All in-house stories
In-House
With the start of the first-ever INTA Annual Meeting held in the UK capital just weeks away, in-house IP counsel share their favourite ways to spend downtime in the city. 20 April 2026
In-House
Ranked in WIPR’s Global In-House Elite 2026, Sean Alexander—head of IP at multinational materials group Umicore—tells Sarah Speight what he loves about his job, his industry’s key trends and challenges, and why AI ‘is already proving its worth’. 16 April 2026
Patents
Europe’s latest patent fee increases are modest at the EPO but include a rare steep hike in the UK, forcing applicants to reassess filing routes, portfolio value, and long-term cost strategies, say James Bell and Yelena Morozova. 13 April 2026
In-House
New for this year, the vetted list celebrates leading in-house counsel who demonstrate exceptional ability in managing their organisation's IP portfolio, legal team, and IP culture. 27 March 2026
Trademarks
Research from the International Trademark Association finds in-house counsel taking on more strategic work while facing shrinking budgets, prompting a shift towards alternative billing and greater use of AI. 13 March 2026
In-House
The event unpacked how technology, litigation trends, and global events are adding complexity while also offering benefits for legal teams under pressure to reduce costs. 12 March 2026
Careers
The seasoned litigator will lead the MPA’s content protection strategy, defending members such as Netflix, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros Discovery. 26 February 2026
Trademarks
The AI expert, who joined the Stable Diffusion developer a year ago, brings extensive experience in technology law and IP litigation to her expanded role. 25 February 2026
Patents
As patent risk increases across Linux and other open-source technologies, Open Invention Network positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to traditional patent pools. CEO Keith Bergelt tells Sarah Speight how OIN’s cross-licence works, why it has introduced a hybrid membership model, and what it means for in-house IP counsel. 9 February 2026
Patents
A careful dissection of claim construction was among the critical trial tactics employed by Shakespeare Martineau for its client Triton, in a dispute involving instant hot water functionality in electric showers. 3 February 2026
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