Sarah Speight
Key details
- Title: Senior Writer
- Email:sspeight@worldipreview.com
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 330 18210
Total results: 31
Articles by Sarah Speight
Patents
Despite a Munich court handing down an EU injunction affecting one of four Skechers styles, the ‘hands-free’ footwear brand claimed “a major victory”. Counsel for rival Kizik tells WIPR: “If this is Skechers’ definition of victory, we look forward to seeing more of their victories in the months ahead.” 23 October 2026
In-House
Ernst-Peter Heilein—senior IP leader at German home appliance manufacturer BSH—was the linchpin behind the company’s success in BSH Hausgeräte v Electrolux, which famously confirmed and expanded the ‘long-arm’ jurisdiction of the UPC. In this exclusive interview, Heilein tells Sarah Speight how he and his team reached this outcome for a case spanning two decades. 22 October 2026
Patents
Businesses are invited to submit their views on whether a FRAND Opinion Service could help reduce standard-essential patent licensing frictions and improve access to dispute resolution. 21 October 2026
Patents
The nation’s highest court has rejected Google’s petition to question the government’s controversial ‘settled expectations’ factor, which makes it harder to challenge older patents. The dispute stems from claims brought by a software company against the tech giant, which has sought to invalidate the patent at issue. 20 October 2026
Careers
With specialisms covering AI, electrical, manufacturing and engineering, the pair move from Brownstein, following a former colleague who joined the firm earlier this year. 20 October 2026
In-House
From cruise ships to data centres, solid oxide fuel cells—which are in "massive demand"—offer a sustainable solution to modern energy needs that cannot be met by modern grids. Ceres Power is scaling its technology in a bid to make mass adoption possible. Sarah Speight sits down with its head of IP to find out more. 19 October 2026
Patents
Qualcomm and Transsion have extended their 4G and 5G patent licensing relationship until 2031, following a history of disputes involving mobile technology and intellectual property. 16 October 2026
Trade secrets
On the eve of a hearing in California, OpenAI introduced dramatic new allegations that caused a judge to vacate proceedings and grant Apple’s request for expedited discovery. Apple sued OpenAI in July, claiming that the ChatGPT maker and ex-employees stole trade secrets to develop competing AI-enabled hardware devices. 15 October 2026
Patents
As the AIPPI World Congress returns to Germany for the first time in nearly half a century, its opening ceremony heard calls for greater international cooperation and legal harmonisation, highlighting why diversity matters for the future of IP and brand owners. 9 October 2026
Patents
The Chinese smartphone company, along with Japanese automotive tech company Nidec, have joined the growing pool, which represents more than 50% of all standard-essential patents (SEPs) in the Qi wireless charging space. 9 October 2026
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