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Patents
Non-practising entities are controversial, but political winds in the US are shifting and inventors, investors, and operating companies of all stripes should take note, writes Manny Caixeiro of Venable. 2 September 2025
Jurisdiction reports
Silicon Valley and the R&D corridors of Europe are not the only places where bright ideas begin—it’s time to invest seriously in African science, design, and engineering, writes Miguel Bibe of Inventa. 2 September 2025
Trademarks
EasyGroup founder lambasts a UK judge’s decision in favour of Premier Inn, calling the ruling “wrong” and warning that UK trademark owners “should be worried” if the judgment stands. 1 September 2025
Copyright
As the nation prepares for its EU Council presidency, Denmark’s proposed new deepfake law to protect people’s face, likeness and voice may influence future European AI policies, write Nick Redfearn of Rouse, and Monika Colak of aera IP. 1 September 2025
Copyright
Ryan Abbott, counsel for the digital artist, says current copyright policy is a “major disincentive” to use of AI in the creative industry. 29 August 2025
Careers
A technology-focused litigator has rejoined the firm’s Washington DC office, following departures in its technology and life sciences practices. 29 August 2025
Jurisdiction reports
Erik Viik of Papula-Nevinpat looks at the dynamics that international applicants need to be aware of to secure and manage their patent rights across the region. 29 August 2025
Patents
Filings are up by nearly a third at the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland, which also reported rises in trademark and SPC applications. 28 August 2025
Patents
With growing legislation, research and demand for medical use, cannabis presents an economic opportunity for the Caribbean—but IP rights in the region have some way to go, write Keesha Fleming Lake of Keesha Fleming Lake, and Rachael Lodge Corrie of Foga Daley. 28 August 2025
Jurisdiction reports
Securing IP rights in the world’s 10th largest economy—with its high-growth industries, modernising patent office and vast consumer base—is a strategic imperative, say Cátia Gentil, Gislaine Zulli, and Otto Licks of Licks Attorneys. 28 August 2025
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