Intellectual property law is rapidly changing as regulators look to balance the interests of creators, businesses and consumers while addressing emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence, digital piracy, and cross-border enforcement. In this edition, we present insightful analyses of key cases, legislative updates, and procedural challenges currently shaping the world of IP. Key topics include the legislative changes reshaping design law in the EU, landmark rulings establishing new precedent regarding generative AI and copyright protections in China, and the unique challenges presented by the Madrid Protocol for international trademark registrations in Africa.