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Trademarks
With demand for goods rising in Nigeria, trademark infringement is on the up. Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa explores how policy reforms can better protect both brand owners and consumers. 25 November 2025
Patents
A growing number of new-client enquiries contain patent specs drafted with AI. But this risks confidentiality breaches and false confidence in seemingly credible applications, says the man leading the UK association’s AI Committee. Sarah Speight reports. 24 November 2025
Trademarks
UK judge rules that easyGroup had not put its ‘easyHire’ mark to genuine use and couldn’t provide evidence of confusion. 24 November 2025
Diversity
Even when legal teams do include women, the judges say they don’t always see or hear them, emphasising that visibility is critical for aspiring advocates. 24 November 2025
Trademarks
The entertainment company’s challenge to Judge Selna’s order for another jury trial zeroes in on punitive damages and raises two pivotal questions, say Mark Sommers and Patrick Rodgers of Finnegan. 24 November 2025
Patents
Recent PTAB rulings on ‘settled expectations’ have left legal practitioners guessing. Andrew Zappia of Troutman Pepper Locke breaks down the conflicting case law and outlines what clients must do to survive this shift in discretionary denial practice. 21 November 2025
Copyright
Did the music industry just hit a turning point? Major labels are now striking deals with the very AI developers they once tried to shut down. 21 November 2025
Patents
Finnish smart ring brand Ōura files a complaint with the US International Trade Commission against Samsung, Reebok and others for alleged patent infringement. 21 November 2025
AI
A new report from Clarivate highlights a jump in the tech’s adoption among IP professionals over the past two years, as well as concerns over governance. 20 November 2025
Trademarks
President-elect Deborah Hampton says she is looking forward to advancing the association’s advocacy work in the new year, and implementing its 2026–2029 plan. 19 November 2025
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