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17 December 2025 Global social media company claims in a lawsuit that Twitter ”is alive and well”, accusing an attempted reboot of operating “a heist” to seize the iconic name and associated trademarks.
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Latest Features
Copyright
The streaming giant’s deal with one of the biggest entertainment titles inherently includes a vast body of IP. Malcolm Meeks of Finnegan explains what’s on the table.
Patents
A unique case in which the Supreme People’s Court heard an infringement complaint involving a questionable patent has led to a more flexible approach to enforcement timeframes, says Xiao Jin of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Patents
Africa’s vibrant market growth is attracting global investment and dispute resolution mechanisms—from specialised national tribunals to international arbitration and regional bodies—are strengthening enforcement, reducing risk, and bolstering investor confidence across the continent, says Sofia Araujo of Inventa.
Trademarks
With demand for goods rising in Nigeria, trademark infringement is on the up. Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa explores how policy reforms can better protect both brand owners and consumers.
Trademarks
The entertainment company’s challenge to Judge Selna’s order for another jury trial zeroes in on punitive damages and raises two pivotal questions, say Mark Sommers and Patrick Rodgers of Finnegan.
Patents
Recent PTAB rulings on ‘settled expectations’ have left legal practitioners guessing. Andrew Zappia of Troutman Pepper Locke breaks down the conflicting case law and outlines what clients must do to survive this shift in discretionary denial practice.
Patents
The new patent-focused platform from Toppan Digital IP offers AI-driven translation and portfolio analytics. SVP Neil Simpkin explains how it’s helping the C-suite to manage portfolios.
Future of IP
IP and brand professionals need to consider the potential benefits presented by next year’s window for new TLDs, says Phil Lodico, head of GoDaddy Corporate Domains.
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.
More News
Patents
15 December 2025 The costs and uncertainties of getting into the system are deterring smaller innovators and potentially resulting in lost IP, says Mathys & Squire.
Trademarks
12 December 2025 New national rankings identify the law firms and professionals advising on bet-the-brand matters, global filing strategies and creative portfolio management.
Patents
11 December 2025 The US audio-visual firm claims that a leading laptop maker has infringed a standard-essential patent, in a filing that follows a separate landmark win against Roku.
Trademarks
10 December 2025 The leaders behind a surprise bid to ‘rebuild the public square’, tell WIPR that Elon Musk left behind half the brand’s value when he killed off the bluebird.
Patents
10 December 2025 The USPTO director has rewired the country’s patents system since being sworn in—but which changes are most impactful? Sarah Speight explores.
Careers
10 December 2025 New West Coast leader brings deep experience in trademark and copyright enforcement for major global technology and consumer brands.
Patents
8 December 2025 A non-practising entity is given another chance by a US appeals court to challenge Meta, whose lead ads allegedly infringe a patented method of online advertising.
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