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21 January 2026 AI and automation have transformed brand abuse into a high threat, one that traditional siloed defences cannot contain. The only way to win is to build whole-of-business systems that make deception unprofitable, says Tony Kirsch, commercial director of the Brand Safety Alliance.
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AI and automation have transformed brand abuse into a high threat, one that traditional siloed defences cannot contain. The only way to win is to build whole-of-business systems that make deception unprofitable, says Tony Kirsch, commercial director of the Brand Safety Alliance.
Traceability and transparency of training practices, and the value of bespoke tools, are among the key AI trends that will be shaped by legal and regulatory developments in 2026, write experts from Rouse.
Article 83 of the European Patent Convention is the 'quiet clause' that can invalidate a patent for insufficient disclosure. Susana Rodrigues of Inventa examines four EPO appeals to show how "enablement" fails and provides a practical checklist to ensure your patent teaches the 'how,' not just the 'what.'
From determining who will own newly developed IP, to confidentiality and regulatory issues, Ana Neves of Inventa discusses what to consider when establishing partnerships.
CK v Dun & Bradstreet Austria shows why laws and practices that treat trade secrets as an automatic shield against a key GDPR provision are due for revision, writes Diogo Antunes of Inventa.
In most cases, the General Court is the final level of appeal for EU trademark disputes. Olivier Lombardo of Dennemeyer & Associates analyses five of the most compelling decisions from this year so far.
Cases involving fashion brands and copyright protection are worth noting as part of a multi-layered IP strategy, explains Rosie Burbidge of Howard Kennedy.
When a rightful claim to a patent is jeopardised, Article 61 EPC equips inventors with the tools to reclaim ownership of the application, says Vitor Sérgio Moreira of Inventa .
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15 December 2025 The proposed 1,400-strong firm will combine Taylor Wessing's top UK and European practice with Winston & Strawn's US-focused IP litigation team.
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18 November 2025 An EUIPO appeals board sided with the French pharma company’s vaccine division in a dispute with an India-based biotech company over Sanofi’s ‘Covaxis’ mark.
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