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A Supreme Court decision finding that the plaintiff acted contrary to good faith signals the country’s tougher stance on the abuse of IP rights, says Xiaojun Guo of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office. 7 September 2026
Trademarks
The country launches a special drive to clear old opposition cases, offering parties a route to settle or withdraw disputes while seeking to reduce the registry’s backlog and improve transparency and efficiency. 7 September 2026
Careers
A former USPTO director and a trial and appellate lawyer join in Dallas, as Texas becomes a hub for tech, life sciences, energy, and advanced manufacturing. 7 September 2026
In-House
The sportswear maker’s defeat before the General Court exposes what its general counsel Neil Narriman calls a “flawed assessment” of EU design protection. WIPR examines the ruling, the limits of invalidity claims under current regulations, and what the decision could mean for brand owners seeking to protect design features. 4 September 2026
Patents
Clarity from the Enlarged Board of Appeal for when patent descriptions must be amended to reflect changes to the claims has finally arrived. WIPR outlines G 1/25, the debate that led to the referral and the EPC provisions at the heart of the ruling. 4 September 2026
Patents
In this exclusive interview, ex-CPA Global leader Simon Webster explains how AI has changed the market, why Clarivate’s deep data assets set it apart, and how he plans to boost the value of in-house IP teams. 4 September 2026
Patents
InterDigital has succeeded again in blocking the entertainment giant’s use of patented technology, continuing a series of victories that affect Disney+ streaming in Germany and the Netherlands. 3 September 2026
Careers
Firm marks next chapter in ‘soft IP’ practice, as two new hires bring ‘depth’ and ‘longstanding relationships’ to its offering in Spain’s capital. 3 September 2026
Careers
One of the country's most prominent patent judges has joined A&O Shearman after nearly eight years on the federal bench. 2 September 2026
AI
Lawmakers support a bill that would place guardrails on lawyers’ use of generative AI for court filings, in a bid to clamp down on AI ‘hallucinations’ and inaccuracies. 2 September 2026
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