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Assignment of Invention – the importance of the assignment date and impact on patent validity

In the recent case, Regents of the University of California and Others v Eurolab (Pty) Ltd and Others ( 2024-039643 ; 2023-108509) [2025] ZACCP 1 (25 February 2025) the Court...Read more

Madelein Kleyn
Chief Legal and IP Officers, Omnisient Rf Pty, South Africa

Janusz Luterek
Partner, Hahn & Hahn Attorneys, South Africa
The In-House Counsel's Identity Crisis: How Inhouse Counsel Can Improve Their Value
“When are you coming back to legal practice?”
This question, from a young associate surprised me. I was called to the bar twenty years ago (when he was seven years old)....Read more

Allan Rwakakooko
Lawyer, Umeme, Uganda
Canadian Policy and Corporate Governance Recommendations to Address the United States’ Tariffs
Canada is one of the few countries in the world experiencing the most pronounced effects, including financial and job losses, of President Trump’s tariffs (i) upon exports of Canadian goods,...Read more

Richard Leblanc
President, Boardexpert com Inc, Canada
Seizing the Opportunity to Influence Legislation and Policy
Opportunities to influence legislation and engage with proposed procedural reform may feel reduced when transitioning to an in-house role. In-house lawyers typically have more of an operational focus and are...Read more

Lauren Gest
Legal Counsel, Johnson Matthey, UK
Moving Beyond Titles & Positions: Becoming ‘Romeos’ and Embracing a Post-Career Life
Retirement marks a significant transition in life, often accompanied by a shift in identity and purpose.
For many individuals, their sense of self has been closely tied to their professional...Read more

Jeffery Tan
Group General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer , Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Singapore
Safeguarding privacy and fairness: the role of AI in fraud detection and AML within the recent EU legal framework developments 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly pivotal role in fraud detection and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, offering enhanced capabilities to identify and prevent illicit activities. This paper explores the...Read more
Enik Pogace
Head of Employee Relations Division , Bank of Albania, Albania
Operating in a New Frontier: AI Use Cases, Business Risks, and the Regulatory Policy Outlook
We are living in an era where artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, is reshaping many facets of our daily lives, from the way we work and communicate, to having...Read more

Muyiwa Odeniyide
Director & Associate General Counsel, Nasdaq , USA
The Current Status of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in U.S. Companies: Challenges, Progress, and Future Directions
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become central to the missions of many U.S. companies. These efforts seek to address historical inequities, foster inclusive environments, and serve an increasingly...Read more

Mary Kennard
Vice President & General Counsel (retired), American University, USA
Legal Transformation? Business, AI, and New Suppliers are Key Drivers
Jake Campbell, a character in Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, explained how he went bankrupt: “Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly.” The humor of his observation masks its profound insight-and...Read more

Mark A. Cohen
Chief Executive Officer, Legal Mosaic, UK
The EU Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience for the Financial Sector: Applicability & Compliance Guidance for ICT Service Providers 
The European Union (‘EU’) Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience for the Financial Sector EU 2022/2554 (‘DORA’), the new cybersecurity framework for the entire financial sector of EU along with...Read more

Subhrarag Mukherjee
Senior Legal Counsel – Strategic Alliances & OEM (North America & Worldwide), Hewlett Packard Enterprise, India