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11 September 2026 As registers become increasingly crowded, finding a distinctive name that can be protected is becoming a challenge for global brands. IP counsel, brand teams and academics agree that new strategies are needed—from coined names to non-verbal marks—as AI and expanding portfolios put further pressure on a shrinking pool of commercially valuable trademarks.
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Careers
8 September 2026 With technical specialisms including nucleic acid technologies, biological therapeutics and vaccines, and diagnostics and biological assays, the new hire adds a life sciences patent specialism to the firm’s growing IP practice.
Trademarks
8 September 2026 The retailer’s lawyer says the CJEU has drawn a line “very clearly” in its preliminary ruling in a closely watched case over a controversial immigration campaign. Lawyers from Petillion and Winston Taylor assess a potential framework for balancing trademark rights against political speech, parody and other fundamental freedoms.
Copyright
7 September 2026 As Trump publicly backs generative AI developers, The Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest to claim that OpenAI and Microsoft scraped their websites to use in ChatGPT, Copilot and Bing. The expanding litigation could shape how publishers protect valuable content—and how AI companies train and commercialise their models.
Patents
7 September 2026 The German chemical company’s optical sensing unit has launched a legal fight with the iPhone maker, in a dispute over technology used to prevent facial recognition systems from being fooled by masks, photographs and 3D replicas.
Trademarks
7 September 2026 The country launches a special drive to clear old opposition cases, offering parties a route to settle or withdraw disputes while seeking to reduce the registry’s backlog and improve transparency and efficiency.
Careers
7 September 2026 A former USPTO director and a trial and appellate lawyer join in Dallas, as Texas becomes a hub for tech, life sciences, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
In-House
4 September 2026 The sportswear maker’s defeat before the General Court exposes what its general counsel Neil Narriman calls a “flawed assessment” of EU design protection. WIPR examines the ruling, the limits of invalidity claims under current regulations, and what the decision could mean for brand owners seeking to protect design features.
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Jurisdiction reports
Eight years on, India’s first standard-essential patent decree has redefined the country’s evidentiary bar for enforcement, explains Pankaj Soni of Remfry & Sagar.
Patents
Navigating the AI patent landscape requires moving beyond § 101 eligibility to master the complex interplay with § 112(a) enablement, says Bradford Fritz of BSKB.
Patents
By adapting applications, using fast-track routes and managing claims, applicants can strengthen protection for inventions in Brazil, say Otto Licks, Pablo Barbosa and Rafael Tögel of Licks Attorneys.
Trademarks
Global stakeholders face a fundamentally altered risk profile in the country—but engaging is vital to protect rights, says Riikka Palmos of Papula-Nevinpat.
Jurisdiction reports
Understanding the commercial objectives of the companies driving the filing volumes will be key to accessing significant future opportunities, says Chris Li of the Beijing International Intellectual Property Convention (IIPC).
Patents
Effective understanding and analysis of IP information can support strategic decisions on investment, budgeting and growth, explains Shinya Kinuta, managing director of Dennemeyer Japan.
Jurisdiction reports
A Supreme Court decision finding that the plaintiff acted contrary to good faith signals the country’s tougher stance on the abuse of IP rights, says Xiaojun Guo of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Jurisdiction reports
Patent protection is only as effective as the ability to enforce it. Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa explores the nuances of patent infringement in Nigeria and the options available to rights owners.
Latest Events Videos
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Cross-border intellectual property procurement is shifting toward centralised digital platforms, and Revidence demonstrates how integrated proposal comparisons, dedicated case chats, and performance-based fee structures are streamlining workflows for IP lawyers and global legal teams.
AI
The rise of agentic AI is creating new opportunities for IP owners, alongside complex questions around risk, liability and regulatory compliance. This session considers how emerging developments may reshape IP protection frameworks across key jurisdictions.
Patents
As generative AI becomes more integrated into patent drafting, questions are emerging around its long-term impact on quality, validity and enforceability. This closing debate weighs up the risks and opportunities, and considers how organisations can adopt AI responsibly in patent practice.
Patents
Global filing strategies are becoming harder to maintain as jurisdictions, costs and commercial priorities continue to shift. This session contrasts traditional approaches with more dynamic models being used to manage international portfolios more efficiently.
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