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18 June 2026 A case between legal AI competitors could set an important precedent for how AI-powered document drafting technologies are protected.
16 June 2026
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Trademarks
With no football team to cheer on, China’s interest has turned to an ex-PE teacher now top referee dubbed the ‘Card Master’—but others are looking to cash in on his valuable brand.
Trademarks
Statutory periods for filing evidence must be adhered to and ‘negligent counsel’ defences will be rejected, according to a noteworthy judgment involving the tech giant’s ‘Tivoli’ mark, say C A Brijesh and Simranjot Kaur of Remfry & Sagar.
Trade secrets
Ownership is central to the concept of IP, but what happens when the what, or even the who, is unknown? Ana Neves of Inventa explores.
Patents
The English courts have long highlighted the lack of enforceable arbitration as the core reason for "dysfunctional" global FRAND dispute resolution, but Acer v Nokia creates a potential solution, says Robert Lundie Smith of Charles Russell Speechlys.
Trademarks
Manual and partially automated systems across the continent are impacting the speed and reliability of trademark protection, but some jurisdictions are setting a precedent for a ‘paperless’ future, says Inês Sequeira of Inventa.
Trademarks
The UK Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Deckers over Up & Running is a boon for rights owners who rely on selective distribution systems, say Geoff Steward and Rona Bar-Isaac of Addleshaw Goddard, who led the successful case.
Patents
A major patent hearing has concluded at the UK Supreme Court. Eeva Hakoranta—formerly chief licensing officer at InterDigital and senior vice president at Nokia—argues that no national court should act as arbiter of global FRAND disputes.
Jurisdiction reports
While Nigeria’s IP Policy is a significant step to modernising the country’s IP framework, effective implementation across existing statutes is key, write Victress Elechi & Boluwatife Oshikoya of Inventa.
Latest Conference Videos
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.
Future of IP
What does it take for IP teams to be heard at executive level? This session focuses on practical ways to translate legal and technical work into business value that resonates with senior leadership, particularly in high-pressure environments where ROI must be clearly demonstrated.
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Trademarks
15 June 2026 The fitness apparel brand has convinced the UKIPO to reject an application for the bad-faith mark, citing an Emirati businessman’s previous attempts to register ‘The South Face’, ‘Upper Armour’ and ‘Tommy’.
Trademarks
15 June 2026 Trademark disputes in the UK beauty sector jumped by nearly a third over the past year as a flood of new brands, influencer-led launches and demand for ‘dupes’ intensifies competition.
Careers
15 June 2026 Highly experienced partner is the second big name to join the firm this year, expanding its Engineering & Tech practice and beefing up its IP disputes work.
Patents
12 June 2026 A US ‘dupe’ product dispute over Uggs could determine whether design patents offer brands an effective tool against lookalike products when trade dress claims fall short.
Patents
12 June 2026 Bringing a sprawling global dispute to a close, the InterDigital and Amazon agreement ends litigation in the US, Europe and Brazil, with final licensing terms yet to be determined.
Trademarks
11 June 2026 IP professionals and firms budgeting for next year should take note of an updated pricing structure, announced by the association following concerns from members about the rising costs of international conferences.
Careers
11 June 2026 A patent holder herself, the new partner at the firm’s San Francisco office has an “extensive” technical background in electrical and computer engineering.
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