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Trademarks

‘Porcelaine de Limoges’ becomes EU’s first craft and industrial GI

The designation gives the historic Limoges porcelain industry EU-wide protection under a new regime aimed at safeguarding Europe’s craft and industrial heritage.   18 May 2026

Trademarks

Hoka curbs competition law in major win for brand owners

The UK Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Deckers over Up & Running is a boon for rights owners who rely on selective distribution systems, say Geoff Steward and Rona Bar-Isaac of Addleshaw Goddard, who led the successful case.   18 May 2026

Patents

Kevin Mack, Via president: Patent licensing is about finding a balance for all

The president of patent pool administrator Via Licensing Alliance tells Sarah Speight what makes him tick, how he makes connections between business, technology and the law, and why data centres are a target technology.   15 May 2026

Careers

Kilpatrick adds to patent litigation team in San Francisco

Two new partners move from Reed Smith, bringing “dynamic, technology-focused practices” to the firm.   15 May 2026

Patents

Why Tesla is ‘forum shopping’ using InterDigital’s UK assets

A major patent hearing has concluded at the UK Supreme Court. Eeva Hakoranta—formerly chief licensing officer at InterDigital and senior vice president at Nokia—argues that no national court should act as arbiter of global FRAND disputes.   13 May 2026

Trademarks

UK appeals court overturns key ruling on trademark licensee damages

Frasers Group—formerly Sports Direct—secures a win against Lifestyle Equities, which has significant implications for brands with unregistered licensees for their marks.   13 May 2026

Patents

UK Court of Appeal decision in Nokia SEPs dispute may be a ‘game changer’

Lord Justice Arnold halts the case in the UK, quashing claims made by Acer and Asus against Nokia in their video streaming patents dispute—but wider global litigation continues.   12 May 2026

Trademarks

Inside INTA London and the IP ‘carnival’

Against a backdrop of rooftop receptions, hot-topic debates, hectic networking, and cross-city navigation, WIPR brings you highlights and key talking points from the world’s largest IP conference.   11 May 2026

Trademarks

Samsung hit with $15m lawsuit over Dua Lipa’s image on TV boxes

Singer claims the tech giant infringed her trademark, copyright and personal identity rights through the unauthorised use of a photo on product packaging.   11 May 2026

Trade secrets

Trade secrets, AI and the new scrutiny of big damages awards

Trade secret filings in the US reached an all-time high in 2025—particularly those relating to AI. Jeff Farrow of Michelman Robinson explains the principles that courts are increasingly applying, and how companies on both sides of the ‘v’ can prepare.   11 May 2026

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