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21 May 2026 In the first of a series of interviews with women UPC judges, Ingeborg Simonsson talks to Sarah Speight about her career highs and lows, including defying expectations of women in the profession and why having a clear goal is key.
Latest Features
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.
Law firm news
WIPR Leaders is a trusted global community of leading IP professionals, inspired by personal connections made at events like the INTA Annual Meeting, says Baron Armah-Kwantreng of WIPR Rankings.
In-House
Members of the inaugural WIPR Global In-House Elite find that strong business partnerships, curiosity, and trust are driving the value they offer, reports Baron Armah-Kwantreng, WIPR Rankings editor.
Patents
Mediation is an increasingly attractive option to resolve IP disputes, especially for SMEs, individuals and universities. But it is important that organisations are well prepared and proactive, says Cyrille Rousseau of Dennemeyer & Associates.
Jurisdiction reports
A significant ruling from the Calcutta High Court has steered the country towards aligning with international jurisprudence regarding graphical user interfaces, say Samta Mehra and Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar.
Trademarks
With the country’s latest trademark law revision coming into force this year, Hu Gang of China Patent Agent (HK) explains the direction of the amendment and what it will mean in practice.
Latest Conference Videos
Future of IP
Speakers from Corsearch, Rivian, and Astera Labs discuss strategies for building a cost-effective IP enforcement practice.
AI
Speakers from Atlas Copco, Eppendorf Group, the European Patent Office, AWA, and Medmix Group discuss how legal teams can develop effective internal AI policies and governance frameworks.
AI
Speakers from Haley Guiliano, AstraZeneca, BAT, and Novartis examine the practical steps legal and IP teams can take to adopt AI responsibly, address scepticism, and build trust.
Trademarks
Kate Nye, Gap, shares strategies to maximise the value of a trademark portfolio and align it with business goals.
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Patents
15 May 2026 The president of patent pool administrator Via Licensing Alliance tells Sarah Speight what makes him tick, how he makes connections between business, technology and the law, and why data centres are a target technology.
Careers
15 May 2026 Two new partners move from Reed Smith, bringing “dynamic, technology-focused practices” to the firm.
Trademarks
13 May 2026 Frasers Group—formerly Sports Direct—secures a win against Lifestyle Equities, which has significant implications for brands with unregistered licensees for their marks.
Patents
12 May 2026 Lord Justice Arnold halts the case in the UK, quashing claims made by Acer and Asus against Nokia in their video streaming patents dispute—but wider global litigation continues.
Trademarks
11 May 2026 Against a backdrop of rooftop receptions, hot-topic debates, hectic networking, and cross-city navigation, WIPR brings you highlights and key talking points from the world’s largest IP conference.
Trademarks
11 May 2026 Singer claims the tech giant infringed her trademark, copyright and personal identity rights through the unauthorised use of a photo on product packaging.
Trade secrets
11 May 2026 Trade secret filings in the US reached an all-time high in 2025—particularly those relating to AI. Jeff Farrow of Michelman Robinson explains the principles that courts are increasingly applying, and how companies on both sides of the ‘v’ can prepare.
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