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The article summarizes the legislation on intellectual property in the year 2021, highlighting the reforms in China, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, as well as the transposition of directives in the countries of the European Union. It mentions the lack of diligence in drafting the rules and the accumulation of delays in transposition, which generates harm to the exercise of citizens' rights. The importance of complying with transposition deadlines to avoid sanctions and lawsuits is emphasized. Additionally, it mentions the increase in the consumption of digital content in Spain and the need to adapt to digital evolution to strengthen the Spanish cultural and creative industries. Provisions related to the authorization and transmission of intellectual property rights are also presented, as well as modifications to copyright legislation in Spain. Finally, the European Union directives related to copyright and other topics are mentioned. In the United Kingdom, amendments to copyright and related rights legislation are presented, adapting it to changes in national and international legislation. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on legislative activities in various countries, particularly focusing on intellectual property laws in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Spain. It highlights the minimal legislative changes in Spain due to the pandemic and emphasizes the significant reforms in Switzerland's copyright law, including measures to combat online piracy and the creation of new rights for photographers.

The article offers information on the legislative landscape of the member countries of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Topics discussed include, the directives followed by the countries of the European Union (EU), the Spanish Intellectual Property Law, and the processing of the future copyright directive in the digital single market.