Author’s Note: This article is the third installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when operating in foreign markets. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined the Indian IP framework — a jurisdiction where absolute novelty, strict procedural requirements, and a broad definition of trademarks make preparation and compliance essential…
Author’s Note:This article is the second installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when conducting business abroad. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I explored the Brazilian IP landscape — a jurisdiction where long patent timelines, procedural complexity, and a strictly registration‑based trademark system make strategic preparation essential for any foreign…
Author’s Note: This article is the first installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when operating in foreign markets. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined the structural vulnerabilities that foreign companies face when entering China — a jurisdiction where the First to File system, cultural nuances, and regulatory complexity…
Author’s Note:Identity theft is one of the most underestimated threats in modern society. In this 2015 cover feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined how individuals can recognize, prevent, and respond to identity impersonation through a combination of real‑world cases and a structured operational framework.
This piece focused on practical strategies for staying safe while traveling abroad — from country‑risk intelligence and medical preparedness to hotel security, cultural awareness, and personal protection. Drawing from years of field experience in high‑risk environments, the article offered a structured approach to mitigating exposure during business travel, long before “travel security” became a mainstream…
It was 1962 and the world had been dragged to the verge of disaster, where it remained, precariously-balanced, for thirteen – seemingly never-ending – days. Fast forwarding to half a century later, it is 2015 and it is impossible not to notice how the hard-learned lesson of the Cuban Missile Crisis appears to have been…
Just a few days ago the European Union has confirmed that the economic sanctions against the Russian Federation were extended for another year, or specifically up to 19th January 2016. Despite attempts to minimize the perceived impact of this policy on the economy of the EU in the eyes of the public opinion, the price…
In 2016, together with Daniel Djouder, I analyzed the psychology of deception for E Magazine, using the Madoff case as a practical lens. Today, in an era shaped by deepfakes and AI‑generated manipulation, the ability to distinguish truth from fabrication is no longer a skill reserved for psychologists or investigators — it has become a…
Author’s Note:Crisis communication and reputation management remain among the most critical challenges for modern organizations. In this 2015 lead cover feature, Daniel Djouder and I explored how companies can prepare, respond, and rebuild when faced with reputational threats amplified by social media and public scrutiny.
The new trend of low oil prices has rapidly escalated, carrying negative effects for producers and positive effects for the economies of importers, though these have been slow to become apparent. In this complex scenario, the oil-dependent country of Nigeria finds itself in a very peculiar position owing to a specific mix of longstanding issues…