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Patents

Why enforced arbitration could fix 'dysfunctional' FRAND system

The English courts have long highlighted the lack of enforceable arbitration as the core reason for "dysfunctional" global FRAND dispute resolution, but Acer v Nokia creates a potential solution, says Robert Lundie Smith of Charles Russell Speechlys.   2 June 2026

Careers

WBD reinforces mechanical patent team with new Atlanta partner

Latest hire spent almost 18 years at Alston & Bird, and has experience across prosecution, portfolio management, IP transactions and more.   2 June 2026

Trade secrets

Judge denies C4 drinks maker injunction in trade secrets dispute

Texas court finds digital ‘ringfencing’ and defendants’ stipulations sufficient, in a case that highlights the blurred lines in the increasingly competitive functional beverage industry.   1 June 2026

Trademarks

Google found liable for TM infringement over keyword bidding

Delhi High Court has said Google played an “active role” in enabling competitors to bid on rival’s trademark as keywords, in a ruling with significant implications for online advertising in India.   1 June 2026

Careers

Kirkland & Ellis adds leading barrister in London

The new hire brings nearly two decades of trial experience in complex disputes across patents, trademarks, copyright and confidential information, including landmark patent litigation before the UK Supreme Court.   1 June 2026

Trade secrets

Fed Circ wipes out $59m verdict in landmark secrets ruling

A US appeals court has thrown out a multimillion-dollar jury verdict, highlighting the importance of timely filing in a decision with potentially far-reaching implications for disputes.   29 May 2026

Patents

From agentic AI to IP financing: Watch sessions from the WIPR Summit 2026

Videos of the Chicago event are now available to view online, offering insight from leading in-house counsel and partners at top law firms on topics such as AI drafting, filing strategies and IP financing.   29 May 2026

Careers

PwC veteran to take over as IPH managing director and CEO

The IP law firm group has announced its replacement for Andrew Blattman, who will step down from the role after a 30-year career with the company.   29 May 2026

Careers

Baker Botts partner joins Winston on the brink of mega-merger

The firm's latest addition to its Dallas team is a patent litigator who counts defending Blackberry among her achievements, and who combines technical expertise with significant experience in case strategy and team leadership.   28 May 2026

Trademarks

Beyond ‘Use it or lose it’: Jaguar Land Rover counsel on the reality of modern brands

A certain familiar phrase may be a convenient shorthand for trademark practitioners but it risks simplifying how modern brands actually operate, warned Jaguar Land Rover’s counsel.   28 May 2026

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