issue forward, the publication formerly known as The Global IP Matrix Magazine officially transitions to The Global IP Magazine, a rebrand that reflects both our growth and our renewed commitment to delivering authoritative, globally relevant intellectual property insight with clarity, depth, and focus.

Since launching in 2018, the publication has become a trusted voice within the international IP community, recognised by leading law firms, in-house counsel, innovators, and service providers worldwide, and consistently ranked first on Google for “intellectual property magazine”. This new identity signals the next phase of our evolution, uniting our editorial mission under a more focused and unified global brand dedicated to capturing the full spectrum of IP innovation, strategy, and industry direction.

For this new issue, our cover feature is written by Hady M. Khawand, Founder and CEO of AIP Genius, who explores the future of human-AI collaboration in IP services. His article examines how advanced technologies can strengthen analytical capabilities while enhancing, rather than replacing, human judgement and strategic decision-making, an essential perspective as digital transformation accelerates across the IP sector.

From Puerto Rico, Eugenio J. Torres Oyola and Karla-In Encarnación Pak of Ferraiuoli LLC present a topical analysis of the legal realities of dupe culture. Their contribution explores the commercial and legal tensions surrounding lookalike products and trade dress imitation, offering guidance on how brands can protect identity, reputation, and value in an increasingly trend-driven digital marketplace.

Turning to copyright, Anomi Wanigasekera and Sabeera Shariff of Julius and Creasy examine a landmark Supreme Court ruling from Sri Lanka involving the works of Clarence Wijewardene. Their article analyses how the judgment clarified economic and moral rights, infringement standards, and available remedies, providing important insight into the future direction of copyright jurisprudence in the region.

Alongside these features, this edition includes a wide range of contributions from IP practitioners and industry leaders worldwide, covering trademarks, patents, enforcement, commercial strategy, and innovation.

We extend our sincere thanks to our authors for sharing their expertise, and to you, our readers, for being part of this growing global IP community. We hope the conversations sparked by this issue inspire collaboration, innovation, and continued progress across the intellectual property landscape.

Explore the January 2026 edition and discover perspectives shaping the future of IP.

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Host:

Michele Katz

Founder & CEO

Advitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USA

Guest: Adriana Barrera
Founder and Managing Partner
BARLAW - Barrera & Asociados, Perú

We are excited to continue Season 5 of the Women’s IP World Podcast with Episode 3, featuring an engaging conversation with Adriana Barrera, Founder and Managing Partner of BARLAW - Barrera & Asociados in Peru. Adriana joins our host, Michele Katz, Founding Partner at Advitam IP, to discuss the dynamic world of non-traditional trademarks and the unique advantages of the IP landscape in the Andean region, insights she shares in her featured article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025.

In this episode, Adriana reflects on her impressive 30-year career in intellectual property, sharing the humorous story of how she first entered the field to avoid traffic jams in Lima! She provides a masterclass on the Andean Community (CAN), explaining how member nations like Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia harmonise their IP laws through "Decisions." Adriana highlights the strategic benefits of this regional alignment, such as the ability to use evidence from one member country to support oppositions or defend against non-use cancellations in another.

A key focus of the discussion is the protection of non-traditional trademarks, including motion, sound, and colour marks. Adriana explains why Peru is a global "fast lane" for brand owners, often securing registrations in as little as 5 months. She also sheds light on when "secondary meaning" or acquired distinctiveness is necessary for protection in Latin America.

Click here to read Adriana’s full article.

Tune in now to learn why global brands are looking to the Andean region as a primary stage for IP protection and to hear Adriana’s inspiring professional mantra: "El cielo es el límite" (The sky is the limit).

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Host:

Michele Katz

Founding Partner

Advitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USA

Guest: Sue Leslie

Digital Media Marketing

Patworld, UK

We are excited to present Episode 2 of Season 5 of The Women’s IP World Podcast, featuring a conversation with Sue Leslie, the Digital Marketing Manager at Patworld, a UK-based patent, trademark, and design search company. Sue joins our host, Michelle Katz, Founding Partner of Advitam IP, to discuss the essential role of specialised IP searching and the importance of making intellectual property (IP) accessible to all innovators.

Drawing on her nearly ten years in the IP sector, Sue clarifies Patworld's vital role: providing the critical research, the "cleaning of the windows so people can see what's out there" for global clients, enabling them to make informed IP decisions. She introduces Patworld's revised and more accessible Introduction to Patent Searching course, which now utilises the free-to-use Espacenet database (E S P A C E N E T), empowering listeners to conduct their own initial searches.

Sue emphasises the collaboration between technical experts and communicators to ensure IP content is accurate and welcoming, concluding with her encouraging mantra: "Keep learning."

Special Offer for Listeners: Patworld is extending a 20% discount on the Introduction to Patent Searching course to all podcast listeners. To redeem this offer, please apply the discount code 20offpwv2 during the checkout process for the course. Further information can be found at www.patworld-elearning.thinkific.com or by contacting e-learning@patworld.com.

Click here to read Sue's full article.

Tune in now to hear Sue's expert guidance on demystifying patent searching, how to use accessible resources like Espacenet, and the importance of education in helping innovators and brand owners stay protected and informed in the evolving IP landscape.

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