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28 July 2025 As the Getty case showed, trademark law is emerging as the primary battleground between rights owners and AI, but where might this end up and what is ‘sentimental similarity’? Muireann Bolger explores.
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Non-fungible tokens provide an unprecedented space for African creators to share their stories and traditions with the world, but awareness of varying copyright laws is essential, explains Isabella Becaro Pinho of Inventa.
Two pivotal rulings regarding the use of copyrighted works to train genAI models may reshape the legal landscape for developers, rights holders, and AI platforms, writes Michael Graif of Brown Rudnick.
The extent to which ‘post-sale confusion’ should be taken into account when determining infringement will be explored by the country’s highest court, explains Peter Nunn of Mishcon de Reya.
Inter partes hearings at the UK Intellectual Property Office that last two hours are aimed at reducing delays—the trick for advocates is knowing what to leave out, explains Aaron Wood of Novagraaf.
Genomic innovations involve vast amounts of research, making patents, copyrights, and trade secrets vital, explains Olusola Tunmise-Ajani of Inventa International.
The Supreme Court’s decision sets a new benchmark in IP protection, marking a key victory for both local and international growers, according to winning counsel Sunny Su of Lusheng.
From 3D marks to eco-friendly packaging, England’s wine producers can learn much from trailblazers across the Channel, says Anousha Davies of Birketts.
Uncertainty about how patent offices tackle inventions that harness quantum physics makes patenting tricky—but not impossible, explain Urs Ferber and Johannes Biniok of Mewburn Ellis.
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14 July 2025 This LSPN panel features experts from Maiwald, Regeneron, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Taylor Wessing discussing the impact of increased transparency requirements in clinical trials and their effects on the global patent system. The session focuses on recent regulatory changes, especially in Europe, and the challenges they present for IP protection.
11 July 2025 After almost 30 years in private practice, Rich Kim made the leap in-house earlier this year to “reignite” his passion for the law. The VP of IP strategy at Netlist tells Sarah Speight why Big Tech favours ‘efficient infringement’, why he believes new patent acts will redress the balance, and what it’s like swapping a law firm for a corporation.
11 July 2025 European scrutiny of AI and Big Tech ramps up amid copyright concerns | GenAI study, voluntary code and court opinion on Meta signal bloc’s trend towards more stringent regulation.
10 July 2025 New York conference will bring together leaders from across IP to dive into the ROI of using artificial intelligence tools, plus AI law, strategy, and governance.
9 July 2025 WIPO report shows investment in intangibles grew three times faster than in physical assets in 2024| Firms shift focus from machinery and buildings to AI, IP, software and know-how | Sweden most intensive based on GDP | US leads in scale, India and Brazil among fastest growers.
8 July 2025 LSPN brings together experts from Venable, Ipsen, Stoke Therapeutics, and Biogen to analyse best practices for IP transactions, from due diligence and valuation to structuring deals.
25 June 2025 As Pride Month 2025 wraps up, it’s a crucial time to really consider the complex and ever-changing global landscape for the LGBTQ+ community, writes Rob Davey of Rob Davey Consulting.
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