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Houda Ghozzi: “Investors have been more interested in the development of innovation ecosystems in Africa the past 5 years."

Houda Ghozzi: “Investors have been more interested in the development of innovation ecosystems in Africa the past 5 years."

Meet Houda Ghozzi, the driving force behind Open Start-up International, an organization fostering the next generation of African startups. A former academic turned innovation cata...
Neila Benzina: “Wimbee places humans at the heart of technological transformation”

Neila Benzina: “Wimbee places humans at the heart of technological transformation”

Tunisian tech expert Neila Benzina discusses her career journey, from working with cutting-edge data companies to founding Wimbee, a startup that helps clients make the digital tra...
Liesbeth Ceelen: “Revolutionising data science: BioLizard's state-of-the-art approaches aim to change the game"

Liesbeth Ceelen: “Revolutionising data science: BioLizard's state-of-the-art approaches aim to change the game"
“Protecting Tomorrowland’s distintive and unified identity is crucial from an IP law perspective"

“Protecting Tomorrowland’s distintive and unified identity is crucial from an IP law perspective"

Isabelle Ghislain, Head of Legal for Tomorrowland, one of the most acclaimed dance-music festivals in the world, discusses its robust intellectual property assets and its endeavors...
"The UPC system is not intended to replace the old system, but rather add a complementary layer to it."

"The UPC system is not intended to replace the old system, but rather add a complementary layer to it."

EPLAW vice president Cordula Schumacher and board member Philippe Campolini discuss their involvement in the organization, the challenges and opportunities of the Unified Patent Co...
Danilo Abraini: "The funeral industry has undergone rapid evolution."

Danilo Abraini: "The funeral industry has undergone rapid evolution."

Funeral Manager, a leading Belgian software company, is revolutionizing the European funeral industry with its cutting-edge solutions. The company’s founder, Danilo Abraini, shares...
"The advent of AI has disrupted the traditional silos between different areas of law such as IP and data protection."

"The advent of AI has disrupted the traditional silos between different areas of law such as IP and data protection."

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) law has become a focal point for legal experts and stakeholde...
Thomas Friedrich: "Satellite data can help anticipate the production of raw materials, which boosts economic intelligence."

Thomas Friedrich: "Satellite data can help anticipate the production of raw materials, which boosts economic intelligence."

Luxembourg-based EarthLab offers innovative data analytics and AI solutions for the burgeoning space industry. CEO Thomas Friederich discusses the company’s approach to navigating ...
“Having a startup mindset has become a part of Zurich’s DNA globally”

“Having a startup mindset has become a part of Zurich’s DNA globally”

Head of Innovation, Joel Agard, at Zurich Insurance Group, talks to Leaders League about the company’s innovation approach and strategy, its global startup program, the Zurich Inno...
“Without IP rights protection, there is no innovation, and without innovation, there would be no progress for our planet”

“Without IP rights protection, there is no innovation, and without innovation, there would be no progress for our planet”

Group General Counsel, Andreas Bohrer, at Lonza, a Swiss multinational manufacturing company in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, speaks to Leaders League about the ...
Current legal rules are sometimes ineffective in this new digital world we call the metaverse

Current legal rules are sometimes ineffective in this new digital world we call the metaverse

On May 16th, the International Trademark Association (INTA) issued a resolution on intellectual property rights in New Digital Ecosystems (NDEs). Catherine Mateu, Chair of INTA’s E...
The metaverse and crypto-currencies pose a new challenge for trademark owners

The metaverse and crypto-currencies pose a new challenge for trademark owners

In April, the International Trademark Association (INTA) published a pair of white papers on what are largely uncharted waters with regard to intellectual property: Trademarks in t...
"We are entering a new stage in the healthcare field"

"We are entering a new stage in the healthcare field"

Doctoralia's CEO Carlos Lopes discusses the challenges and strategies in the Brazilian market. With a background in telecommunications, the CEO brings speed and adaptability to tra...
Belgium IP Agency DenK iP becomes Winger

Belgium IP Agency DenK iP becomes Winger

After 14 years of having a main focus on patent protection, on May 12, 2023 Denk IP became Winger, with the addition of new trademark prosecution partners.
Daniel Hochstrasser discusses arbitration, medicine, and becoming a leader in ESG

Daniel Hochstrasser discusses arbitration, medicine, and becoming a leader in ESG

Member of the Board of Directors at Novartis and Swiss leader in dispute resolution, Mr. Hochstrasser speaks to Leaders League about his new role at one of the largest pharmaceutic...
'Innovation is currently among the most discussed topics'

'Innovation is currently among the most discussed topics'

Leaders League interviewed Thiago Oliveira, Mercado Livre's Director of Software Engineering. He explains the growth of the technology areas in the company, discusses the forecast ...
Sprechen Sie English, your honor?

Sprechen Sie English, your honor?

The German Justice Ministry has proposed the creation of English language commercial arbitration courts which could hear international disputes on German soil, as the country aims ...
Germany to introduce €49 monthly ticket for nationwide public transport

Germany to introduce €49 monthly ticket for nationwide public transport

German transport minister Volker Wessing has announced that Germany is to create a €49 monthly travel pass covering all local and regional transport.
Marion Savary (Vinted): “Vinted maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards counterfeit goods”

Marion Savary (Vinted): “Vinted maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards counterfeit goods”

Strong growth, in addition to strategic product development, has seen Vinted become a top brand in several European markets. The Lithuanian company's IP legal manager, Marion Sava...
Mélissa Simoni (Twitch): “Twitch has played a major role in legitimizing live-streaming as an entertainment form”

Mélissa Simoni (Twitch): “Twitch has played a major role in legitimizing live-streaming as an entertainment form”

Known to the general public as YouTube for gamers, Twitch continues to power up with an ever-wider range of artistic and cultural content. The Amazon subsidiary has become the vide...
Peru’s WTS and TSC become Collective Benefit and Interest (BIC) companies

Peru’s WTS and TSC become Collective Benefit and Interest (BIC) companies

Two Peruvian sustainable textile companies, WT Sourcing Peru SAC (WTS) and (TSC) have become Collective Benefit and Interest Companies (BIC), a status awarded to companies in Peru ...
Legendary Rome nightclub Jackie O’ wins trademark nullification

Legendary Rome nightclub Jackie O’ wins trademark nullification

IP powerhouse Trevisan & Cuonzo assisted the venue with protecting its unregistered trademark.
Debby Slofstra: “Building anything needs to be bottom-up, not top-down”

Debby Slofstra: “Building anything needs to be bottom-up, not top-down”

The country president of the Netherlands at Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, speaks to us about what her role involve...
Audrey Handem: "With Web3, the biggest risk is the unknown"

Audrey Handem: "With Web3, the biggest risk is the unknown"

Pan-European venture-capital fund Speedinvest provides early-stage financing for cutting-edge tech startups. Its London-based VC investor, Audrey Handem, talks to us about Web3, a ...
The metaverse: Real profits in a virtual world

The metaverse: Real profits in a virtual world

Virtual worlds that coexist with the physical plane have long been the stuff of imagination and have been explored in Hollywood blockbusters from Tron or Ready Player One, but when...
Africa embraces the cryptocurrency revolution

Africa embraces the cryptocurrency revolution

Many see blockchain and cryptocurrencies as the next technological revolution to disrupt society. Alongside improved security, decentralized structure and transparency come the pro...
The race for car data: EU redefines access to information with Data Act and MVBER

The race for car data: EU redefines access to information with Data Act and MVBER

Access to data is the key to success in automobile industry. Thomas G. Funke, co-head of the international competition practice at Osborne Clarke, and Elisabeth Macher, counsel in ...
Etienne Sanz de Acedo: “We will be looking at the IP rights of the future”

Etienne Sanz de Acedo: “We will be looking at the IP rights of the future”

We interview the CEO of the International Trademark Association (INTA) about what attendees can expect from the upcoming INTA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., how the organizati...
Elizabeth Tchoungui: "Orange Digital Centers aim to boost the employability of young people"

Elizabeth Tchoungui: "Orange Digital Centers aim to boost the employability of young people"

In 2020, the author and presenter Elizabeth Tchoungui was appointed executive director of corporate social responsibility, diversity and philanthropy at Orange. The US native spoke...
Time for the Planet: The ecological transition will be crowdfunded

Time for the Planet: The ecological transition will be crowdfunded

Time for the Planet is a citizen’s movement that supports the development of projects with the potential to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to help achieve car...

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